Digital Design with a Year in Industry (4 years) BSc (Hons)
University of Kent
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 115 graduates of Digital Design with a Year in Industry (4 years) BSc (Hons) and other courses in Computer Science at University of Kent for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Computer Science.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Computer Science
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Computer Science at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £30000 | £32000 | £39000 |
25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £36500 | £26500 - £43500 | £29500 - £56000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Computer Science
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £26040 | £22152 | £26166 |
25-75 percentile range | £22448 - £30581 | £16658 - £28018 | £19291 - £34569 |
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Course Description
Make your mark with a Digital Design degree
This course will provide you with the practical and theoretical expertise to work in the creative industries. You’re taught by a team of experts and industry professionals in areas of 3D production, online design, interactive applications and human-computer interaction.
Reasons to study Digital Design at Kent
- Get ahead. You’ll get to work in real-life, business critical roles, putting into practice the skills you have gained whilst earning a salary
- Be unique. Tailor the course to match your interests and future career plans
- Your network. Become part of a worldwide alumni community; who have gone on to work in productions like the Avengers and The Lion King
- More than you think. Discover how digital design is used in industries like engineering, medicine and psychology
- Be confident. You’ll develop your skills with industry standard software, required by the biggest employers across the industry
- It means something. Art and Design at Kent was ranked 6th overall in The Complete University Guide 2023
Course details
First year: You’ll develop your design and technical skills by exploring the different aspects of digital design; subjects include content creation, technical rigging and design thinking. Second year: Develop in subjects like 3D production and simulation to prepare you for an exciting and fulfilling career. Third year: You’ll take on a major project based on your own interests and career aspirations – this could be an interactive or immersive experience, or web-based application. Year in Industry: This will take place between your second and third year. Students have previously worked in leading companies such as BAE, Pfizer and Airbus.
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Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Digital Design with a Year in Industry (4 years) BSc (Hons) at University of Kent
54% | Skilled trades occupations |
8% | Business and public service associate professionals |
7% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
3% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
3% | |
3% | |
3% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
2% | Sports and fitness occupations |
2% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Computer Science
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Qualification requirements
M in T Level Health, Healthcare Science, or Science.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
University Rankings
Positions of University of Kent in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Kent in related subject specific rankings.
Computer Science
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- #26
- #35
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- Computer Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #44
- #401
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- Computer Science
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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About University of Kent
The University of Kent is a publicly funded research university located in Kent, England. The university’s main campus is situated north of Canterbury, while its other campuses are found in Medway and Tonbridge in Kent. Additionally, the university operates postgraduate centres in Brussels, Athens, Rome and Paris.
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Student composition of University of Kent
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Kent by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 13390
- postgraduates:
- 2820
- Total:
- 16210
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Design”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)