MSc Digital Design and Branding

The MSc Digital Design and Branding course at Brunel University London (Navitas) is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the rapidly evolving digital design and branding industry. The course covers a wide range of topics, including user experience (UX) design, user interface (UI) design, visual communication, branding, marketing, and more. Students will learn how to create effective digital designs and brands that meet the needs of their target audience, while also staying up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the industry. The course is taught by experienced professionals and provides students with hands-on experience through practical projects and real-world case studies. Upon completion of the course, students will be well-prepared to pursue careers as digital designers, brand managers, or entrepreneurs in their own design studios.

Additional Information

The MSc Digital Design and Branding course is designed to be completed in 12 months. The course consists of 120 credits, including a mix of compulsory and optional modules. Students will also have the opportunity to complete a dissertation or project in the final stage of the course. Brunel University London (Navitas) is located in the heart of London, providing students with access to a diverse range of cultural, social, and economic opportunities.

Unlock Your Full Potential at Brunel University London (Navitas)

Brunel University London (Navitas) is an ideal location for students pursuing a career in digital design and branding. The university has strong industry connections and a proven track record of producing successful graduates who are well-prepared to enter the workforce. Additionally, the campus provides a supportive learning environment with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment. By studying at Brunel University London (Navitas), students will gain valuable knowledge and skills that will help them succeed in their chosen career.

Our Digital Design and Branding MSc degree is a modern, hands-on course that combines digital technology and creative design. It has been designed to equip you with advanced knowledge and practical skills required for a creative role in the digital branding industry.

You’ll develop deep understanding of advanced digital design practices within the context of branding.

Our modern, industry standard digital media facilities include a green screen and post-production studio, motion capture, sound and photography studios, 4K digital cinema cameras, and a dedicated render farm. You'll have independent access to exclusive PC and Mac computing workshops and benefit from the latest industry standard specialist software for graphic design and image/video editing, 3D animation, digital compositing and rich interactive content creation. There's also the opportunity for you to use our immersive virtual environment laboratory. This includes an immersive dome (planetarium) set up for Brunel by the National Space Centre in Leicester, and is one of only a few in the UK!

There are guest lectures covering lots of different digital media topics and the visiting lecturers provide advice on how to structure your portfolio and showreels. Speakers include creative and design directors, user experience designers, 3D graphic supervisors, as well as mobile and web developers.

Visits are arranged to TV and photography studios, and post-production houses. There’s also the opportunity to go to conferences and this is your chance to build networks with key industry experts. In addition, you have the advantage of Brunel’s close location to London for trips to exhibitions celebrating the creative industries.

Our digital design and branding MSc can be studied full-time over one year, or two years with a placement year. Alternatively, the course can be studied part-time over two years, or three years with a placement year. For both full-time and part-time study, the course is taught on one set day per week (currently Wednesdays), making it easier for you to fit in with your other commitments. You can start the course in either September or January.

We encourage the placement year option as it provides you with a year’s worth of invaluable professional experience in the ever-growing creative industries and prepares you for a career that is appropriate to this exciting subject area.

A calendar highlight is the BrunelDigital degree show hosted on Brunel’s one London campus. Exhibiting your creative work at this event is a great way for you to connect with leading creative technologists and showcase your talent.

A 2:2 (or above) UK Honours degree, or equivalent internationally recognised qualification, in design; computer engineering; IT or a related discipline.

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.