Program Overview

Digital Media Courses

Our digital media courses combine expert teaching, hands-on experience and state-of-the-art facilities, including TV and radio studios, the world's largest Playstation lab and our own commercial game development studio. Taught at the Department of Media Arts and Communication, our programmes include photography, games design, animation, visual effects and film production.

Why Choose Us?

• Teaching: Rated Gold in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) for the outstanding quality of our teaching and graduate outcomes
• Accommodation: We guarantee to find you an affordable place to live that’s close to campus and comes with all bills included
• Employment: 95% of our UK graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating (2021/22 Graduate Outcomes Survey)

Courses

Undergraduate Courses

• BA (Honours) Digital Media Production: Design and produce new media products in film, animation, interactive media, web, apps, VR, cross-media and games.
  • Duration: 3 / 4 Years
  • UCAS Points: 112-120
  • UCAS Code: W212
• BA (Honours) Digital Media Production with Foundation Year: Gain a degree in digital media production, with an initial foundation year to prepare for the course.
  • Duration: 4/5 Years
  • UCAS Points: 80
  • UCAS Code: A041
• BA (Honours) Game Art: Unleash your skills in the world of game art creation – gaining experience from concept to post-production – preparing you to thrive in the games industry.
  • Duration: 3 / 4 Years
  • UCAS Points: 112-120
  • UCAS Code: W280
• BA (Honours) Game Art with Foundation Year: Gain a degree in game art, with an initial foundation year to prepare for the course.
  • Duration: 4/5 Years
  • UCAS Points: 80
  • UCAS Code: A042
• BA (Honours) Game Design and Development: Study a course with a distinctive, practice-based approach to games design – gaining a diverse skill set and useful experience within the field.
  • Duration: 3 / 4 Years
  • UCAS Points: 112-120
  • UCAS Code: A112

Postgraduate Courses

• MA Digital Media: Explore the creative and technical aspects of digital media, from concept to delivery.
  • Duration: 1 Year
  • Entry Requirements: A good honours degree in a relevant subject
• MSc Digital Media: Develop your skills in digital media production, including film, animation, interactive media, and games.
  • Duration: 1 Year
  • Entry Requirements: A good honours degree in a relevant subject

Research Areas

• Digital Media Production: Explore the creative and technical aspects of digital media production, including film, animation, interactive media, and games.
• Game Design and Development: Study the design and development of games, including game mechanics, level design, and game engines.
• Visual Effects: Develop your skills in visual effects, including 3D modeling, texturing, and lighting.

Facilities

• TV and Radio Studios: State-of-the-art TV and radio studios for production and broadcasting.
• Playstation Lab: The world's largest Playstation lab for game development and testing.
• Commercial Game Development Studio: A professional game development studio for students to work on real-world projects.

Student Life

• Student Societies: Join student societies devoted to filmmaking, games development, media, and design.
• Industry Links: Close links with major employers, including Disney, Sony, Fremantle Media, Warp Films, and the BBC.
• Career Opportunities: 95% of our UK graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating (2021/22 Graduate Outcomes Survey)