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University of Hertfordshire

Hatfield , England ,United Kingdom

BA (Hons) Digital Media Design

This course explores the digital domain, including multimedia platforms, mobile devices, and augmented and virtual realities, and establishes a rich, hybrid area of study for the 21st century. By using practice-based approaches and theory-led methodologies, the programme aims to provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to become part of the digital revolution.

In this rapidly expanding field, you'll learn how digital media are produced and have the opportunity to explore areas such as web-based content, mobile apps, interactive advertising, responsive objects and environments, networked information and social-media systems, interactive video, live performance technology and digital art installations.

Study abroad

This course offers you the opportunity to study abroad through the University's study abroad programme.
Study abroad opportunities are available worldwide and in Europe under the Erasmus+ Programme. Find out more about Study abroad opportunities.

Work placement

Placements are a valuable means of establishing industrial contacts and gaining an insight into the commercial reality of a chosen discipline. We have a long history of students working with industry to supplement the taught university curriculum with real-life on the job experience.

This has seen students working right across the creative industries sector: in graphic, product and interior design consultancies, working as an artist in residence in galleries, producing props and sets for the film & TV industry, shadowing teachers in education, working with commercial photographers through to students working right across the Music industry.

Campus Information

College Lane Campus

The main site of the university remains the College Lane campus, which houses the original Hatfield Technical College building. Notable among the buildings in this campus is the university's Learning Resource Centre, a combined library and computer centre. There is also a substantial collection of halls of residence and student houses, and the University of Hertfordshire Students' Union is headquartered at College Lane campus. The College Lane campus is also the location of Hertfordshire International College, which is part of the Navitas group, providing a direct pathway for international students to the University.

Intakes

  • Oct Deadline: May

Application Processing Time in Days: 25

Application Process

More Information Required
10 Days
Possible Interview Call from Institution
10 Days
Provisional/Unconditional Offer
20 Days
Visa Process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

This degree will prepare students for employment through professional development planning, sector analysis, portfolio development, networking and careers advice.

Potential employment prospects include:

  • Media Production houses
  • Content Creation
  • Mobile and web applications
  • Web design
  • User experience expert in industries such as games, mobile, TV, and web
  • Interactive designer / developer
  • Digital branding/advertising
  • Digital artist / creative programmer / coder
  • Video blogger
  • Indie game developer

The programme welcomes students from a wide range of backgrounds and precursor experiences. The programme also welcomes the broadening perspectives brought by International students.

This course will prepare you for careers in fields such as advertising, marketing, digital creativity, entrepreneurship, web consultancy, journalism and art.

Potential employment prospects include:

  • Media Production houses
  • Content Creation
  • Mobile and web applications
  • Web design
  • User experience expert in industries such as games, mobile, TV, and web
  • Interactive Designer / developer
  • Digital branding/advertising
  • Digital artist / creative programmer / coder
  • Video blogger
  • Indie game developer

The programme welcomes students from a wide range of backgrounds and precursor experiences. The programme also welcomes the broadening perspectives brought by International students.

PSW Opportunity

2 Years PSW is applicable after the course.(Bachelors & Masters only)

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

UCAS Points

  • 96

A Level

  • CCC - Including formal or informal qualifications in Art or Design

BTEC

  • MMM

Undergraduate (year 1)

  • Completion of the Standard XII Certificate with 60-70% depending on points tariff required by the UH course. Some courses may require specific subjects
  • IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band for standard courses – some courses require higher
  • Standard XII English with 65% will also be accepted

Undergraduate (year 2/3)

  • Depending on qualifications and course - usually require 2/3 year Diploma post-Standard XII to be considered
  • IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band for standard courses – some courses require higher