Study Digital Technology and Computing with foundation year at Coventry University in the UK, School of Science

Digital Technology and Computing with foundation year

UK

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What will I learn?

**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**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.**Key course highlights**- 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.- Develop professional skills by collaborating on projects, aiming to prepare you for a career in the industry or further academic study.- Develop skills in designing, developing and programming immersive, interactive and user-focused web and media experiences.**Why you should study this course**Foundation year- Supports you to gain the academic skills required for degree-level study.- Provides a grounding in key areas of digital technologies.Degree- 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.- Portfolio-building practical projects: create digital media assets through hands-on briefs and collaborative work, building a professional portfolio before entering the job market.- 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.- 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.Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information.

Which department am I in?

School of Science

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£19,850.00 (US$ 25,635) per year
The average student living cost in the Midlands is £822 a month, comfortably one of the cheapest regions in the UK.

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

November 2026

Venue

CU Coventry

8 Mile Lane,

Coventry,

West Midlands,

CV1 2TU, CENTRAL ENGLAND, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£19,850.00 (US$ 25,635) per year
The average student living cost in the Midlands is £822 a month, comfortably one of the cheapest regions in the UK.

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Coventry (Main Campus)

Priory Street,

Coventry,

West Midlands,

CV1 5FB, CENTRAL ENGLAND, United Kingdom

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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