Digital Design (Extended Degree) Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Digital Design (Extended Degree) Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Digital Design is designed to address the challenges of designing for new and emerging digital technologies, and to prepare you for a career within the creative Digital Industries. The programme provides you with a strong foundation in industry-standard design tools and practices for developing engaging digital experiences and products across a range of platforms and devices (e.g. web, app, smart devices). You will experience a range of digital design methods and processes: Visual Communication, Interface Design (UI) User Experience (UX) Data Visualisation, to AI-led Design and Desi...
Digital Design is designed to address the challenges of designing for new and emerging digital technologies, and to prepare you for a career within the creative Digital Industries. The programme provides you with a strong foundation in industry-standard design tools and practices for developing engaging digital experiences and products across a range of platforms and devices (e.g. web, app, smart devices). You will experience a range of digital design methods and processes: Visual Communication, Interface Design (UI) User Experience (UX) Data Visualisation, to AI-led Design and Design for Virtual or Mixed Reality. Studio-based practical activities foster your development towards a final portfolio of work. Live briefs are used to enhance your experience, ensure you have a connection to creative industries, and ready you for your future career.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
2027-09-01
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
A74-I80
Institution Code
N77
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
56.0
72.0
From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate. Find out how many points your qualifications are worth by using the UCAS Tariff calculator: www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculator Northumbria University is committed to supporting all individuals to achieve their ambitions and we understand that every applicant’s circumstances can be different, which is why we take a flexible approach when making offers for this course. We have a range of schemes and alternative offers to make sure as many individuals as possible are given an opportunity to study at our university regardless of personal circumstances or background. Typically, offers range from 56 to 72 UCAS tariff points, but we’ll assess your individual circumstances and potential when reviewing your application To find out more, review our Northumbria Entry Requirement Essential Information page for further details www.northumbria.ac.uk/entryrequirementsinfo Subject Requirements: There are no specific subject requirements for this course. GCSE Requirements: Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent. Additional Requirements: There are no additional requirements for this course. International Qualifications: We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above. If you have qualifications from outside the UK, find out what you need by visiting www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry English Language Requirements: International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*). *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades in our English Language section: www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, International, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands, EU | £0 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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