BA Digital Media and Journalism
About this course
BA (Hons) in Digital Media and Journalism, a film studies degree centred on the production, theory, and cultural impact of digital media and journalism. Core topics include Research Methods, Fieldwork, Project Management, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Design & Creative Practice, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course begins with a shared first year alongside related pathways before allowing specialisation, and offers options for an industry placement year or studying abroad between the second and third years. The first year covers core foundations through modules such as Creating Digital Content, Creative Industries and Professional Life, Digital Media and Society, and Exploring Research in Media and Communication. The second year progresses to advanced practical and theoretical study through compulsory modules like Theories of Media and Communication, Working in Digital Media, Content and Communities: Launching a Digital Publication, and Stories, Updates and Feeds – Multiplatform News. Students can tailor their studies in the second year by selecting from options such as 3D Interactive Media Development, Celebrity Culture and the Media, Commercial Music Radio Production, and Mobile First: Video and Social Media Content. The final year involves advanced study through compulsory modules including Digital Media Project, Dissertation or Individual Practice Project, Final Project (Documentary and Factual Production), and Media Law, Regulation and Ethics. Optional modules in the final year allow further specialisation in areas like Entrepreneurship for Creatives, Creative Advertising, Specialist Public Relations, and Advanced Content Creation with AI.
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Entry requirements
A levels – CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points). T levels – 96 UCAS Tariff points. International Baccalaureate – 96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis. BTEC Extended Diploma – MMM. BTEC Diploma – DD. Access – 96 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course. In addition to one of the above, you should have: GCSE English Language grade 4/C – IB grade 4 Higher level, GCSE Maths Pass – IB Pass. If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component. We also welcome applications from students who are taking a combination of qualifications listed above. For further information, please contact Course Enquiries.
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 130 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 4%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 5%
Most common jobs
- Media Professionals: 30%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 275 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 59%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Other HE qualification: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Creating Digital Content
- Creative Industries and Professional Life
- Digital Media and Society
- Exploring Research in Media and Communication
- Storytelling across Platforms
- Theories of Media and Communication
- Working in Digital Media
- Content and Communities: Launching a Digital Publication
- Stories, Updates and Feeds – Multiplatform News
- 3D Interactive Media Development
- Celebrity Culture and the Media
- Commercial Music Radio Production
- Mobile First: Video and Social Media Content
- Consumer Culture and Society
- Design Thinking applied to Media and Communication practice
- Politics, Journalism and the Media
- Digital Media Project
- Dissertation or Individual Practice Project
- Final Project (Documentary and Factual Production)
- Media Law, Regulation and Ethics
- Entrepreneurship for Creatives
- Creative Advertising
- Specialist Public Relations
- Diversity and the Media
- Working in Digital Media 2
- Transforming Audiences
- Advanced Content Creation with AI
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Digital Media and Journalism at University of Westminster earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £39,000. The £30,500 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Media studies.
What do graduates of BA Digital Media and Journalism at University of Westminster do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Digital Media and Journalism at University of Westminster?
92% 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 Journalism at University of Westminster?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 106 UCAS points.
Does BA Digital Media and Journalism at University of Westminster include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Digital Media and Journalism at University of Westminster?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.