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Digital Design (3rd year entry)

Course details
  • BSc (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 15/09/2025
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Main Site

Course summary

BSc (Hons) Digital Design is only available at point of entry 3.

In Year 3, students gain more specialist knowledge and develop skills in their chosen area. In Year 4, the students practice these skills to professional level, gaining greater depth of subject knowledge through research and academic enquiry and building a portfolio of work to show to prospective employers.

Throughout the programme of study, we partner with industry experts who help deliver module content and real world coursework ensuring students cover relevant and current material and are prepared for employment.

How to apply

Apply by
29 January

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.

Application codes

Course code:
3K7Q
Institution code:
G42
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 3

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - Not accepted

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted

Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted

Scottish Higher - Not accepted

Scottish HND

HND with BB in graded units in one of the following HND qualifications: •HND Graphic Design •HND Digital Media •HND Visual Communication •HND Graphic Design for Print and New Media: Visual Communication •HND Interactive Media •HND Digital Design and Development •HND Web Development •HND Computer Arts and Design •HND Display Design Applicants will be required to submit a digital portfolio.

This programme is advanced entry to Year 3 only

Additional entry requirements

Portfolio
All applicants will be expected to submit a digital portfolio to gauge creative potential, motivation and suitability for the programme. Portfolios may be shortlisted to allow for an interview stage from a smaller pool of applications.

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Wales£9535Year 1
Channel Islands£9535Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£1820Year 1
EU£15200Year 1
International£15200Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

For further information please visit our website www.gcu.ac.uk/study/tuitionfees

Additional costs may apply to students on this programme. Please check the fees and funding section of the programme page on the GCU website for specific details.

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