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Digital Technology and Computing

Course details
  • 1 Study option
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Coventry University

Course summary

This course blends design and technology, covering UX design, animation, VFX and web development. Gain hands-on experience with VR, Adobe tools and high-spec labs, helping you prepare for a career in the digital technology and computing industry.

Are you a creative tech enthusiast looking to prepare for roles in UX design, animation and web development? If yes, then this course could be the right fit.

Key course highlights

  • Explore emerging media technologies and take the opportunity to become proficient in UX design, 2D/3D animation and web development using VR, Adobe Creative Cloud and high-spec labs.

  • Develop professional skills by collaborating on projects, aiming to prepare you for a career in the industry or further academic study.

  • Develop skills in designing, developing and programming immersive, interactive and user-focused web and media experiences.

Why you should study this course

  • Industry-standard creative tech skills: develop expertise in UX design, animation, VFX and web development using professional tools like Adobe Creative Cloud and VR equipment.4Portfolio-building practical projects: create digital media assets through hands-on briefs and collaborative work, building a professional portfolio before entering the job market.

  • Industry-standard facilities: access high-spec resources including VR suites, recording studios and computing labs with industry-standard software.

  • Career-focused learning: develop skills aligned with digital creative roles like interactive media designer, UX specialist, graphic designer and digital animator.

  • Boost your career prospects: you may have the opportunity to apply for an optional industry placement, and we aim to provide you access to networking events with creative tech professionals.

This course includes a sandwich (placement year) option.

For the most update to date course details, please visit our website.

Modules

Course Modules

Year One
This course has a common first year.

The common first year enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn.

If you discover an interest in a specific subject you have studied, upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year (subject to meeting progression requirements).

Common first-year courses:
Computer Science MSci/BSc (Hons)
Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence MSci/BSc (Hons)
Information Technology Management BSc (Hons)
Digital Technology and Computing BSc (Hons)
Software Engineering BSc (Hons)

In the first year, the curriculum is shared across related courses allowing you to gain a broad grounding in the discipline before going on, in the second and third years, to specialist modules in your chosen field.

Modules
The Web and Human Centred Programming
Computer Systems
Programming and AI
Programming and Software Development

Year Two
In your second year, you will develop more advanced knowledge and creative skills, related to interactive media technologies and techniques, and the fundamentals of effective design for a range of platforms.

Modules
Full Stack Development
Design and Conquer: Technical Art in Games
Bytes and Brushstrokes: The Digital Canvas
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: From Concept to Creation

Placement Year
There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future.

Final Year
The final year of your studies aims to bring you to the level to enter the world of work by consolidating your knowledge and skills from previous years. You could also work on a large final project in an area of your interest, with the support of a mentor.

Modules
Project (Single)
Reality Reimagined: Immersive Environment Design
Scheme Stealers: Enchanting Narratives with VXF
From Pixels to Prototypes: The UX Design Journey

We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. Before accepting any offers, please check the website for the most up to date course content. For full module details please check the course page on the Coventry University website.

*For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website

How to apply

Application codes

Institution code:
C85

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

Course options

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
BBC

to include one from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Computer Science, Computing or Design Technology. Excludes General Studies.

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 112

[1] 4 qualifications for tariff points allowed (excludes General Studies)
[2] Must include Mathematics qualification
[3] AND additional qualification in one of the following areas: Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology, Biology, Further Maths, Electronics, Engineering
[4] AND ALSO demonstrate in criteria [2] and [3] minimum 40 Tariff points in one and 32 tariff points in another

Scottish Higher
BCCCC

To include one from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Design and Manufacture or Computing Science at Advanced Higher.

Access to HE Diploma

The Access to HE Diploma to include 30 Level 3 credits in either Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or Statistics. Plus GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 / C or above.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

5 GCSEs at grade 4 / C or above to include English and Mathematics.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 29

to include one from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology or IT at Higher level.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM

in IT, Business or a technical subject.

We’re here to help you achieve your study goals. If your qualifications or expected levels of grades differ from those outlined above, chat with our admissions team and between us we will explore the possibilities open to you. We accept a range of qualifications and our study experience is designed to give you options and support from the start.
Contact us via our website to find out more.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Grades alone don’t tell us everything about your potential and your story. We use information from your application to assess achievements in your personal situation to support fair and equal access. For example, we consider where you live, your school, if you are a carer or a care leaver or have experienced disruption to your education.
We have different schemes that recognise this context that may result in a reduced offer by up to 24 UCAS points or equivalent.

Learn more on the Coventry University website

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.

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Course options

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£9790*
EU & International£20800*

* 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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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