BSc (Hons) Digital Design with a Year in Industry in Canterbury United Kingdom | University of Kent

Our Digital Design program empowers you to hone both creative and technical abilities, enabling you to transform concepts into reality while gaining industry-relevant expertise.
This Digital Design course combines hands-on practice with theoretical learning. You'll acquire cutting-edge technical capabilities to express your creativity. Utilizing state-of-the-art tools, you'll work with diverse design elements and immersive technologies like audio, photography, video, 3D modeling, and interactive interfaces to craft engaging audience experiences, preparing for a dynamic career in creative fields.

The School of Engineering boasts outstanding teaching quality, with instruction from specialists and industry veterans in 3D production, digital design, immersive technologies, and human-computer interaction. Coursework typically blends lectures, seminars, hands-on workshops, and computer labs, with continuous assessment throughout.

First-year studies provide comprehensive digital design fundamentals, covering content creation, 3D modeling, virtual environments, and innovative design methodologies.

Subsequent years delve deeper into 3D production, simulation techniques, web design, augmented/virtual reality systems, and interactive installations.

The program culminates with a self-directed final project, which might involve developing an interactive experience, immersive environment, 3D creation, or web application. Students frequently have opportunities to collaborate on industry-sponsored projects.

Industry placement year
Between your second and final years, you'll undertake a professional placement. You can pursue opportunities with design-focused or technology-driven organizations based on your career aspirations. This invaluable work experience allows you to test potential career paths, and successful placements often lead to post-graduation employment offers.