BA Digital Design
About this course
BA (Hons) Digital Design, a fashion design degree focused on digital media, user experience, and visual communication. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Embedded Systems, Data Analysis, Research Methods, Project Management, Communication & Writing, Ethics & Professional Practice, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Design & Creative Practice. The course includes a final-year project and optional foundation and placement year routes. The first year covers foundational principles through Brand Identity, Graphic Design, 3D Modelling, and Communications Challenge. The second year progresses into specialised media with Asset Creation, User Experience Design, Data Storytelling, and Extended Reality. The final year concludes with Design for Change, Project Management, Final Project, and Advanced Studio Practice.
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Entry requirements
Entry tariff: 112–128 UCAS points (or equivalent). Foundation Year: 64–80 UCAS points (or equivalent).
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 70%
- Learning opportunities: 67%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 41%
- Learning resources: 76%
- Student voice: 64%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 60%
- South East: 24%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Skills and Communication (foundation students only)
- English for Academic Practice (international students)
- Data Analysis and Research Skills
- Fundamentals of Audiovisual
- Fundamentals of Image Making
- Brand Identity
- Graphic Design
- 3D Modelling
- Communications Challenge
- Asset Creation
- User Experience Design
- Data Storytelling
- Extended Reality
- Design for Change
- Project Management
- Final Project
- Advanced Studio Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Digital Design at University of Roehampton earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £35,500. The £29,000 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Design studies.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Digital Design at University of Roehampton?
70% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Digital Design at University of Roehampton?
The average entrant had 100 UCAS points.
Does BA Digital Design at University of Roehampton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Digital Design at University of Roehampton?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.