Gain a degree in digital media production, with an initial foundation year to prepare for the course.
Study your foundation year, then progress to a degree with industry accreditation from the British Kinematograph Sound and Television Society (BKSTS).
Learn to use industry-standard systems to create, capture, store, edit, compose and distribute digital media.
Work with a wide range of professional industry standard equipment.
Build your employability by working with nationwide digital media companies.
Gain valuable experience by working on live projects.

This course enables you to develop the creative and technical skills needed to work with industry-standard technologies and current emerging platforms in disciplines such as film, animation, interactive media, gaming, mobile applications, web-based media, social media, virtual reality and cross-media.

Work placements

You will have the opportunity to arrange a year-long work placement in between your third and fourth years. This gives you a real-world experience to prepare you for your future career. You are supported in finding a placement by our experienced Placement and Employability Team who have a large range of employer contacts.

Live projects

The entire course, in terms of both content and approach, is geared towards producing employable digital media professionals through live projects. Many modules on the degree make use of Applied Projects (a University service which sources clients for live projects) that gives you the experience of working within your specialist industry.

Networking opportunities

We can provide you with the skills you need to set up your own business through our Enterprise Centre. For those involved in this opportunity, our specialist business start-up unit, The Hatchery, also provides additional free support and office space, as well as business mentors with experience in your business area. A series of guest lectures from industry professionals, networking events, competitions and other industry-based research opportunities also provide you with the opportunity to develop your network.

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

The course is suitable if you don't meet the entry requirements for our BA (Hons) Digital Media Production course, or you want extra preparation before starting degree-level study. You share the first year with other media arts and communication foundation year students, then move on to the degree.

We employ a practice-based approach to teaching and assessment set within the context of creative and industry-focused activities. You will build up a portfolio of creative work suitable for use after you graduate.

You learn through

• lab based specialist workshops
• lectures, seminars and tutorials
• self-directed study
• live projects

In the foundation year, you'll study wide-ranging media arts and communication topics, while also focussing on your particular subject area and completing assignments in that field. You'll grow as a creative, and begin developing a professional portfolio. You'll also become familiar with Hallam's exceptional facilities and staff, so you're fully prepared for undergraduate study.

This course prepares you for a career in

• Digital content creation
• Digital creative direction
• Digital marketing and branding
• Marketing management
• Social media management
• Project management
• Front end development
• App design and development
• Graphic and motion design
• Mixed reality design
• Games cinematics
• Graphic design
• Illustration
• Videography

Previous graduates of BA (Honours) Digital Media Production have gone on to work for

• Google
• Hallmark
• Joi Polloi
• Remedy Entertainment
• Sheffield Doc/Fest
• talkSport
• Spotify
• The Financial Times
• Hydra Creative 
• Wildcat Digital
• Rise at Seven

Others have established their own companies or work in freelance roles.

 

UCAS points

• 80

With at least 32 points from one A level or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example:

• CDD at A Level.
• MMP in BTEC Extended Diploma.
• A combination of qualifications which must include an A level grade C or BTEC grade M.

GCSE

• English Language or Literature at grade C or 4 or equivalents*
• Maths at grade C or 4 or equivalents*

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• An Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.

We may also accept you, if you have limited qualifications but can show evidence of ability and a genuine commitment to studying Media Arts and Communication.

We treat the foundation year as part of the Media Arts and Communication degree programme. Offers made to students will be for four years of study (or five years of study including a placement). This is made up of the foundation year plus one of our Media Arts and Communication degrees.

Some applicants may be invited to attend an informal interview with the course leader to ensure that the programme is suitable for themselves and their aspirations.

If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.

Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or over at the point of enrolment.

Important notice:

The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page.

You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information.

 

Year 1 Compulsory modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Creative Synergies In Media Production	40	Coursework
Media In Context	20	Coursework
Media Project	40	Coursework
Preparing For Independent Practice And Study	20	Coursework

 

Year 2 Compulsory modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Creating Digital Content	20	Practical
Digital Media Fundamentals	40	Coursework
Digital Storytelling	20	Coursework
Interactive Design	20	Practical
Level 4 Live Industry Project	20	Practical

 

 

Year 3 Compulsory modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Immersive Digital Design	20	Coursework
Level 5 Live Industry Project	20	Practical
Managing Creative Productions	20	Coursework
Photography And Video Production	40	Coursework

 

Elective modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
App Design And Development	20	Practical
Creative Sound Practice	20	Coursework
Documentary Production (Photography, Sound And Moving Image)	20	Practical
Introduction To Concept Art	20	Coursework
Virtual Reality Design	20	Coursework

 

Year 4 Optional modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Placement Year

 

Final Year Compulsory modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Digital Media Arts	40	Coursework
Final Digital Media Project	60	Coursework
Professional Design Project	20	Coursework