Digital Design

About the course

BA (Hons) Digital Design focuses on the creative and technical skills needed to design effective digital experiences. The course is designed for students who want to explore visual communication, interaction design and digital creativity within a professional and industry-aware context.

You will develop your creative practice while learning how digital design operates across platforms and audiences. The course supports students aiming for careers in digital design, creative industries and related roles where design thinking and technical skills are essential.

What you’ll study

You’ll build a solid foundation in digital design, while gaining professional skills valued across creative and digital industries, including visual communication, interaction design, user experience principles, creative problem solving, project development and digital production skills.

Modules offered can vary each year but may include:

• Digital Design Practice

• Interaction and User Experience Design

• Creative Coding and Digital Media

• Digital Design Project

How you’ll learn

You will learn through:

• Studio-based workshops and practical design sessions

• Creative projects and briefs informed by industry practice

• Assessment through design portfolios, presentations and written reflection

• Independent study supported by tutorials, critique and academic feedback

You will also use digital learning platforms, specialist software and online resources to support your creative development.

Future opportunities

The course prepares you for a range of careers that require creative, technical and analytical skills in digital environments. Graduates develop a portfolio that supports entry into professional practice or further study.

• Digital and graphic design

• User experience and interaction design

• Creative and media industries

• Freelance practice or postgraduate study

The transferable skills developed also support progression into postgraduate study or wider creative and professional roles.

Facilities

You will study in specialist facilities designed to support digital creativity and design practice.

• Dedicated digital design studios and computer suites

• Industry-standard design and creative software

• Studio and collaborative workspaces

• Access to technical support and learning resources

These facilities support your academic development and help you apply digital design knowledge with confidence.