Overview

At Robert Gordon University studying the Digital Media (Hons) course will provide you with the knowledge and practical skills to develop a client brief from design concept to practical implementation.

The four main themes of design, user interaction, web and programming run throughout the course, and are underpinned by technical and professional skills to increase your employability.

Job Prospects

The skills you will gain in this course will equip you for employment in many different areas, including the games and film industries, training and education, data visualisation, advertising agencies, social media, mobile application and website development.

A wide range of opportunities exist in designing and developing software, and producing multimedia across the digital media sector.

Locally, there are a range of opportunities in the oil and gas industry, for example in simulating potential rig or subsea activities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dynamic Web Development

3D Modelling

Interactive 2D Scripting

Interdisciplinary Team Project

3D Character Animation

Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

330 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Design Media Management Media Studies & Mass Media View 84 other Bachelors in Media Management in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

The requirements are a HND Computing: Software Development or a similar Computing with Software Development diploma award.

Applicants from Partner Colleges

A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will be considered for entry into Year 3.

Entry into Year 2 can be considered.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

17720 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17720 GBP per year during 24 months.
National

1820 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1820 GBP per year during 24 months.

Rest of UK and EU Students

£6,930 per academic year

Living costs for Aberdeen

729 - 1069 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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