UWE Bristol

UWE Bristol is one of the UK’s most popular universities. Over 30,000 students study either in Bristol or at one of its overseas partner universities. Everything at UWE Bristol is focused on making sure students are best positioned for the future they want - academically, practically, professionallyand socially. The University’s focus on real-world learning experiences means graduates are adaptable, enterprising and ready for work. And the results speak for themselves. 94% of international first-degree graduates are in employment six months after graduation*.

* Destination of Leavers from Higher Education survey, published 2018

Programme Overview

Programme Introduction

BSc (Hons) Digital Media is a comprehensive degree programme offered by the Department of Computer Science and Creative Technologies at UWE Bristol. It aims to provide theoretical as well as practical knowledge building on the specialist skills students acquired in the Higher Diploma / Associate Degree programme. The programme also aims to extend students’ knowledge by introducing current topics related to digital media. It addresses recent technology developments and anticipates emerging industry needs that will be essential in the changing technological, business, and social environment.

Programme Aims

This programme aims to:

• provide skills in the design and implementation of digital media and computer games, including an understanding of the mathematical and technological principles required, as well as an exploration of the creative potential presented within the development of media for web platforms, and their cultural and technological contexts;
• provide practical skills in web development and design and deployment of rich interactive media;
• develop students’ ability to make efficient, innovative and robust contributions to companies engaged in the development of products for web platforms and related digital media; and
• develop students’ understanding of the importance and mechanisms of project management, and associated tools, within computing, with particular reference to the development of digital media and the web.

Career Prospects

Graduates will be equipped with a wide range of practical skills and theoretical knowledge enabling them to pursue career opportunities ranging from roles in large corporations to smaller entrepreneurial startups, working at all stages of content creation. Positions include designer, developer and creative technologist. They may also take up roles in project management, client handling, information architecture and user experience design.

Programme Structure

Students will take 2 compulsory modules (worth 60 credits) and select optional modules (worth a further 60 credits) to complete 120 credits in total. The programme structure is as follows:

Assessment

Various assessment methods are used, including coursework assignments, presentations, written examinations and project.

Entry Requirements

Holders of a Higher Diploma / Associate Degree in multimedia, digital entertainment, or related subject; or equivalent qualification.