BSc Digital Media Technology

The BSc Digital Media Technology at Kingston University is designed to help you understand how computing theory applies to real-world digital media challenges. It is a 3-year full-time programme that equips you with the necessary skills to code, design media systems, and produce interactive digital content.

Accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, this course covers core topics such as programming, 2D and 3D computer graphics, UX design, motion graphics, and visual effects. When you graduate with this degree, you'll know how to apply industry tools and techniques to design, develop, and manage media-rich applications across sectors like gaming, film, and interactive technology.

In this programme, you'll learn through a mix of lectures, seminars, workshops, and group projects. Aside from guided sessions, you will learn independently (self-study).

Assessment is done through a combination of coursework, practicals, and exams. This method will help you apply what you learned in both practical and theoretical ways.

Kingston University was founded in 1899 and is located in the Royal Borough of Kingston. In subjects like business and social sciences, education, computing, and engineering, the university offers a variety of undergraduate, graduate, and research-level programmes. Additionally, organisations like the AACSB, EPAS, and the Association of MBAs recognise these courses.

Approximately 4,500 international students and 20,800 students are enrolled at Kingston University. Furthermore, the university's state-of-the-art facilities show its dedication to offering top-notch instruction.

These amenities include state-of-the-art libraries, sports facilities, labs, specialised studios, and research facilities. This facilitates research and learning, which is why Kingston University is a fantastic option for postsecondary education.

Here are the standard entry requirements to study  BSc Digital Media Technology at Kingston University:

Grade Requirements

• To apply, you need a UCAS point from 112-128 from either a minimum of two A-Levels (BBC, including one media-related subject e.g Art, Design, Media, Photography or Technology). The BTEC Level 3 National (DMM), or other equivalent qualifications, are also acceptable.

English Proficiency

• Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS score of at least 6.0. TOEFL or other equivalents are also allowed.

The tuition fee for the 2025/2026 session to study BSc Digital Media Technology at Kingston University is £18,500 for the first year of study. Accommodation, personal study materials, and the placement year are not included in this fee.

Financial aid options from Kingston University include student loans, grants, scholarships, and charitable donations. For example, the Sanctuary Scholarship is open to asylum seekers in the United Kingdom.

Here are some of the career options you have with a  BSc Digital Media Technology from Kingston University:

• UX/UI Designer
• Web Developer
• Digital Content Creator
• Multimedia Specialist
• Front-End Developer
• Motion Graphics Designer

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.