Digital Media Production BA Honours

Program Overview

Digital Media Production BA Honours

Overview

Our Digital Media Production BA is a practical course focusing on media production, web design, commercial radio and audio storytelling. The course has been specifically designed to prepare you for the fast-changing media and communication industries and digital media roles of the future.

Course Summary

The course starts with a shared first year, where you will study alongside students on the other Digital Media BA pathways in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations and Advertising. Together you’ll study the broad principles of digital media to produce a portfolio of digital content, develop your research skills and gain a critical understanding of core academic concepts.

Programme Recognition

This course is delivered through a partnership with BAFTA albert Education, which provides staff and graduates with the tools and techniques needed to learn about environmentally responsible working practices and their professional relevance.

Programme Training Opportunities

This course is committed to health and safety training, and has partnered with the Mark Milsome Foundation to offer an optional online course for students wishing to develop their skills in this area.

Top Reasons to Study with Us

• Employability and enterprise skills embedded in the modules, through the use of practical tasks and problem-solving exercises that mirror the workplace and, where possible, incorporate live briefs.
• Work and international experience – provided through the core module Working in Digital media in Year 2 and the optional Placement or International Experience Year available between Years 2 and 3.
• Develop sought-after skills – you’ll develop high-level skills, including in the use of AI software, which are in demand across a range of sectors and professions.
• Produce your own content in a professional setting. Our award-winning student-led Smoke Media offers plenty of opportunities to get involved.

Course Structure

Year 1

• Subjects of study include:
  • Creating Digital Content
  • Creative Industries and Professional Life
  • Digital Media and Society
  • Media and Communication Research 1
  • Storytelling across Platforms
• Credit Level 4

Year 2

• Core modules:
  • Theories of Media and Communication
  • Working in Digital Media 1
• Pathway modules:
  • Mobile First: Video and Social Media Content
  • Podcast and Audio Production
• Option modules:
  • 3D Interactive Media Development
  • Celebrity Culture and the Media
  • Commercial Music Radio Production
  • Consumer Culture and Society
  • Content and Communities: Launching a Digital Publication
  • Design Thinking applied to Media and Communication practice
  • Human Computer Interaction and User Experience
  • Internet Cultures
  • Media and Communication Research 2
  • Politics, Journalism and the Media
  • Specialist News and Features
  • Web Design
• Credit Level 5

Year 3

• Core modules:
  • Digital Media Project
  • Dissertation or Individual Practice Project
• Pathway modules:
  • Advanced Content Creation with AI
• Option modules:
  • Creative Advertising
  • Creative/Specialist Long Form Journalism
  • Diversity and the Media
  • Final Project (Documentary and Factual Production)
  • Media Law, Regulation and Ethics
  • Specialist Public Relations
  • Technology, Culture and Society
  • Transforming Audiences
  • User Experience (UX) and App Design
  • Working in Digital Media 2
• Credit Level 6

International Opportunities

Many of our courses offer international study and work experiences, and the University provides other global opportunities that all students can apply for – so whatever you're studying, you'll have the chance to go abroad.

Entry Requirements

UK

• A levels – BCC (104 UCAS Tariff points)
• T levels – 104 UCAS Tariff points
• International Baccalaureate – 104 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis
• BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM
• BTEC Diploma – D*D
• Access – 104 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course
• GCSE English Language grade 4/C – IB grade 4 Higher level, GCSE Maths Pass – IB Pass

International

• International Baccalaureate – 104 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis
• We accept a wide range of international high school level qualifications.
• English language requirements: IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with a score of 5.5 in each component.

Fees and Funding

UK

• UK tuition fee: £9,535 (Price per academic year)
• Funding: As well as tuition fee loans, there is a range of funding available to help you fund your studies.
• Scholarships: The University is dedicated to supporting ambitious and outstanding students and we offer a variety of scholarships to eligible undergraduate students, which cover all or part of your tuition fees.

International

• International tuition fee: £17,000 (Price per academic year)
• Funding: As well as tuition fee loans, there is a range of funding available to help you fund your studies.
• Scholarships: The University is dedicated to supporting ambitious and outstanding students and we offer a variety of scholarships to eligible undergraduate students, which cover all or part of your tuition fees.

Teaching and Assessment

Teaching Methods

Teaching methods across all our undergraduate courses focus on active student learning through lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and where appropriate practical application.

Assessment

Our undergraduate courses include a wide variety of assessments.

Supporting You

Our Student Hub is where you’ll find out about the services and support we offer, helping you get the best out of your time with us.

• Study support – workshops, 1-2-1 support and online resources to help improve your academic and research skills
• Personal tutors – support you in fulfilling your academic and personal potential
• Student advice team – provide specialist advice on a range of issues including funding, benefits and visas
• Extra-curricular activities – volunteering opportunities, sports and fitness activities, student events and more

Course Location

Harrow is our creative and cultural hub, home to most of our arts, media and digital courses. It houses state-of-the-art facilities for every discipline, including project and gallery spaces, film studios, creative labs, collaborative learning spaces, and the Westminster Enterprise Network.