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Digital Media and Communication - BA (Hons)
Aston University, Birmingham

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UNISTATS, UCAS
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Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Location

Main Site

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Study mode

Full Time

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Start date

Sep 2027

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Duration

4 Year

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Course info


Ready to build the skills, knowledge, and industry insight to succeed in today’s digital media and communication landscape?

Our BA (Hons) Digital Media and Communication course equips you with the knowledge and skills to create, communicate, and collaborate with confidence in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. You will develop critical awareness of the role of digital media in contemporary society and confidence in the responsible and effective use of digital media and communication technologies. Our course combines academic rigour with practical, experiential learning to ensure you embark on your career with a well-rounded profile of knowledge and skills in digital media and communication. You will learn how to use emergent digital technologies responsibly – and when appropriate – to supplement, rather than replace, your own knowledge and skills. The course is directly informed by the research expertise of our academic staff and the professional insight of our industry partners. You will learn from our multidisciplinary team of experts, giving you the freedom to specialise in a range of applications, from creative media to strategic communications to data analytics.


Key benefits

* State-of-the-art facilities - Gain hands-on experience to responsibly harness emerging technologies like generative AI and virtual reality * Adobe Creative Campus - With full access to the entire Adobe Creative Cloud, you’ll be using Adobe’s industry-standard digital tools to create high-quality work you can be proud of * Includes modules delivered by Aston Business School - Part of an elite group of global business schools that hold the gold standard of ‘triple-crown’ accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS * Strong connections - Our connections to industry and placement opportunities will help you gain the knowledge, experiences, and skills employers are actively looking for

Modules

Modules (Year 1)
Learning and Working in a Digital World (15 credits) - Core
Fundamentals of Communication (15 credits) - Core
Ideas that Shape Society (15 credits) - Core
Rewriting History: Narrative Genres and Techniques (15 credits) - Core
Investigating Society and Culture (15 credits) - Core
The Making of the Modern World (15 credits) - Core
What's Trending? Debating the Challenges of Our Time (15 credits) - Core
Literary Cultures across Time and Media (15 credits) - Core
Modules (Year 2)
Digital Methods for Text Analysis (15 credits) - Core
Professional Communication (15 credits) - Core
Media, Communication and Emerging Tech (15 credits) - Core
Media and Creative Industries (15 credits) - Core
Modules (Year 3)

Placement Year

Integrated Placement Year (120 credits) - Core
Modules (Year 4)
Digital Media and Communication Project (30 credits) - Core
Strategic Storytelling: Power, Persuasion, and Perception (15 credits) - Core
Digital Identity and Personal Branding (15 credits) - Core
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UCAS/IDP Connect
Tuition fees
Student living
£10,050 per year
Students from Domestic

DATA SOURCE:
UCAS / IDP Connect

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