Digital Media BA (Hons)

Course overview

The Digital Media BA (Hons) course focuses on creative production in the field of media. This course has a common first year with other related courses, allowing students to work alongside peers and widen their knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions.

What you'll study

In the first year, students will study the following modules:

• Skills Lab (20 credits)
• Hack Lab and Creative Play (20 credits)
• From 2D to 3D Developing Visual Skills (20 credits)
• Narrative and Storytelling (20 credits)
• People, Pipelines and Productions (20 credits)
• Prototyping, Concept Development and Design (20 credits)

In the second year, students will study the following modules:

• Beyond the Digital Revolution: Contexts (20 credits)
• Transmedia Storytelling and Immersive Design (20 credits)
• Digital Marketing and Content Creation (20 credits)
• Hacking the Immersive Pipeline (20 credits)
• Engaging in Professional Practice (20 credits)
• Creative Collaboration (20 credits)

In the final year, students will study the following modules:

• Politics and Failures of The Digital Revolution (20 credits)
• Professional Digital Media Practice Portfolio (20 credits)
• Research: Speculative Futures and Digital Histories (20 credits)
• Immersive Production and Experimental Praxis (20 credits) (optional)
• Creative Application Design and Development (20 credits) (optional)
• Final Major Project (40 credits)

Entry requirements

• UCAS points: 112
• A level: BBC
• GCSE: maths and English at grade 4/C or Functional Skills Level 2
• BTEC: DMM
• IB Diploma: 29 points
• Access to HE: The Access to HE Diploma

Fees and funding

• UK students: 2026/27 fees TBC, 2025/26 fees: £9,535 per year
• EU students: 2026/27 fees TBC, 2025/26 fees: £9,535 per year with EU Support Bursary, £19,850 per year without EU Support Bursary
• International students: 2026/27 fees TBC, 2025/26 fees: £19,850 per year

Facilities

• Hyperstudio
• Immersive media studio
• Hacklabs: Electronic and Digital
• Television Studio
• Photography Suite
• Media Loan Shop

Careers and opportunities

• Digital Artists and Designers
• Digital Project Managers
• Creative Technologists
• Web Developers
• Content and Platform Developers
• Digital Researchers
• Learning Technologists
• Digital Marketing and Business Professionals

Further study

• Film and Media Production MA
• Media Management MA
• Photography MA
• Virtual and Augmented Reality MA

International opportunities

• Please note that we are unable to guarantee any UK or international opportunities such as internships, work experience, field trips, conferences, placements or study abroad opportunities and that all such opportunities may be unpaid and/or subject to additional costs.

Student Contract

• By accepting your offer of a place and enrolling with us, a Student Contract will be formed between you and the university.

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Overview:

• Founded in 1843 as the Coventry School of Design
• Received university status in 1992
• Over 30,000 students from over 150 countries
• Campuses in Coventry, London, and Scarborough
• Known for its focus on practical, industry-focused education

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Student Life:

• Over 150 student clubs and societies
• Sports teams in various disciplines
• Student support services include counseling, mental health support, and disability support
• Campus facilities include a gym, swimming pool, and student union

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Academics:

• Offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in a wide range of subjects
• Faculty with industry experience and research expertise
• Teaching methodologies include lectures, seminars, workshops, and project-based learning
• Academic support services include writing centers, math labs, and peer mentoring
• Unique academic programs include:
  • Centre for Applied Science and Technology
  • Centre for Business in Society
  • Centre for Intelligent Systems

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Top Reasons to Study Here:

• Ranked among the top 150 universities in the UK (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023)
• Excellent industry connections and partnerships
• Specialized facilities such as the National Transport Design Centre and the Centre for Advanced Manufacturing
• Notable alumni include:
  • Sir Frank Whittle, inventor of the jet engine
  • Sir David Attenborough, naturalist and broadcaster
  • Sir Patrick Stewart, actor

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Services:

• Counseling and mental health support
• Health center
• Accommodation services
• Library with over 1 million books and resources
• Technology support
• Career development services