Overview

Our digital media and communications course has been especially designed to meet the skills and demands of the fast-moving creative industries.

Why study for a BA Digital Media and Communications* with us

Combining theoretical knowledge and practical skills, you gain skills in areas such as new media, video production, website design, culture and more. Practice-based work includes video production (following Government safety guidelines), web design and HTML programming, data visualisation and smart environments. Great emphasis is also given to the management and analysis of social media platforms, with APIs and other sources used to present and assess social data.

You'll be taught by experienced technical tutors who know the industry inside out. They will guide through a series of modules like the compulsory Digital Media Practice module, which focuses on production methods: video, sound recording and mixing, advanced post-production, and many more. At the end of the module you'll produce a creative and adaptive piece of work that puts theory to practice.

Studies in digital media can lead to a range of exciting careers. You’ll find that graduates with a digital media and communications degree are highly sought after in the fields of social media, marketing, e-commerce and content production, to highlight just a few.

Practice your skills and get professional skills and experience

You'll apply the skills and theory learned using specialist software that is the latest industry standard. The Kit Hub houses a vast collection of art and media-based equipment that you can borrow to help with relevant modules. You’ll also have the opportunity to gain certifications in Apple, and Avid editing software alongside experience in API and analytics.

Careers

How can the BA Digital Media support your career?

After completing the degree in Digital Media graduates will have a wide range of skills which make them suitable for various roles within the creative industries, such as:

• Social Media Analyst, Social Media Strategist, Social Media Manager
• Account Director, Accounts Creative
• Marketing Officer, Content Marketing Officer
• Curator
• Digital Account Manager, Digital Community Manager, Digital Content Management, Digital Coordinator, Digital Director, Digital Loyalty, Digital Marketing
• E-commerce Support, E-commerce Analyst
• Events / Exhibitions Production Manager
• Media Officer
• Online Content Management, Web Content Developer
• Production Manager
• Search Engine Optimization Consulting