Digital Media and Communications BSc (Hons)
Manchester Metropolitan University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Manchester Metropolitan University

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The world of digital media is a rapidly changing one that rewards hard work and creativity – if youre looking to plug yourself in, were here to help.This is a degree made for inquiring and creative minds – and its especially geared to those seeking careers in creative digital industries. Study with us and youll explore the creation, manipulation and processing of digital content for new communication and media technologies. But youll also go further behind the scenes – looking at the social ...Read more

The world of digital media is a rapidly changing one that rewards hard work and creativity – if youre looking to plug yourself in, were here to help.This is a degree made for inquiring and creative minds – and its especially geared to those seeking careers in creative digital industries. Study with us and youll explore the creation, manipulation and processing of digital content for new communication and media technologies. But youll also go further behind the scenes – looking at the social science and theoretical frameworks beneath this content production. Supported by a team of committed and enthusiastic lecturers and researchers, youll be encouraged to find your own creative identity and express yourself through a variety of digital content, media and genres, including documentary, photography and much more. Youll also acquire a range of business-planning and research skills that will boost your employability in todays multiplatform digital environments.

WUSCA ranking:
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These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
19/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
45th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
56th
Media Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
What students say
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Makenna
29 Jan 24

My university is lovely, especially compared to my first uni. However I feel like they need to be more inclusive. There is no representation for me, even though I'm a minority..Read more

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Edward
08 Nov 23

Great facilities and campus. Staff are helpful and kind. Worst aspects is the rent being extortionate and having to spend nealry £2000 of my own money towards rent as student..Read more

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UCAS Tariff

UCAS Tariff:

104 - 112 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

26 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF):

D*D Grades / Points required

Equivalent qualifications and combinations will be considered, including Extended Project when achieved at Grade C or above Other AS levels (or qualifications equivalent to AS level) are not accepted.Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course.

IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104-112 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Popular A-level subjects

Media Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Media Studies
53%
Film Studies
34%
English Literature
27%
English Language
16%
Psychology
14%
HESA

Latest reviews

Latest Multimedia (Computing) reviews

Multimedia (Computing)
Multimedia (Computing)
Communication Studies
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Makenna
29 Jan 24
MA Multimedia Journalism
My university is lovely, especially compared to my first uni. However I feel like they need to be more inclusive. There is no representation for me, even though I'm a minority...
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Edward
08 Nov 23
Digital Media and Communications BSc (Hons)
Great facilities and campus. Staff are helpful and kind. Worst aspects is the rent being extortionate and having to spend nealry £2000 of my own money towards rent as student...
Read more
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Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University , Manchester

Manchester Met is a contemporary university which is home to one of the biggest student communities in the UK....

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Manchester Metropolitan University
Academic Division Oxford Road All Saints Manchester M15 6BH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Manchester Oxford Road  0.2 miles away
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