Program Overview

Digital Design BSc (Hons)

Overview

The Digital Design BSc (Hons) degree is a modern, hands-on course that combines digital technology and creative design. It is developed to equip students with the knowledge and practical skills to create, design, and develop interactive and engaging digital products, services, and experiences, as well as 2D/3D graphical content.

Course Content

The course is focused primarily on interactive practical skills supported by subject knowledge, theory, and live project briefs provided by industry collaborators. In the final year, students will work on their individual major digital design project, which could involve the design of a web or mobile app.

Year 1

• Foundations of Interactive Digital Media Development
• Introduction to Professional Practice in the Creative Industries
• Introduction to Motion Design
• Digital Photography and Video Production
• UX Design with Creative Technologies
• Design Communication

Year 2

• Applied Media Aesthetics
• Experimental Digital Futures
• Immersive Mixed Reality Design
• Mobile and Web Apps for IoT
• 3D Design and Design Practice
• 3D Animation and Motion Graphics
• Advanced Graphics and Motion Design Project

Year 3

• Major Digital Design Project
• Working in the Digital Creative Industries
• Digital Experiences
• Optional:
  • Advanced 3D Animation Project
  • Artificial Intelligence and Games Project
  • Advanced Graphics and Motion Design Project

Careers and Your Future

A digital design degree from Brunel will prepare students for creative roles in the rapidly expanding digital media industry. Graduates take up posts as UX and interaction designers, web and mobile designers/developers, 3D graphic artists and designers, digital video editors, post-production engineers, game designers/developers, and digital campaign managers.

Entry Requirements

UK Entry Requirements

• A minimum of five GCSEs are required, including GCSE English Language grade C or grade 4 or GCSE English Literature grade B or grade 5.
• A-level: Standard Offer - BBB, Contextual Offer - BBC.
• BTEC National Extended Diploma: Standard Offer - DDM, Contextual Offer - DMM.
• International Baccalaureate: Standard Offer - 30 points, Contextual Offer - 29 points.

EU and International Entry Requirements

• If you require a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK, you must prove knowledge of the English language.
• English language requirements: IELTS - 6 (min 5.5 in all areas), Pearson - 59 (59 in all sub scores), BrunELT - 58% (min 55% in all areas), TOEFL - 77 (min R18, L17, S20, W17).

Fees and Funding

2026/27 Entry

• UK: ｣9,535 full-time, ｣1,385 placement year.
• International: ｣21,795 full-time, ｣1,385 placement year.

Teaching and Learning

The course is assessed entirely by coursework with online submission and feedback. Required equipment includes access to a laptop or desktop PC. The University has computers available across campus for student use and laptop loan schemes to support studies.

Assessment and Feedback

Progress will be assessed via coursework, individual and group practical studio assignments, demonstrations and presentations, essays, and the final year major multimedia project.