Creative and Digital Media

University of Salford

United Kingdom, Salford

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University of Salford

United Kingdom , Salford

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

Course ID PW90

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Creative and Digital Media

About

Introduction

In a nutshell

This two-year, DipHE programme trains you to become a digital media creative whilst also developing the required skills for delivering and distributing video content across platforms including business, government and the charity sector.

This course focuses on mastering the software and hardware you need in order to be an indispensable team member in this fast-growing field as well as developing your creative abilities and understanding.

The course will teach you how to create digital media content for broadcast media (e.g. BBC, ITV, Channel 4) and how to create and technically deliver content for streaming platforms – e.g. Netflix and YouTube.

Find out more by signing up to our upcoming Open Day, of if you have any general questions please contact course enquiries.

What is a 'DipHE'?

A Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) at Level 5 is awarded after two years of full-time study at university. Our DipHE programmes are hands-on and practical, with flexible learning options available so you can choose to study full or part time.

You can take a DipHE straight from college when you have completed qualifications like BTECs or A-Levels. Some people choose to take a gap year first or spend some time working before they start a DipHE.

Diplomas of Higher Education are perfect for people who want a university experience, but do not want to take a full undergraduate degree qualification. You get the support and teaching quality of a degree but don’t have to commit to three years of study before you begin. A DipHE can lead directly to a career as you will have gained valued skills and experience, or you might choose to continue with further studies.

The DipHE Creative and Digital Media programme, represents a forward-thinking initiative that equips students with the technical skills and knowledge they need to excel in our ever-evolving digital landscape. This innovative approach to education is precisely what our industry requires, and I fully endorse the programme to anyone looking to gain a competitive edge in the digital media world.

Richard Wormwell, Head of Production Innovation, Dock 10.

The most important consideration for any student should be how employable they will be once qualified. As a specialist recruiter in creative, digital and marketing, we’ve seen a significant increase in demand over recent years for people with media and content creation skills. The DipHE Creative and Digital Media course offers a well-structured industry-focused curriculum; students will develop a specialist and in-demand skillset, whilst learning the wrap-around context of how their skillset fits into the bigger picture. It’s hugely encouraging to see the University of Salford taking the lead in developing courses that are laser-focused on employability.

Andy Chesters, Director, Orchard Creative and Marketing Recruitment.

You will:

Learn how to produce content, create stories and put ideas together to develop digital and creative content
Edit video, using industry standard software
Develop immersive content
Learn the skills necessary to develop a small business and run your affairs as a freelancer

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Requirements

What you need to know

As an applicant for this course, you will:

be an enthusiast for digital media content, and curious about how it is created, measured and used to bring about success for broadcasters, production companies, sports teams, government and charities.
know who the major broadcasters are and what their video-on-demand sites (like iPlayer and ITV Player) do.
have a good working knowledge of social media platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and any other social platforms people are using. You might also know something about big ecommerce sites like Amazon, MyProtein and PrettyLittleThing.
possibly have experimented with making videos or podcasts already and seen the potential of them.
be aware of TV shows and podcasts and already have a set of favourites you could discuss â thinking about what makes them good, which target audience they are focusing on, and what challenges might have been involved in producing them.
be curious to know about how to shoot and edit video, how to look at social media analytics, how to work out which channel to use, and how to create content that resonates with very different target audiences.

Standard entry requirements

GCSE

English Language at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent) is required. Maths at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) is preferred but not essential.

You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below

UCAS tariff points

72 points

A Level

72 points

BTEC Extended Diploma

MMP

Scottish Highers

72 points

Irish Leaving Certificate

72 points

Alternative entry requirements

Salford Alternative Entry Scheme (SAES)

We welcome applications from students who may not meet the stated entry criteria but who can demonstrate their ability to pursue the course successfully. Once we have received your application we will assess it and recommend it for SAES if you are an eligible candidate.

There are two different routes through the Salford Alternative Entry Scheme and applicants will be directed to the one appropriate for their course. Assessment will either be through a review of prior learning or through a formal test.

Career

Employment and stats

What about after uni?

Graduates can go straight into industry, working for a wide range of employers in various roles.

A typical employer might be Channel 4, or one of the production companies that produce content for that channel. Alternatively, you might work for the marketing department of an e-commerce company, or for a sports team, or public sector body. You might also consider a role within the hundreds of advertising, marketing, and production agencies which serve the industry.

In the North there is a substantial and growing market which includes media companies such as the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, and Lime Pictures, as well as online companies like Rental Cars, The Hut Group, AO.com, Money Supermarket, Beauty Bay, Auto Trader, Missguided, BooHoo, and other organisations including Manchester United, Liverpool FC and Manchester City.

Graduates of the programme could also find roles in government, large organisations including the police, or major charities, who are all strongly represented in the region.