Digital Media and Creative Industries MA

    Digital Media and Creative Industries MA

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 40,422 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Digital Media and Creative Industries MA

    About

    Course overview

    Turn your creativity into your career with our MA Digital Media and Creative Industries. Get the knowledge and skills you need to build a thriving career in the arts and cultural industries.

    This MA will enhance your professional skills and give you the knowledge and expertise to progress, whether you're a graduate looking to pursue a creative career or someone who already works in the industry who's looking to lead and inspire.

    Course structure

    The MA runs over 12 months full-time; the PGDip runs over 8 months full-time. You can also study this programme on a part-time basis.

    September - December (11 weeks) 

    Full-time students normally take three modules per term in the first two terms. 

    There are two hours of seminar time per module per week, and an emphasis on guided independent learning.  

    One-third of your degree is your dissertation or a creative project. You begin planning and submit a proposal for your dissertation during term one. 

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    Course information for prospective postgraduate students on our MA Digital Media and Creative Industries taught masters degree programme.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Holders of a Bachelors degree of four years duration from a recognised university in the Saudi Arabia will be considered for postgraduate study. Holders of Bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved a GPA of 3.0/4, 3.75/5 or 75% for 2:1 equivalency or 2.8/4, 3.5/5 or 70% for 2:2 equivalency.

    Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree, with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 75% from a recognised institution to be considered. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

    English Program Requirements

    If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification.

    For this course we require IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band, which is equivalent to:

    • TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 Listening, 22 Speaking and 21 in Writing
    • Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic 67 with no less than 64 in all four skills
    • Cambridge English: C1 Advanced - minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component
    • LanguageCert ESOL SELT (UKVI): B2 'Communicator' with no less than 33 in each skill

    Career

    Career opportunities

    By studying a postgraduate degree in Digital Media and Creative Industries at Birmingham, you’ll develop transferable skills suited to a range of career paths. These skills include entrepreneurial skills, time management, creative thinking and strong written and verbal communication skills.

    Our graduates enter many roles, including:

    • Publicity
    • Video Editor
    • Editorial
    • Creative Director/Producer
    • Cultural Co-ordination
    • Digital Journalism

    Employers our School of English, Drama and Creative Studies graduates have worked for include:

    • Birmingham Museums Trust
    • Hachette UK
    • BBC
    • Fremantle Media

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    40,422 / year

    Digital Media and Creative Industries MA

    University of Birmingham

    University of Birmingham

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Birmingham