Interactive Media and Web Technologies BSc (Hons)

Program Overview

Interactive Media and Web Technologies BSc (Hons)

Course Overview

This course is designed to prepare the next generation of immersive app developers, web programmers, digital media experts and code-savvy user interface designers.

What You'll Study

• Year one
• Year two
• Placement year
• Final year

Modules

Year One

• Programming: Concepts and Algorithms – 20 credits
• Computer Systems – 20 credits
• Working with Data – 20 credits
• Mathematical Skills for Computing Professionals – 20 credits
• Programming: Professional Practice – 20 credits
• Integrative Project Module – 20 credits

Year Two

• Desire Lines: User Experience and Interface Design – 20 credits
• Web Development – 20 credits
• Teamwork makes the Dream Works: Creative Industries Group Project – 20 credits
• Exploring Interactive Media Technologies – 20 credits
• Let’s Get Moving: 2D and 3D Animation – 20 credits
• I Shot the Serif: Graphic Design – 20 credits

Placement Year

• UK Work Placement – 0 credits
• International Study/Work Placement – 0 credits

Final Year

• Once Upon a Time: Innovative Storytelling – 20 credits
• Web Application Programming Interfaces (API) Development – 20 credits
• The VFX Factor: Visual Effects and Motion Graphics – 20 credits
• Advanced Technical Art for Games – 20 credits
• Interactive Media and Web Technologies Project – 40 credits

How You'll Learn

• Teaching contact hours: 15-18 hours per week in the first year
• Guided and independent study: 200 hours per 20-credit module
• Online learning: some teaching hours and assessments may be delivered online

Assessment

• Phase tests
• Essays
• Group work
• Presentations
• Reports
• Projects
• Coursework
• Exams
• Individual assignments
• Laboratories

Entry Requirements

• UK: 112 UCAS points, BBC to include one from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Computer Science, Computing or Design Technology
• International: 29 points to include one from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology or IT at Higher level
• Other qualifications and experience: considered on a case-by-case basis

Fees and Funding

• UK: £9,535 per year (2025/26)
• EU: £9,535 per year with EU Support Bursary (2025/26)
• International: £19,850 per year (2025/26)
• Tuition fees are subject to change and may increase by up to 5% above inflation

Facilities

• Interactive Media Lab
• The Library
• Facilities are subject to availability and may have reduced availability or restrictions

Careers and Opportunities

• Graduates can pursue careers in digital media, animation, user interface and UX design, game design and full-stack web development and mobile application development
• Opportunities for collaborative projects and placements

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• Full Time

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