Digital Media and Content Creation BA (Hons) at De Montfort University

Programme overview

Create content that informs, entertains and engages audiences across digital, social and broadcast platforms. Prepare for a career within the rapidly evolving creative and digital media industries.

What you will study

Year 1: Photography and Video Foundations, Livestreaming Video, Podcast Production Foundations, Social Media Audiences and Representation. Year 2: Content Strategy and Digital Campaigns, Creative Media Agency Practice. Year 3: Research and Audience Insight for the Major Project, Major Project and Professional Portfolio.

Career pathways

The digital media industry is constantly evolving, creating exciting opportunities for graduates who can combine creativity, technical expertise, and audience understanding. This course prepares you for careers where you can produce, manage, and develop content across multiple platforms, from broadcast and podcasting to social media, commercial campaigns, and brand storytelling.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS points: 112; A Level: BBC; BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM; T Levels: Merit; Access to HE: Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit; International Baccalaureate (IB): 26; GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths; If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential. UCAS code P304.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee; UK/home rate Source

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee; EU and international rate Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Three years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/unis/6d06ed34/de-montfort-university

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