Digital Media BA (Hons)

Why Digital Media?

Our Digital Media degree prepares you to become a modern, multi-skilled media professional, who is familiar with a range of platforms. You’ll have the chance to experiment and pursue specialisms to suit your passions and ambitions, covering subjects such as interactive design, contemporary moving image, web technologies, graphics and animation. With opportunities to gain experience on placements at high-profile media outlets, including production companies, newspapers and start-ups, our graduates stand out from the competition. There is even the chance to undertake field trips to locations such as the BBC, the Annecy International Animated Film Festival in France and NBC New York (additional costs may apply, see course web page for details). You’ll draw on the expertise of experienced lecturers and learn from high-profile professionals within the industry at our annual Media Festival, for example. Previous guest speakers have included YouTube entrepreneurs Yogscast and BT Sport’s social media content editor, Leigh Moore. You’ll also benefit from using state-of-the-art tools such as GoPro VR and Google Project Tango, as you develop skills in emergent fields such as app development and virtual reality.

Why University of Gloucestershire?

We’ve been using our expertise to support and inspire students since 1847. Join us and you will benefit from professional-standard facilities in the beautiful, historic surroundings of Cheltenham and Gloucester. With the University of Gloucestershire offering a wide variety of courses, you will have the best of both worlds - a large learning community with more than 80 societies and sports clubs to enjoy while also benefiting from lecturers who know and value you as an individual. Through our innovative Your Future Plan scheme, you will be challenged and supported to become the graduate that you want to be, ready to succeed in your chosen field. Your personal tutor will help you build your network of connections and take advantage of a range of opportunities including field trips and placements, offering invaluable experience outside of the lecture theatre. Our students never tire of finding inspiration here in the beautiful county of Gloucestershire, home to over 45 festivals every year, including 2000trees, Wychwood and the world-famous Cheltenham Literature festival. Many students gain valuable skills and experience working at these events alongside their studies.

After the course

Your story with us doesn’t end at graduation. We are proud of our record that 95% of University of Gloucestershire graduates are in work or further study six months after completing their course, and throughout your studies we are committed to working with you to develop your future plan. Destination of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE), 2016/17.