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BA Digital Design with foundation year

University of Roehampton

Turn ideas into visual communication and digital experiences. Develop a practical portfolio that combines creative thinking, design decisions and audience needs.

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01

Is this for you?

For students who want an initial foundation year before progressing through the named degree, subject to progression requirements.

02

What you will learn

Published modules

Selected published modules. Options and availability may change between intakes.

  • Academic Skills and Communication (foundation students only)Foundation
  • Data Analysis and Research SkillsFoundation
  • Fundamentals of AudiovisualFoundation
  • Fundamentals of Image MakingFoundation
  • Brand Identity
  • 3D Modelling
  • Communications Challenge
  • User Experience Design
  • Data Storytelling
  • Design for Change
  • Project Management
  • Advanced Studio Practice

Put it into practice

Illustrative examples based on these subjects; assessed activities are confirmed by the provider.

  • Illustrative example: Design a visual identity for a fictional brand and apply typography and colour to a poster and a digital piece.
Subject areas

Subject guidance. The exact curriculum for this course variant needs confirmation with the provider.

Visual communicationDigital productionDesign practice
03

Explore your career potential

Gross annual figures. Region and source are shown for each occupation.

Indicative occupational salaries, not guaranteed earnings after this course.

Graphic designer

Related career

Create visual communication for brands, publications and digital media.

Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000

How to get there: Build a role-specific portfolio, practical credits and relevant placement or freelance experience; recruitment is competitive and income can vary by assignment.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Web designer

Related career

Design accessible, usable and visually coherent websites.

Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£50,000

How to get there: Build a role-specific portfolio, practical credits and relevant placement or freelance experience; recruitment is competitive and income can vary by assignment.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

User experience designer

Related career

Research user needs and design and test digital experiences.

Starting out
£32,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000

How to get there: Build a role-specific portfolio, practical credits and relevant placement or freelance experience; recruitment is competitive and income can vary by assignment.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Illustrator

Related career

Creates images for publishing, products and media.

Starting out
Not published
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
Not published

How to get there: Build a role-specific portfolio, practical credits and relevant placement or freelance experience; recruitment is competitive and income can vary by assignment.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Animator

Related career

Create moving characters and imagery for games, screen and digital media.

Starting out
Not published
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
Not published

How to get there: Build a role-specific portfolio, practical credits and relevant placement or freelance experience; recruitment is competitive and income can vary by assignment.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Advertising art director

Experience required

Develop visual concepts and direct advertising creative work.

Starting out
£30,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£60,000

How to get there: Build relevant sector experience and a record of delivering projects, budgets or team results; senior responsibility and experienced pay are later-career outcomes.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Advertising copywriter

Related career

Create persuasive words and concepts for advertising campaigns.

Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£45,000

How to get there: Build a role-specific portfolio, practical credits and relevant placement or freelance experience; recruitment is competitive and income can vary by assignment.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Web content editor

Related career

Plan, edit and maintain clear digital content for audiences.

Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000

How to get there: Build a role-specific portfolio, practical credits and relevant placement or freelance experience; recruitment is competitive and income can vary by assignment.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Social media manager

Related career

Develop social content, campaigns and online communities.

Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£50,000

How to get there: Build a role-specific portfolio, practical credits and relevant placement or freelance experience; recruitment is competitive and income can vary by assignment.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Marketing executive

Related career

Plan campaigns and communicate products and services to customers.

Starting out
£23,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£50,000

How to get there: Apply subject knowledge through relevant projects and practical experience; check the employer’s technical, professional and recruitment requirements for this occupation.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Games artist

Related career

Creates visual assets for interactive worlds.

Starting out
Not published
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
Not published

How to get there: Build a role-specific portfolio, practical credits and relevant placement or freelance experience; recruitment is competitive and income can vary by assignment.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Character artist

Related career

Models and textures characters for games.

