Bachelor in Digital Media and Creative Industries BA

For Bachelor in Digital Media and Creative Industries BA, tuition is £24,480.

Each week you will spend time in the editing suite, film studio and rehearsal spaces, producing short films, directing performances and developing digital content. Practical workshops, group projects and a placement with a cultural partner give you regular hands-on experience and help you build a professional portfolio.

The degree explores how digital media, performance and creative industries intersect, examining the production, distribution and audience engagement of contemporary content. You study the business, legal and managerial aspects alongside creative practice, preparing you for roles in film, theatre, music, visual arts and digital publishing.

• Core module “Creative Realisation: Crafting Outputs” (20 credits)
• Leadership in the Creative Industries (20 credits, Year 2)
• Digital Media and Creative Industries Research Project (40 credits, Year 3)
• Work placements with Birmingham’s cultural partners such as the Barber Institute of Fine Arts
• Access to professional-standard film studios, editing suites and podcasting suites

The University of Birmingham, chartered in 1900, is a large, research-intensive redbrick university located in Edgbaston. It offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and has a reputation for multidisciplinary research, substantial campus investment and strong academic staffing. With more than 34,000 students, including a sizeable international community, Birmingham combines historic strengths with modern facilities and a global outlook.

Research and teaching span the arts, sciences, engineering, medicine and social sciences, supported by major investments in campus infrastructure and academic appointments. The university promotes interdisciplinary collaboration through flagship fellowships and research initiatives, and many courses provide opportunities for placements, industry engagement and overseas study on its international campuses. Student support services include extensive academic development, career services and wellbeing provision tailored to an international cohort.

Life at Birmingham blends a vibrant campus with access to the city's cultural and professional resources, enabling students to pursue extracurricular activities, volunteering and professional networking. The institution’s global partnerships and growing research profile open doors for international collaborations and career pathways. Prospective international applicants should carefully check entry requirements, funding and application deadlines and contact the university’s international office for guidance on visas, scholarships and arrival planning.