Digital Technology and Computing (with foundation year) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Digital Technology and Computing (with foundation year) BSc (Hons)
Foundation year
This course blends design and technology, covering UX design, animation, VFX and web development. Gain hands-on experience with VR, Adobe tools and high-spec labs, helping you prepare for a career in the digital technology and computing industry.
The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree onwards will be from the Coventry University campus.
Degree
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<strong>Foundation year</strong><br/>This course blends design and technology, covering UX design, animation, VFX and web development. Gain hands-on experience with VR, Adobe tools and high-spec labs, helping you prepare for a career in the digital technology and computing industry.<br/><br/>The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree onwards will be from the Coventry University campus. <br/><br/><strong>Degree</strong><br/>Are you a creative tech enthusiast looking to prepare for roles in UX design, animation and web development? If yes, then this course could be the right fit.<br/><br/><strong>Key course highlights</strong><br/>• Explore emerging media technologies and take the opportunity to become proficient in UX design, 2D/3D animation and web development using VR, Adobe Creative Cloud and high-spec labs.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Develop professional skills by collaborating on projects, aiming to prepare you for a career in the industry or further academic study.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Develop skills in designing, developing and programming immersive, interactive and user-focused web and media experiences.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Why you should study this course</strong><br/>Foundation year<br/>• Supports you to gain the academic skills required for degree-level study.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Provides a grounding in key areas of digital technologies.<br/><br/><br/><br/>Degree<br/>• Industry-standard creative tech skills: develop expertise in UX design, animation, VFX and web development using professional tools like Adobe Creative Cloud and VR equipment.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Portfolio-building practical projects: create digital media assets through hands-on briefs and collaborative work, building a professional portfolio before entering the job market.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Industry-standard facilities: access high-spec resources including VR suites, recording studios and computing labs with industry-standard software.4Career-focused learning: develop skills aligned with digital creative roles like interactive media designer, UX specialist, graphic designer and digital animator.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Boost your career prospects: you may have the opportunity to apply for an optional industry placement, and we aim to provide you access to networking events with creative tech professionals.<br/><br/><br/><br/>Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
CU Coventry
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Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
IMDF
Institution Code
C85
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
64
5 GCSEs at A-C/4-9 including Maths and English, and at least one A2 level or a BTEC equivalent qualification.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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