Overview

The Digital Design (Hons) programme at Northumbria University will provide 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 will foster your development towards a final portfolio of work. Live briefs will be used to enhance your experience, ensure you have a connection to creative industries, and ready you for your future career.

Careers & Employability

Digital Design is a vital growth area of Design Production and Research. The key elements of Digital Design, such as User Experience Design, Co-design, Experiential Design, and AI-enhanced production are among the crucial growth employment sectors in the UK. New digital technologies are societally transformative and will be key for the future of life and work in the UK and internationally.

A BA Digital Design graduate would have potentially a number of possible career pathways from the programme for example:

UX and/or UI Designer
Visual Communication Designer
Interaction Designer
Graphic and/or Visual Designer
Communications
Creative Technologist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sound and Motion Principles

Data Visualisation

UX Research and Design Methods

Emerging Technologies

Personal Research Project

Academic Language Skills for Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-29 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Design User Experience Design Digital Media View 42 other Bachelors in User Experience Design in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

112 UCAS Tariff points: 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.

Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.

A portfolio of creative design work is required.

Applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above are also welcomed

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

19850 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10050 GBP / year

≈ 10050 GBP / year

Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

United Kingdom

560 - 991 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

Funding

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