BA (Hons) Digital Media and Communication at Aston University

Our BA (Hons) Digital Media and Communication course equips you with the knowledge and skills to create, communicate, and collaborate with confidence in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. You will develop critical awareness of the role of digital media in contemporary society and confidence in the responsible and effective use of digital media and communication technologies.

Faculty: College of Business and Social Sciences  |  Department: Department of Communication and Culture  |  Duration: 4 years with integrated placement year (international students may opt out of the placement year)  |  Study mode: full-time (optional/integrated placement year)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First year core modules: Learning and Working in a Digital World, Fundamentals of Communication, Ideas that Shape Society, Rewriting History: Narrative Genres and Techniques, Investigating Society and Culture, The Making of the Modern World and others. Second year core modules: Digital Methods for Text Analysis, Professional Communication, Media, Communication and Emerging Tech, Media and Creative Industries. Placement year core modules: Integrated Placement Year.

Career pathways

As an Aston University Digital Media and Communication graduate, you will be well-placed to meet the demand for professionals skilled in digital media, content creation, and communication strategies, essential for industries increasingly reliant on digital platforms and emergent digital technology, including artificial intelligence. Our students achieve some amazing things during their time with us and after they graduate - whether it's setting up their own businesses, landing competitive graduate schemes, or making real differences within their communities.

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