BSc (Hons) Digital Media and Communications

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BSc (Hons) Digital Media and Communications

Manchester Metropolitan University

United Kingdom, Manchester

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Manchester Metropolitan University

United Kingdom , Manchester

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

P304

Campuses

Manchester

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 20,000 / year

Next Intake September-2026

BSc (Hons) Digital Media and Communications

About

The world of digital media is a rapidly changing one that rewards hard work and creativity – if you’re looking to plug yourself in, we’re here to help.

This is a degree made for inquiring and creative minds – and it’s especially geared to those seeking careers in creative digital industries. Study with us and you’ll explore the creation, manipulation and processing of digital content for new communication and media technologies. But you’ll also go further behind the scenes – looking at the social science and theoretical frameworks beneath this content production.

Supported by a team of committed and enthusiastic lecturers and researchers, you’ll be encouraged to find your ow

Course information

In Year 1, all students will study the same units designed to develop a strong basis from which to develop an advanced understanding of digital media and communications.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

104-112

UCAS tariff points

GCE A levels - grades BCC or equivalent

Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM

Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum 106 UCAS Tariff points

UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM

T level - We welcome applications from students undertaking T level qualifications. Eligible applicants will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of Merit as a condition of offer

IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 26 or minimum 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects

Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered.

A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement.

AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A-level equivalent qualifications.

Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course.

International Baccalaureate points

IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics

IELTS score required for international students

6.0 overall with no individual element below 5.5

There’s further information for international students on our international website if you’re applying with non-UK qualifications.

English Program Requirements

6.0 overall with no individual element below 5.5

Career

Career prospects

The rapidly changing digital media and creative industries offer career opportunities in an extremely wide range of sectors, including web design, user experience, media production, research and development, project management, teaching and information management.

Some of our previous graduates are now working as project managers, digital content producers, UX designers, social media executives, consultants and more, with leading organisations including PwC, Apadmi, BBC Sport and AutoTrader.

There is also the opportunity to engage in further study and professional training, for example some of our graduates go on to study MA International Relations and Global Communications and MSc Digital Society (with specialisms in Digital Politics and Digital Sociology), where we have a growing, innovative research cluster focusing on digital society and culture, and others go on to study MA/PgDip Library and Information Management, our CILIP (The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals) Accredited course which will prepare you for a career in the modern information society and its industries.

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