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Digital Design (3rd year entry)

Course details
  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 6 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Main Site

Course summary

BSc (Hons) Digital Design is only available at point of entry 3.

Study the creation of visual design, user experience for web, mobile and motion graphics at degree level. Solve complex problems with innovative, visually creative solutions and progress as a Digital Designer or UI/UX Designer.

Year 3 entry only

BSc Digital Design develops specialist skills in the creation of visuals and graphics for digital solutions such as web and mobile applications or motion graphics.

This course will prepare you for creative roles in the expanding digital industry. By undertaking studio-based projects, you will realise your design ambitions using industry-standard design and prototyping software. Throughout the course, you will acquire the necessary technology skills and user-centred design thinking to create digital solutions for a variety of media including websites, motion graphics and mobile applications.

You will be introduced to user psychology and learn how to apply techniques and skills in user experience and user interface design to create functional and beautiful digital products. You will also have the opportunity to understand how design can have social impact and learn how to apply your skills to tackle challenging issues facing today's society.

The course provides opportunities to partner with industry and enterprise on real and/or simulated design briefs ensuring that you experience the culture, pace and demands of industry and are well prepared for employment.

Your career

Graduates of this course can expect varied career opportunities with exciting roles such as Graphic Designer, Digital Designer, UX Designer, UI Designer, UX Researcher, Social Media Designer and Motion Graphic Designer.

How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

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.

Application codes

Course code:
3K7Q
Institution code:
G42
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 3

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
Not accepted

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher
Not accepted

Access to HE Diploma
Not accepted

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not accepted

This programme is advanced entry to Year 3 only

Additional entry requirements

Portfolio
All applicants will be expected to submit a digital portfolio to gauge creative potential, motivation and suitability for the programme. Portfolios may be shortlisted to allow for an interview stage from a smaller pool of applications.

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Not enough data available

We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£9790*
Scotland£1820*
EU & International£15700*

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

Additional costs may apply to students on this programme. Please check the fees and funding section of the programme page on the GCU website for specific details.

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