
Overview
Digital technologies such as 3D printing and immersive media are driving the creative industries, influencing the development of products, spaces and services we engage with on a daily basis. Emerging technologies are providing new jobs and market opportunities for creative thinkers able to understand and effectively leverage the intersections between technical and design thinking. Discover employment and further study opportunities that you could consider once you graduate with a digital design and engineering degree, and learn how you can stand out to graduate employers. This BA (Hons) Digital Design and Engineering course is offered at the University of Plymouth .
Key Features:
- Develop valuable transferable skills in digital design, design thinking and digital fabrication applicable to a range of industry sectors such as manufacturing, advanced construction and industrial design.
- Benefit from our newly developed workshop spaces, with state-of-the-art equipment and technical support for digital fabrication and immersive visualisation.
- Gain workplace experience with a year-long placement in industry in the UK or abroad between years 2 and 3. Our industry links will help you find a placement and develop contacts that can lead to future employment.
- Explore the Industry 4.0 revolution with site visits and field trips, where you will observe a range of sectors, innovative solutions and technology development and practices within and outside the UK.
- Share skills and knowledge to reach your full potential; collaborate with other courses such as MA Smart Urban Futures, MSc Advanced Engineering Design, MA Digital Media Design, MA/MSc Integrated Design Innovation and MSc High Performance Buildings and be inspired to pursue postgraduate studies.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Core modules
Digital Fabrication Studio
Computer-Aided Design
Digital Fabrication
Stage 1 Placement Preparation
Interdisciplinary Studio
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- UCAS tariff
96 - 112
- A level
Minimum of 2 A levels, General Studies accepted.
- International Baccalaureate
28 points overall. If overseas and not studying English within IB, must have IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in all other elements.
- 18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma
DDM (Distinction Distinction Merit).
- All access courses
Pass a named Access to Higher Education Diploma with at least 33 credits at merit and/or distinction.
- We welcome applicants with international qualifications.
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International
16300 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16300 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
9250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Plymouth
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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Scholarships Information
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