28Jun
Undergraduate This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
De Montfort University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
In an increasingly digitalised society, organisations are looking for employees with the skills and knowledge to design and create customised user-friendly experiences. User Experience (UX) graduates are in high demand as they possess the skills to build products that are both aesthetically pleasing and highly functional with a focus on usability. Developed alongside creative agencies who specialise in digital products and performance, our course is structured to meet the needs of the contemporary digital industries. You will learn how to design innovative digital services that are insight-driven and forward-facing, gaining experience in all aspects of the design process behind interactive experiences, including user research, design thinking, and user interface design. You’ll map and monitor all touchpoint users have when designing a digital product, including detailed looks at landing pages, the signup and onboarding flow, and every feature or element that draws the user deeper into the brand experience. Thanks to Leicester’s thriving creative community and The Leicester Media School’s strong links with industry, you will also have opportunities to enhance your learning through exciting industry visits and guest lectures. Get inspired by experts in the field and be encouraged to experiment in your work. Key features Elevate your production game with our multi-million-pound specialist facilities, including an all-new virtual production suite and industry standard media production suite. Enjoy living in Leicester’s creative community. With a network for digital designers, and hub of agencies and industries, you’ll have an abundance of opportunities right on your doorstep. Draw on the experience of Leicester Media School’s strong history in creative technologies, with lecturers, professors and PhD students who research and design immersive experiences, installations and digital products for the arts and industry. Join our dynamic student societies. As a member of our award-winning Demon Media group, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to its radio station, TV channel and website, and learn from industry experts. Take advantage of DMU Global, which offers unforgettable experiences to help develop you both personally and academically. Previous media students have explored Berlin’s fascinating media history and been behind the scenes at New York’s NBC studio. Leicester Media School graduates have gone on to work at some of the world’s biggest design agencies and businesses, including Barclaycard, Google, Sony PlayStation, Penguin Books, Disney Studios, Burberry and Warner Music. Benefit from block teaching, where most students study one subject at a time. A simple timetable will allow you to really engage with your learning, receive regular feedback and assessments, get to know your course mates and enjoy a better study-life balance.
Modules
Year one Block 1: Introduction to UX Design Block 2: Introduction to Creative Coding Block 3: 3D Modelling and Animation Block 4: Commercial Content Production Year two Block 1: Designing User Experiences Block 2: Creative Coding for Sound and Vision Block 3: Character Animation and Motion Capture Block 4: Creative Enterprise Year three Block 1: Design thinking and innovation Block 2: Hardware Interfaces for Creativity Block 3/4: Virtual Production and Immersive Technology Block 4: Portfolio Project
Assessment method
Teaching Course delivery is in block mode, which means each 30-credit module consists of a seven-week teaching block. It is delivered through a combination of lecture, tutorial, seminar, laboratory, workshop, self-directed study, presentation, screening, demonstration, group and individual projects. Assessment A variety of assessment strategies, both formative and summative, are used throughout the course. Assessments fall into two main types; coursework assessments and formal examinations. The coursework assessments include practical reports, computer-based assessments, short tests, case study reports, critiques and oral presentations. Students are also assessed by formal examinations, which test the knowledge and skills they have developed over the course of the module. There are a variety of formats for the written examinations, including some or all of the following; short-answer questions, problem-based questions, case-study questions and essay questions. You deserve a positive teaching and learning experience, where you feel part of a supportive and nurturing community. That’s why most students will enjoy an innovative approach to learning using block teaching, where you will study one module at a time. You’ll benefit from regular assessments - rather than lots of exams at the end of the year - and a simple timetable that allows you to engage with your subject and enjoy other aspects of university life such as sports, societies, meeting friends and discovering your new city. By studying with the same peers and tutor for each block, you’ll build friendships and a sense of belonging.
How to apply
14Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
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Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
T Level - M
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £16250 | Year 1 |
| International | £16250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
*subject to the government, as is expected, passing legislation to formalise the increase
Please note that fees for subsequent years of study for continuing students are subject to an annual review. Any increase in fee will be in line with RPI-X (linked to the retail price index) and the fee cap set by the Government
Provider information
De Montfort University
The Gateway
Leicester
LE1 9BH