BA Digital Media and Content Creation
University of Greater Manchester
About this course
BA (Hons) Digital Media and Content Creation is an undergraduate degree within the Film Studies domain, focused on media production, visual communication, and digital content development. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice and Design & Creative Practice. Students complete a major project during the final year of study. The first year introduces foundational concepts through modules such as Creating Content, Production Skills, Creating Brands, Still and Moving Image, and Creative Industries Contexts, which establish core technical abilities and context for the sector. The second year expands into broader applications with Creating Media, Future Evolutions, Creating Impact, Studio Practice, and Creative Careers: Action and Engagement. The final year involves advanced study through Innovate, Incubate, Ideas, Concepts and Practices, Professional Practice and Self-Promotion, and culminates in the Major Project module.
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Entry requirements
96 UCAS points. We accept a full range of qualifications that carry UCAS points, including A-levels and BTECs. Please see our guide to the UCAS Tariff for examples of how to achieve these points. For most courses, we are also able to consider non-tariffable qualifications. Any subjects are acceptable at Level 3. Relevant creative subjects are strongly preferred. You should also have five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), including English. You'll be required to attend an interview and provide a portfolio of appropriate work. Your portfolio should demonstrate your skills in a range of relevant creative media and styles. The quality of the portfolio/interview is the primary basis on which applicants are selected; therefore, special consideration will be given to applicants without the above qualifications who have a strong portfolio. Relevant work or voluntary experience will also be considered. In these cases, we may ask applicants to undertake additional assessments to determine their suitability for the course. If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). We also accept a range of other English language qualifications – please visit our English Language Requirements web page for more details.
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 15%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 80%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- London: 5%
- South East: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Creating Content
- Production Skills
- Creating Brands
- Still and Moving Image
- Creative Industries Contexts
- Creating Media
- Future Evolutions
- Creating Impact
- Studio Practice
- Creative Careers: Action and Engagement
- Innovate
- Incubate
- Ideas, Concepts and Practices
- Professional Practice and Self-Promotion
- Major Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Digital Media and Content Creation at University of Greater Manchester earn?
The median salary is £14,000 after 3 years, £22,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,000 and £25,000. The £22,500 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Media studies.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Digital Media and Content Creation at University of Greater Manchester?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Digital Media and Content Creation at University of Greater Manchester?
The average entrant had 94 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Digital Media and Content Creation at University of Greater Manchester?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.