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Bachelor's
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BA Digital Design (Degree Apprenticeship)

MUMiddlesex University London · London

Tuition: £0/yr
Duration: 3 years
Intakes: Jan
English: IELTS 6.0

Information from mdx.ac.uk, updated 4 June 2026About this information

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Course Overview

The BA Digital Design (Degree Apprenticeship) is a professional programme designed for individuals in full-time employment who wish to develop their skills while working. This three-year, full-time course offers a unique blend of work-integrated learning, allowing apprentices to apply academic concepts directly to their professional roles. Apprentices will explore creative processes, digital design tools, user-centred design, branding, and data visualisation. The curriculum is delivered through a mix of workshops and online learning, supported by workplace mentors. As an integrated degree apprenticeship, the final assessment is embedded within the programme, comprising a work-based project and a panel interview. This course is ideal for those looking to become confident Digital Design Professionals, providing the opportunity to build a professional portfolio while earning a salary. By combining academic rigour with practical industry experience, the programme prepares apprentices to excel in various creative sectors, including finance, retail, technology, and government departments. Please note that this programme is not available to international students.

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

UCAS tariff of 112 points. Relevant or prior experiential learning (RPL) will be assessed at the start of the programme.

English Language Requirements

Level 2 (GCSE C/4 or equivalent).

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international): £24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer: £2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester): £12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Year 1

Learning and Studying at Work

Digital Design Principles and Content Production

Conceptualisation and Strategic Thinking

Creative Project Management

Professional Development Portfolio 1

Year 2

Pitching and Iterating

Audience, Strategy and Business Metrics

Campaign Planning: Design and Delivery

Brand Management

Professional Development Portfolio 2

Year 3

Data Stories

Project Management and Innovation

Professional Development Portfolio 3

Final Negotiated Creative Digital Design Project

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo: £38k
Median starting salary: 120+
Industry project partners

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Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated: 4 June 2026
Source: mdx.ac.uk

Course information on this page was last updated from the Middlesex University London website available at mdx.ac.uk on 4 June 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with Middlesex University London; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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