Digital Media BA (Hons)
University of Leeds
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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4 Years

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Course info

This course offers a blend of theory and practice, teaching you all you need for a future in digital and interactive media.You’ll build a portfolio of practical projects and learn to analyse the impact of digital media products on individuals and society. You’ll have the opportunity to gain a range of technical skills using our industry-standard software, including graphic design, programming, animation and post-production, combining these with critical thinking, research and analytical ...Read more

This course offers a blend of theory and practice, teaching you all you need for a future in digital and interactive media.You’ll build a portfolio of practical projects and learn to analyse the impact of digital media products on individuals and society. You’ll have the opportunity to gain a range of technical skills using our industry-standard software, including graphic design, programming, animation and post-production, combining these with critical thinking, research and analytical skills.Shape your degree to suit your interests and career plans through optional modules, whether they relate to creative or technical practice or theoretical analysis of digital media. You can even undertake a work placement to gain experience of this fast-changing sector.Our links with the digital media industries ensure great opportunities if you’re looking to research, design, build or manage the interactive products and services of the future.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
6/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
6th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
22nd
Computer Science
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%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
100%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Computer Science graduate salary at this uni
£24,000
UK Computer Science graduate salary
£23,000
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 - 91 = 9% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
9%
What students say
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Priyanka
04 Mar 24

Best part of my uni experience in Leeds University so far is definitely the balance between 'play' and 'work', where I think the students here are the best at following the motto,..Read more

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Corey
29 Feb 24

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Modules

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,M1,M2 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

A Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

35 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H2,H2,H2,H2,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDD Grades / Points required

T Level:

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

including one arts, humanities or social science subject. Excluding general studies and critical thinking.

AB in Advanced Highers and AABBB in HighersorA in Advanced Highers and AABBB in HighersorAAAABB in Highers

Offers are made on an individual basis, typically a Pass with 60 credits overall including 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 should be at Distinction and 15 at Merit level.

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

If you’re taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) you may receive an alternative offer alongside a standard offer. In this case, the typical offer would be ABB plus grade A in the EPQ.

16 at higher level, with 5 at higher level in English or 6 at standard level.

Or AAAABB if awarded pre-2017.

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

Might be accepted as in combination with other qualifications. Please contact admissions teams for further advice & guidance.

Popular A-level subjects

Computer Science

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

Mathematics
69%
Physics
41%
Computing
27%
Chemistry
20%
Further Mathematics
19%
HESA
Media Studies

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

Media Studies
44%
English Literature
42%
English Language
22%
History
20%
Psychology
15%
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Tuition fees

Students living in

England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£24,500 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£24,500 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

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04 Mar 24
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Best part of my uni experience in Leeds University so far is definitely the balance between 'play' and 'work', where I think the students here are the best at following the motto,...
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29 Feb 24
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University of Leeds
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