UWE Bristol

UWE Bristol is a thriving, modern university, with an excellent reputation for its well respected degrees and graduate employability.  The University ranks 11th in “Building and Town and Country Planning” in The Guardian University Guide 2021. 

UWE Bristol is home to over 30,000 students from over 160 countries, studying both in the UK and with overseas partners.  The University’s inspiring courses and teaching commitment have led to its consistently high level of performance in many UK higher education rankings.  This includes 21st place out of 121 UK institutions in The Guardian University Guide 2021, a Gold rating in the 2018 Teaching Excellence Framework and 2nd in England* in the National Student Survey 2020 for overall student satisfaction. 

The University’s outstanding research is making a real impact on society too, from developing robotic tools to improving air quality, UWE Bristol is changing lives for the better. 

UWE Bristol provides students with everything they need from experienced and well-connected academics along to fantastic support services.  Everything is there so they can make it happen and get the career they want.  

*excluding specialist Higher Education Institutions. 

Programme Overview

Programme Introduction

This Digital Media programme addresses recent technology developments and anticipates emerging industry needs that will be essential in the changing technological, business, and social environment. You will be equipped with a wide range of practical skills and theoretical knowledge to pursue career opportunities in the field of design and coding, web development, media production, games development and audio technology.

Programme Strusture

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:

Modules	Credits	CEF Codes^
Creative Technologies Project	30
Interaction Design	30	34Z120190

PLUS 60 credits selected from:

	Credits	CEF Codes^
Commercial Games Development	30	34Z134752
3D Modelling and Animation	30	34Z134736
Audio-Visual Production	30	34Z134744
Live Sound	15
Advanced Performance	15

^ For part-time mode only

Selection of some optional modules depends on previous studies.

+ Live Sound and Advanced Performance modules require prior audio and instrumental music trainings.

Assessment

Coursework assignment, presentation, examination and project.

Entry Requirements

Holders of a HD / AD in multimedia, digital entertainment, or related subject; or equivalent qualification.

English Proficiency Requirements All candidates must hold at least an overall IELTS score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component or an overall IELTS of 6.0 with 6.0 in each component or equivalent. (Holders of a VTC HD are considered to have met the English proficiency requirements.)