Starting out
Not published
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
Not published

How to get there: Build a role-specific portfolio, practical credits and relevant placement or freelance experience; recruitment is competitive and income can vary by assignment.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Environment artist

Related career

Builds digital environments and scenery.

Starting out
Not published
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
Not published

How to get there: Build a role-specific portfolio, practical credits and relevant placement or freelance experience; recruitment is competitive and income can vary by assignment.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Technical artist

Related career

Connects artistic production with engine and pipeline tools.

Starting out
Not published
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
Not published

How to get there: Build a role-specific portfolio, practical credits and relevant placement or freelance experience; recruitment is competitive and income can vary by assignment.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Photographer

Related career

Creates images for commercial and editorial briefs.

Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£45,000

How to get there: Build a role-specific portfolio, practical credits and relevant placement or freelance experience; recruitment is competitive and income can vary by assignment.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Visual merchandiser

Related career

Creates displays that present products attractively.

Starting out
£23,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£31,000

How to get there: Apply subject knowledge through relevant projects and practical experience; check the employer’s technical, professional and recruitment requirements for this occupation.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

E-learning developer

Related career

Design digital learning resources and online learning environments.

Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£45,000

How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s specific software, quantitative or technical skills through practical projects; additional specialist training may be needed beyond this curriculum.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Arts administrator

Related career

Coordinates resources and programmes for arts organisations.

Starting out
£22,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£32,000

How to get there: Apply subject knowledge through relevant projects and practical experience; check the employer’s technical, professional and recruitment requirements for this occupation.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Further education lecturer

Additional training or accreditation required

Teach academic or vocational subjects in further education.

Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£47,000

How to get there: Build relevant subject or industry expertise and complete appropriate further-education teacher training; employers assess teaching experience and safeguarding.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Higher education lecturer

Additional training or accreditation required

Teach university students and contribute to academic research.

Starting out
£37,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000

How to get there: Develop postgraduate subject expertise, usually a doctorate or equivalent professional standing, teaching experience and a competitive research/practice record; a taught master’s alone is not sufficient.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21
04

Study options and entry

Availability checked: 04/11/2026, 07:31

Campus, mode and intake
London · On Campus · please enquire
Duration
To be confirmed
Published tuition fee
£9,790 / year
Awarding university
University of Roehampton
Entry requirements and routes

Level 3 64 UCAS Points

English language

ELLT test, No english test for On-site Level 3 holders.

Interview or assessment

No Interview

Classes and attendance

2-3 days a week on campus, 9 am to 3pm

05

Funding and support

FUNDING AWAITING CONFIRMATION

CalmaLink needs to check this course’s funding before confirming it to you.

Student Finance England

Tuition fees: To be confirmed

Maintenance: To be confirmed

Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you. If the course has not been confirmed as LLE-funded, check it with us.

For courses starting before 1 January 2027, the Tuition Fee Loan has no upper age limit. If you are 60 or over at the start of the first academic year, eligible full-time living-cost support is up to £4,582 in 2026/27, depending on household income.

Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you.

Previous study does not rule you out: it depends on what you studied, whether you received UK funding and the course. We review it with you.

Student Finance England makes the decision. We help you check. Official source

Course funding does not guarantee individual approval or a particular amount.

Funding source
Attendance and English

To receive a Maintenance Loan you normally need regular in-person classes during the week. A course offering only weekend attendance does not normally meet these requirements. Before enrolling, confirm the timetable and any applicable exceptions with the provider and Student Finance England.

The provider will check that you meet the English requirements for this course, whether you are a Home or international student. Declaring your level does not replace their assessment.

Read the official attendance guidance

Roehampton’s Disability and Dyslexia Service explicitly supports autistic students and other disabilities. Confidential appointments can discuss individual adjustments; evidence and eligibility may be required. Contact disabilities@roehampton.ac.uk before study or placements.

Sources and review

Academic information reviewed: 2026-10-21

Catalogue availability and curriculum/salary evidence are checked on separate dates.

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