BA (Hons) Product and Furniture Design vs BSc (Hons) Digital Media Design

Course Comparison

Course	BA (Hons) Product and Furniture Design	BSc (Hons) Digital Media Design
Award	Bachelor of Arts - BA (Hons)	Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons)
Duration	3 years	3 years
Assessment breakdown	100% coursework	100% coursework
Course type	Full-time	Full-time
Placement	(+ optional placement)	(+ optional placement)
Location	Plymouth	Plymouth
Provider	School of Art, Design and Architecture	School of Art, Design and Architecture
Entry requirements	A level A minimum of two A levels; General Studies accepted. International Baccalaureate 26–28 points overall. 18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma MMM-DDM (any subject, preferably Art and Design). BTEC National Diploma modules If you hold a BTEC qualification, it is vital that you provide our Student Recruitment and Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information, we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application. All access courses Pass a named Access to HE Diploma with at least 33 credits at merit and/or distinction. T level Merit in digital production, design and development. GCSE Mathematics and English Language grade C. Other Portfolios are required, ideally with face-to-face interviews. International applicants can email their portfolios, which will be followed by a telephone or web interview. Students who can demonstrate excellent design skills and capabilities may receive improved offers. English language requirements We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications, please refer to our tariff glossary. Learn how you can best prepare for your portfolio submission by reading our portfolio advice.	A levels 96–112 points, from a minimum of 2 A levels; General Studies accepted. International Baccalaureate 28 points. 18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma DMM. BTEC National Diploma modules If you hold a BTEC qualification, it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information, we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application. All access courses Pass a named Access to Higher Education Diploma with at least 33 credits at merit and/or distinction. T levels Merit in digital production, design and development. GCSE Five passes including Mathematics and English language grade C. Equivalent qualifications may be considered. English language requirements We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications, please refer to our tariff glossary. Portfolio Applicants are not required to share a portfolio with us; however, doing so may allow us to guarantee you a place or consider applications that do not meet the normal academic requirements. Phone or Skype interviews can be arranged if you cannot attend in person. We would like to see examples of your work if you have them, such as: a portfolio of drawings, sketches, character or game designs. computer-based and online work: algorithmic artworks, web pages, games, blogs, etc. media: video, photographs, sound pieces and music. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to new media/digital production or interactive arts.