Digital Media Technology - BSc (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In Birmingham

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    3 Years

Digital Media development requires a comprehensive understanding of image, video and mixed reality processing. BSc (Hons) Digital Media Technology, aims to develop you with the versatile and rich combination of skills that will enable you to design and develop tomorrow’s digital media products.

You’ll have the opportunity to practice professional skills by delivering the course content in a project-driven and practice-like way, in specialist labs containing the latest hardware and software. Your skills will be further developed through the group project based module which take place in year two of the programme.

We also have well-established links with companies such as BBC, Microsoft and Cisco, ensuring that the programmes remain current and relevant to industry. The course also enables you to interact with potential employers by collaborating with industrial partners and participating in various events throughout the academic year.

Graduates will be equipped for careers related to media and computing. You could explore careers in multimedia development, web and interactive application development and multimedia content development.

You’ll also have the opportunity to take a sandwich placement year between your second and third year. This is highly recommend as it will give you an invaluable opportunity to hone your expertise, try out a potential career path and get relevant workplace experience that is valued by so many employers. The course is also part of the Erasmus scheme, which allows you to study abroad within the EU for a semester, normally during the second year of your course.

Our Digital Media Technology degree is part of the School of Computing and Digital Technology, located at the Millennium Point Building as part of the City Centre Campus, in the heart of Birmingham.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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15 Bartholomew Row, B5 5JU

Start date

On request

About this course

OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.

GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above
Equivalent level 2 qualifications can be accepted
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
See level 3 entry under Irish Leaving Certificate for full details
English Language and Mathematics at grade C or above
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment

Become prepared for a variety of careers - After successfully graduating from this course, you will be equipped for careers related to media, computing and technology roles such as: multimedia developer, web and interactive application developers, multimedia content developers and media technology specialist. There is also an opportunity to proceed to postgraduate study.  
Highly experienced staff - Learn from our team of highly qualified academics and practitioners that offer a wealth of expertise, and links with industry, to support your learning and career opportunities.
State-of-the-art facilities - You’ll be learning in our Millennium Point building that has recently had a £6.5 million investment in facilities and our £62 million Parkside Building at the City Centre Campus, that includes four industry-standard TV studios featuring the latest Sony equipment and a ‘green screen’ MILO studio.
Get real life work experience - This course has the option of a sandwich year which you can take between your second and final year. Plus, you will have the option to join our Curzon Software House and take part in industry projects over summer to build up skills for your CV.

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Subjects

  • Multimedia
  • Design
  • Project
  • Technology
  • Media
  • Computing
  • Computer Programming
  • Programming
  • Media Technology
  • Website
  • Development

Course programme

Year One

In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Systems
  • Innovation Project
  • Website Design and Development
  • Media Technology
  • Multimedia Design and Graphics
Year Two

In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):
  • Sound for Visual Effects
  • Narrative Design
  • Video Production Technology
  • 3D Modelling and Animation
  • Multimedia Group Project
Year Three

In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):
  • Individual Honours Project
  • Creative Visualisation
  • Professional Practice
  • Cross Platform Media
  • Consultancy and IT Management

Additional information

UCAS Code: 1001Study mode: Full Time (3 years), Sandwich (4 years)

UK students
Award: BSc (Hons) Starting: Sep 2021
Mode - Sandwich
Duration - 4 years 

International students
Award: BSc (Hons) Starting: Sep 2021
Mode - Full Time
Duration - 3 years
Fees - £13,200 per year

Digital Media Technology - BSc (Hons)

Price on request