Digital Media and Communication - BA (Hons)

University of Westminster, London

Our Digital Media and Communication BA is ideal for those who are interested in internet cultures, data and society and media and communication research. The course has been designed to prepare you for the fast-changing media and communication industries and digital media roles of the future. You’ll become a highly skilled media professional who can create and share messages professionally across any digital platform, to truly connect with an audience. You’ll also be prepared for further postgraduate study.The course starts with a shared first year, where you will study alongside students on the other Digital Media BA pathways in Media Production, Journalism, Public Relations and Advertising. Together you’ll study the broad principles of digital media to produce a portfolio of digital content, develop your research skills and gain a critical understanding of core academic concepts. You’ll gain skills in content creation, digital media production, storytelling, and research, alongside a critical appreciation of the role of media in society.At the end of your first year, you’ll have the choice to continue with Digital Media and Communication or change to another pathway on the course to reflect your interests and aspirations.In your second and third year, you’ll build on your practical skills and conceptual insights. You’ll develop advanced digital production skills across platforms, with the opportunity to specialise in areas such as working with data and AI. You’ll learn how media organisations interact with society, including settings such as policy, charity, consultancy and government. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from industry professionals throughout the course and can benefit from our industry links by opting to complete a work placement year or expand your educational experience by studying aboard between Years 2 and 3. Programme recognitionThis course is delivered through a partnership with BAFTA albert Education, which provides staff and graduates with the tools and techniques needed to learn about environmentally responsible working practices and their professional relevance. The partnership will help students develop knowledge about sustainability, carbon footprinting and planet placement in programmes.CareersDigital skills are among the most sought after in graduates. As a result, our students are ideally placed to build successful careers across both the private and public sector. Job roles Content Researcher Data journalist Media planner Policy maker/special advisor (parliamentary)Research analyst Research Assistant SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) analyst Social media influencer User/Audience researcherGraduate employers Graduates from this course will be able to find employment in a wide range of sectors and professions, including government and the not-for-profit sector as well as the creative industries.Our graduates are able to work independently as well as collaboratively in roles that demand advanced communication and research skills, such as consultancy, research, administration and management. The programme also enables graduates to continue on to further postgraduate study.Graduates from our media and communication courses have found employment at organisations including:BBC TV News, Online and World Service Elle Magazine Financial Times ITN McKinsey Consulting Ogilvy Royal College of Art Sky TV and Online The Guardian