Digital Arts (by Research) - MSc

at University of Kent

Course structure

Our MSc by Research can be undertaken as an External Research Degree (i.e. remotely), or via traditional physical attendance at our Canterbury campus. 
 

Students taking our MSc by Research do not undertake credit-bearing taught modules and there are no written examinations. Instead, you will be assigned a supervisor who is a leading expert in their field.  You are expected to attend a bi-weekly supervision lasting up to 1 hour via online tools such as Skype or Google Hangout for those choosing to undertake the MSc by Research degree through the online option.  In these meetings, you will present your progress to your supervisor.  Tasks and deadlines will be set accordingly to your schedule.  
 

Tasks may include writing a report section, a prototype design, and an experimental set-up.  Typically, we would expect a formal submission of your completed task every two months.  Submissions are delivered via Kent's online learning system called Moodle. 
 

The degree therefore allows you the flexibility to shape your own career path (either in research or in industry) in an area of particular interest to you, whilst also enabling you to develop extensive subject expertise and independent research or practical skills over an extended period. 
 

Generally, our MSc by Research in Digital Arts can be broken into the following parts:

• Part I: Project definition and review of state-of-the-arts 
• Part II: Project planning and Methodologies
• Part III: Practical work (research and development, experiments, etc)
• Part IV: Reporting   
   

The MSc by Research in Digital Arts culminates in the submission of a written research dissertation to be examined by one internal examiner and one external examiner. An oral viva voce is held at the discretion of the examiners. 
 

A  2.2 or higher honours degree or MSc with Merit or above in a computing, multimedia and digital arts or a related design subject.
 

All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications. 

Fees:

• Home full-time£9300
• EU full-time£13000
• International full-time£17400

For students continuing on this programme fees will increase year on year by no more than RPI + 3% in each academic year of study except where regulated.

We have developed our programmes with a number of industrial organisations, which means that successful students are in a strong position to build a long-term career in this important discipline. You develop the skills and capabilities that employers are looking for, including problem solving, independent thought, report-writing, time management, leadership skills, team-working and good communication.
 

Kent has an excellent record for postgraduate employment: over 96% of our postgraduate students who graduated in 2015 found a job or further study opportunity within six months.
 

Building on Kent’s success as the region’s leading institution for student employability, we offer many opportunities for you to gain worthwhile experience and develop the specific skills and aptitudes that employers value.