MA Digital Media: Storytelling and Production at University of Westminster

Programme overview

The Digital Media: Storytelling and Production MA is a practical course combining advanced production skills with critical analysis of the media landscape. Students develop multimedia storytelling skills including short-form video, podcasting, immersive media and promotional content, and it offers progression for graduates from non-media first degrees and career changers.

Duration: 1 year full-time; part-time day also offered | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Interactive and Immersive Media Production Skills, Interactive and Immersive Narrative Development and Media Storytelling (20 credits each) and a 60-credit Major Project. Options include Designing Narrative Experiences, Digital Audiences and Influencer Strategy, Digital Marketing and Generative AI, Documentary for Social Change, Documentary Journalism, Innovative TV Narratives, Media Law, Ethics and Regulation, Multiplatform Reporting and Podcast Production.

Career pathways

Roles include digital media producer, entrepreneurial content creator, podcast presenter/producer, mobile video director, multimedia journalist, social marketer, digital project manager, social media manager and digital media strategist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum lower second class honours degree (2:2), preferably in digital or visual media, journalism or design, though other degrees are considered. Applicants may be interviewed, set an assignment or asked to submit a portfolio. A personal statement is required. International applicants whose first language is not English need IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,315 a year. UK tuition fee per academic year as shown on the course page Source

International applicants: GBP 18,685 a year. International tuition fee per academic year as shown on the course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time

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