University of Roehampton London
BA in Digital Design
London, United Kingdom
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
GBP 14,000 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* UK Students and other students not requiring a Tier 4 visa. If you are an international student, you should apply as soon as possible
** September 2022: £9,250 per year for UK and EU. £14,000 per year for international
Introduction
On our BA Digital Design, our priority is ensuring that you graduate with a creative, professional skillset.
This incorporates communication design through typography, images and messaging, craft and digital skills drawing on typography, graphics and user experience/interfaces (UX/UI), as well as the concept of social design: using data as raw material for design, and the ethos of “design for good.”
These three strands will ensure that you are ready for the practical realities of digital design work. This could mean working to a brief, pitching design concepts, collaborating with other industries and engaging in user research, fieldwork and ethnography.
You will also graduate with a strong foundation in design methods, meaning that from the initial prototype, you will be able to implement your visual sketches, proposed user journeys and storyboards effectively as a well-rounded digital designer.
Teaching on this programme emphasises active learning: your studio-based workshops and seminars will be supplemented by lectures, technical demonstrations and open studio sessions where teams will collaborate on projects – all based in our new, state-of-the-art media centre – the Sir David Bell Building.
You’ll be set authentic assessment, meaning that your projects, tasks and exercises will replicate the working world of digital design, ensuring that you are fully prepared for life after graduation. Between Years 2 and 3, you can also opt for a professional placement year, meaning you have the opportunity to apply for a placement and gain valuable real-world experience in digital design.
Across the programme, you will work to brief, build project management skills, and work with external "clients" in the community on live projects, as well as participating in design competitions.
You will also be well supported in our School of Arts, as the design provision at Roehampton will draw on existing strengths in computer science, media production and performing arts, meaning that there are fantastic opportunities for collaboration across the School with other courses and teams.
By incorporating core visual design skills and technical development skills, our BA Digital Design will help you emerge with an ability to design and develop communications, services and experiences in numerous industries.
Placement Year
This course offers all students the option of a one-year paid work placement, to boost their employability even further. If you choose this route, you will take the placement following year two of your course, and then return to complete your degree.
Curriculum
Year 1
- Type and Image
- Graphic Design
- Design and Self
- Message
- Basic Web Design
Year 2
Compulsory
- User Experience (UX)
- Design for Service
- Interaction (AR, XR)
- Design in Action
Optional
- Communication Design
- Advanced Web Design
- Strategic Digital Communication
- Mobile App Design
- Career Preparation
Year 3
Compulsory
- Digital Project Management
- Service Design
- Design for Change
- Design Project
Optional
- Tactile Interaction
- Digital Storytelling
- Work Placement
These modules are those we currently offer and may be subject to change each year.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Career Options
Graduates of BA Digital Design will be prepared to go into communication design and digital design roles in businesses (e.g., agencies, consultancies), the public sector, and the third sector (e.g., charities, NGOs, social enterprises). Potential roles could be digital designer, content designer, UX/UI designer, or web designer. Additionally, you could find a home engaging in user research that shapes the consensus around design for the future.
Our careers team is available to support you from the start of your studies until after you graduate. We will help you build your CV, prepare for interviews, and meet and learn from successful graduates working at the top of their careers. You’ll also have opportunities to work with our partners across London and beyond, and to attend a Roehampton jobs fair where you can find out about graduate opportunities and meet employers.