
Digital Media and Communications BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Digital Media and Communications BA (Hons)
In a rapidly growing digital media world, effective communication is key. Communication employers need creative professionals with expertise in digital media and communications. The global digital media market is expected to grow by 12.8% annually until 2030 (Source: Grand View Research 2023).
This degree is ideal for those looking to work in the creative digital industries. Our BA (Hons) in Digital Media and Communications is shaped by the latest trends and technologies needed by employers. Youll have the practical skills to create stand-out digital content. You’ll also un...
In a rapidly growing digital media world, effective communication is key. Communication employers need creative professionals with expertise in digital media and communications. The global digital media market is expected to grow by 12.8% annually until 2030 (Source: Grand View Research 2023).<br/><br/>This degree is ideal for those looking to work in the creative digital industries. Our BA (Hons) in Digital Media and Communications is shaped by the latest trends and technologies needed by employers. Youll have the practical skills to create stand-out digital content. You’ll also understand the ethical, legal and theoretical dimensions of the industry. You will be a valuable asset to any organisation that relies on the power and reach of digital media..<br/><br/><strong>Focus on practical skills</strong><br/>We combine storytelling creativity with digital production skills. You’ll learn techniques in:<br/><br/><br/>- still and moving image production<br/><br/><br/>- copyediting<br/><br/><br/>- motion graphics<br/><br/><br/>- computer game design<br/><br/><br/>- analytics in marketing campaigns<br/><br/><br/>- storytelling<br/><br/><br/>You’ll be ready to put your practical training to work as soon as you graduate.<br/><br/><strong>Industry-level media facilities</strong><br/>Use our industry-level equipment and media facilities for radio and television production, including a state of the art newsroom. Here you’ll develop practical skills in a fast paced real world environment.<br/><br/><strong>Specialise in filmmaking and radio</strong><br/>Gain experience with our filmmaking society where you can create and produce video content. Our student-run radio station offers opportunities to develop your skills in audio production and broadcasting<br/><br/><strong>Award-winning animation students</strong><br/>Our Digital Media students have consistently been winners and nominees for Best Animation category of the RTS Scotland Student Television Awards.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
P304
Institution Code
S75
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,B,B
Access to HE Diploma
60 credits, minimum 45 at QCF Level 3, pass at 60% or above.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
A level
B,B,B
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |