Digital Media and Creative Industries BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Digital Media and Creative Industries BA (Hons)
Want to be a part of one of the fastest growing sectors in the world? Hone your creative practices, develop your business and project management skills and learn to deliver dynamic content to a global audience.
Benefit from our expertise in creative writing, curation, digital media, film, theatre, music, visual arts and the management aspects of these industries. Undertake work placements and make connections with our cultural and creative partners.
Why study this course?
• Learn from internationally recognised filmmakers, performanc...
Want to be a part of one of the fastest growing sectors in the world? Hone your creative practices, develop your business and project management skills and learn to deliver dynamic content to a global audience.<br/><br/>Benefit from our expertise in creative writing, curation, digital media, film, theatre, music, visual arts and the management aspects of these industries. Undertake work placements and make connections with our cultural and creative partners. <br/><br/><strong>Why study this course?</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Learn from internationally recognised filmmakers, performance practitioners and best-selling writers, as well as industry experts in curation, digital media and visual arts.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Enjoy a varied programme, choosing from modules such as Directing, Inside the Gallery, Music Festivals and Storytelling for Audiences.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Explore the legal, business, leadership and management aspects of working in this sector alongside your own creative practice.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Take advantage of cultural venues, like our on-campus gallery the Barber Institute of Fine Arts, as well as museums, theatres and cinemas in Birmingham city centre.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Top 10 for Communications and Media Studies in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2025</strong>
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
28/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W900
Institution Code
B32
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
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6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects, at least one in an essay-based subject is required. Please see A Level section above for further details about the subject requirements for this programme.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM, plus a B at A level in the required subject/s mentioned above. BTEC Diploma: DD, plus a B at A level in the required subject/s mentioned above. BTEC Subsidiary Diploma: D, plus AB at A level, including the required subject/s mentioned above.
A level
A,A,B
We prefer applications from students offering at least one A level in an essay-based subject from our list of preferred subjects: Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Art & Design (all pathways); Business Studies; Classical Civilisation; Classics; Drama; Economics; English Language; English Language and Literature; English Literature; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Film; Geography; Government and Politics; Health and Social Care; History; History of Art; Law; Media Studies; Music; Performance; Philosophy; Politics; Psychology; Religious Studies; Social Care; Social Policy; Sociology; and Theatre Studies. Students without a preferred subject may be invited to submit a 1000 word admissions essay. General Studies is not accepted.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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