Digital Arts (by Research) - MSc 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Kent |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

23,500 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

31 Jul, 2026Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Engineering - Product DesignMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Product Design

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Our one year MSc by Research in Digital Arts is an internationally recognised advanced postgraduate research degree, providing an ideal foundation for advanced skills and knowledge. Traditional MSc degrees primarily contain taught modules, whilst an MSc by Research is heavily research or practice-based and you learn through hands-on projects.


Whereas a taught Masters develops expertise in existing subject knowledge, an MSc by Research places more emphasis on research and practical expertise and is project-based, rather than module-based. An MSc by Research can focus on individual research skills, providing a strong foundation to build on for students considering a doctoral degree (PhD). Alternatively, our MSc by Research can be done via a practice-based approach, which is more oriented toward the industry. It is well structured with clearly defined tasks to be completed, which will eventually lead to the final dissertation.


There is particular strength in web design and development, including e-commerce, e-learning, e-health; and the group has substantial experience in interaction design (e.g. usability and accessibility), social computing (e.g. social networking, computer mediated communication), mobile technology (e.g. smart wearable devices, immersive technologies (e.g. virtual and augmented reality) and video games. In the area of time-based media, the group has substantial interest in digital film capture and editing, and manipulation on to fully animated 3D modelling techniques as used in games and feature films.


Example topics for MSc by Research in Digital Arts

  • Design of Virtual Reality Experience for Cultural Heritage Sites
  • Investigation of Digital Sculpture Creation for People with Dementia
  • Display and Performance of Creative Media in Public Space
  • Video Game Sensing for Cognitive Function Assessment

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Product Design

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Our one year MSc by Research in Digital Arts is an internationally recognised advanced postgraduate research degree, providing an ideal foundation for advanced skills and knowledge. Traditional MSc degrees primarily contain taught modules, whilst an MSc by Research is heavily research or practice-based and you learn through hands-on projects.


Whereas a taught Masters develops expertise in existing subject knowledge, an MSc by Research places more emphasis on research and practical expertise and is project-based, rather than module-based. An MSc by Research can focus on individual research skills, providing a strong foundation to build on for students considering a doctoral degree (PhD). Alternatively, our MSc by Research can be done via a practice-based approach, which is more oriented toward the industry. It is well structured with clearly defined tasks to be completed, which will eventually lead to the final dissertation.


There is particular strength in web design and development, including e-commerce, e-learning, e-health; and the group has substantial experience in interaction design (e.g. usability and accessibility), social computing (e.g. social networking, computer mediated communication), mobile technology (e.g. smart wearable devices, immersive technologies (e.g. virtual and augmented reality) and video games. In the area of time-based media, the group has substantial interest in digital film capture and editing, and manipulation on to fully animated 3D modelling techniques as used in games and feature films.


Example topics for MSc by Research in Digital Arts

  • Design of Virtual Reality Experience for Cultural Heritage Sites
  • Investigation of Digital Sculpture Creation for People with Dementia
  • Display and Performance of Creative Media in Public Space
  • Video Game Sensing for Cognitive Function Assessment

Admission Requirements

110+
6+
63+
80+

A 2.1 or higher honours degree or MSc with Merit or above in a computing, multimedia and digital arts or a related design subject.

31 Jul 2026
1 Year
Jan
Sep

Tuition fees

International
23,500 GBP

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