Digital Media Development BSc Honours

The course will enable you to possess the practical skills and knowledge to develop a range of technical careers within the multimedia industry, including digital producer, digital project manager, front-end developer, information architect, multimedia authoring specialist, programmer, SEO specialist, usability and UX specialist, and web analyst specialist. Students with creative abilities will be able to find employment as designers responsible for producing the visuals of UI.
Subjects of study
The following subjects are indicative of what you will study on this course. For more details on course structure and modules, and how you will be taught and assessed, see the full course document.
Year 1 (Credit Level 4)
The first year provides you with an underpinning of the subject area. You will be introduced to computer programming concepts and languages that are used to create interactive products, basic maths that are required to understand programming algorithms and concepts, basic UI/UX principles, and the process of interactive product design.
Year 2 (Credit Level 5)
The second year introduces multimedia-specific modules which allow a degree of specialisation in design and development, from traditional websites to mobile applications. The curriculum builds onto the fundamental conceptual knowledge attained in Level 4 to apply it to field-specific subjects. The emphasis is on developing your professional skills and learning how multimedia projects are managed and organised. Creative modules allow you to build your portfolio in order to demonstrate your technical and creative skills.
Sandwich placement year
Between Years 2 and 3 you can choose to take a year out and work in the multimedia industry. This offers you an ideal chance to put into practice the skills you have learnt. It also gives you the opportunity to develop a better understanding of the needs of the industry, and the experience gained from a placement often improves your career prospects following graduation.
Year 3 (Credit Level 6)
The third year builds on specific skills attained in Level 5, and exposes you to the specialised research topics of multimedia design and development. You will complete a project of your own choice (a game, a dynamic and responsive web application or a mobile app) that provides you with the opportunity to develop more advanced skills and techniques in the potential area you will be seeking employment.
Westminster electives
As part of your course you can take elective modules at Level 5 and Level 6. Electives are an exciting opportunity to widen your experience at university and to gain skills and knowledge that will help make you more employable. Find out about Westminster electives.
Professional recognition
The course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS).
Additional costs information
To check what your tuition fees cover and what you may need to pay for separately, see our What tuition fees cover page.
International Foundation course
We work in partnership with Kaplan International College London to provide Foundation courses for international students who don’t meet our Bachelor’s degree entry requirements. For more information visit the Kaplan International College webpage.