Digital Arts with a Year in Industry

Digital Arts with a Year in Industry at the University of Kent offers students an innovative pathway into the rapidly evolving field of digital creativity. This comprehensive programme combines traditional art and design principles with cutting-edge digital technologies, giving students the skills to create engaging visual content for a variety of media platforms. The curriculum covers areas such as digital image manipulation, animation, 3D modelling, interactive media, and sound design, enabling graduates to develop a versatile portfolio suitable for careers in advertising, gaming, film, and multimedia production.

Throughout the programme, students engage in practical projects that foster creativity, technical proficiency, and critical thinking. The integration of industry-standard software and tools ensures that learners are well-prepared for professional environments. Additionally, the Year in Industry component provides invaluable real-world experience, allowing students to work within established companies or creative studios, thus enhancing their employability and professional network. This Year is structured to offer hands-on work placements, collaborative projects, and mentorship opportunities, immersing students in the professional landscape of digital arts.

Academic staff dedicated to innovation and industry relevance support students through mentorship and tailored instruction. The university’s facilities include state-of-the-art labs, motion capture studios, and digital production suites, providing a rich environment for experimentation and skill development. Graduates of this programme are equipped to pursue careers as digital artists, motion graphics designers, visual effects specialists, game designers, and multimedia programmers. They graduate with a strong foundation in both creative concept development and technical execution, ready to contribute to the dynamic digital arts sector.

The course is ideal for individuals passionate about technology, art, and storytelling who wish to turn their creative ideas into professional-grade projects. It promotes an interdisciplinary approach, encouraging students to experiment across different media and techniques. In a sector characterized by rapid technological change, this programme ensures graduates remain adaptable, innovative, and prepared for a variety of roles within the digital arts industry. By combining academic excellence with practical industry experience, the Digital Arts with a Year in Industry programme at the University of Kent provides a solid foundation for a successful creative career.

Detailed Course Facts

• GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
• GBP 14860 Year (Non-EEA)

• English

Course Content

Stage 1

You take eight 15-credit compulsory modules.

Core modules

• Digital Effects
• Digital Photography
• Digital Visual Narrative
• Graphic Design
• Introduction to Programming
• Moving Image
• Visual Communication
• Website Design

Stage 2

You take two 15-credit and three 30-credit compulsory modules.

Core modules

• Digital Filmmaking
• Digital Portfolio
• Interaction Design
• Professional Practice
• Virtual Worlds and 3D Modelling

Year in industry

You spend a year working in a commercial environment between Stages 2 and 3. We have an Industrial Placement Team who can offer help and advice.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

Requirements

• School Certificates and Higher School Certificates awarded by a body approved by the University
• Subsidiary level credit or pass = pass at GCSE
• Higher School Certificate pass = pass at A level
• matriculation from an approved university, with a pass in English Language at GCSE/O level or an equivalent level in an approved English language test
• passing one of Kent’s foundation programmes, provided that you meet the subject requirements for the degree course you intend to study
• an examination pass accepted as equivalent to any of the above.

If you haven't yet reached those standards, Kent offers a range of pathway programmes for international students which give you academic and language training before you begin on your degree.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of Kent.

Funding

Funding

Kent offers generous financial support schemes to support eligible undergraduate students during their studies. Our 2013 financial support package includes a fee waiver and cash bursary, as well as additional funds on your Kent account to help with accommodation, food, books and other living costs. Find out more on our fees and funding page.

General scholarships

Scholarships are available for excellence in academic performance, sport and music and are awarded on merit. For further information on the range of awards available and to make an application see our scholarships website.

The Kent Scholarship for Academic Excellence

At Kent we recognise, encourage and reward excellence. We have created a new scholarship, The Kent Scholarship for Academic Excellence, which will be awarded to any applicant who achieves a minimum of AAA over three A levels, or the equivalent qualifications as specified on our funding pages.

Accreditation

Accreditation and rankings

All of our engineering degree programmes are accredited by our professional body, the Institution of Engineering and Technology.

The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian University Guide, The Complete University Guide and the National Student Survey (NSS) continually rank us among the top schools in the UK for our degree programmes, standard and quality of teaching, as well as our commitment to enhancing our students’ employability.

Our accreditation

Our Engineering degrees have been accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council. Our accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by the Engineering Council in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC). An accredited degree will provide you with some or all of the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills for eventual registration as an Incorporated (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng). Some employers recruit preferentially from accredited degrees, and an accredited degree is likely to be recognised by other countries that are signatories to international accords.

Our programmes in Computer Systems Engineering and Electronic and Communications Engineering provide you with a broad grounding in these vital fields.

Engineering Programmes at Kent have been continuously accredited by the IET for 30 years. The School of Engineering and Digital Arts is an IET Academic Partner.

EDA is proud to be a member of the Engineering Professors' Council – Promoting Excellence in Engineering in Higher Education.

Rankings

League tables

• 100% student satisfaction with course and 7th place overall in Guardian League Table 2014
• 4th for Electronic Engineering for Teaching Excellence – 2013 Sunday Times University Guide
• 1st for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Student Satisfaction – 2012 Times Good University Guide
• 1st for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Student Satisfaction – 2012 Complete University Guide
• 3rd place for student satisfaction across the sector in Complete University Guide 2014

National Student Survey (NSS)

• 1st (for the fourth time) for student satisfaction, 2012
• 3rd in the UK, in subject, for teaching, 2012
• 3rd in the UK, in subject, for assessment and feedback, 2012

Job prospects

• 7th place across the sector in Complete University Guide 2014 for employability – 90% take up of work or further study six months after graduation
• 14th in the UK for Electrical & Electronic Engineering graduating students' employment prospects, in Times Good University Guide 2012
• 90% of Kent Electronic Engineering students found employment or went onto further study within 6 months of graduating in 2010
• 95% of Kent Design studies students found employment or went onto further study within 6 months of graduating in 2010