BSc(Hons) Digital Media Technology with Foundation year

Digital media defines our times and helps shape our lives. This course will help prepare you for a career in this exciting, ever-changing sector.

You'll gain an understanding of the fundamentals of media, 2D and 3D computer graphics, programming, motion graphics, UX design and visual effects.

You'll create sophisticated media-based products, such as animations, moving graphics, compositing, 3D modelling, texturing, lighting, interactive web content and filming. Through option modules, you'll be able to pursue your chosen specialism.

UCAS tariff points: 112-128 for BSc (Hons), 32 for BSc (Hons) including foundation year.

A-levels should consist of one media or media-related subject(s) preferred such as Art or Design, Media, Photography or Technology. Should none of these be studied, an online portfolio demonstrating digital media based work using software such as Photoshop, Premier or any 3D application such as SketchUp, Blender or Maya would be requested.

Alternatively, BTEC Extended Diploma with grades DMM or BTEC Diploma with grades D*D* in a Computing, Science, Engineering or Business subject area.

T-Levels - We particularly encourage students from the new T-level in Digital Production, Design and Development to apply for this course as it is a relevant and coherent progression route. We would expect students to be aiming to achieve a Merit overall profile.

Candidates are normally required to hold five GCSE subjects at grade C/4 or above, including Mathematics and English Language.
All non-UK applicants must meet our English language requirements. For this course it is Academic IELTS of 6.0, with no element below 5.5.
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Pass English Language (A1/A2) with 4 or above at Higher Level (HL), or 5 or above at Standard Level (SL)
Pass English Language (B) with 4 or above at Higher Level (HL) only

English language requirements at Kingston University
TOEFL iBT - 80 Overall grades -(R=20, L=19, S=21, W=20) Individual skills
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) - 59 Overall grades-(R, L, S, W = 59) Individual skills