Course Overview

The MA Digital Media Design provides both the technical and conceptual framework required to succeed in the digital environment of today and tomorrow. This program is one of the only MA degrees in the UK to combine professional development and technical skills with academic rigor and scholarly consideration. The philosophy of the program is that the innovative design and management of digital media must go hand in hand with critical thinking about digital media. The MA Digital Media Design concentrates on industry-standard techniques, introducing you to core development tools and how to use them. You will develop skills in coding, visual design and image manipulation, and an appreciation of user experience through research. By the end of the course, you will have built connections with companies and industry networks and will have developed project-based portfolios that will greatly facilitate your entry into the job market.

General Eligibility

A second-class honors degree (2:2 or above) in a related subject. As part of the application process, you are required to complete a two-part admissions exercise asking you to indicate your experience in digital media and to demonstrate your ability to develop a simple web page using HTML.

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the requirement for this course is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 7.0, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.