Overview

Develop critical thinking skills through a blend of academic study and practical, hands-on creative learning in state-of-the-art facilities. Build a thriving career in media, communications and the creative industries.

Career

Studying the Digital Media and Communications (Hons) course from University of Birmingham is an unparalleled opportunity to engage with a diverse cultural, textual and linguistic discipline, whilst also developing skills in intellectual analysis, critical thinking and articulate expression.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Media

Media, Culture and Identity

Media in the Workplace

Writing for Money

Media History and Technologies

Professional Communication

Researching Digital Cultures

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

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UK deadline: 14 January

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Communication Studies Digital Media View 128 other Bachelors in Digital Media 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

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The university prefer applications from students offering at least one A level in an essay-based subject from our list of preferred subjects:

Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Art & Design (all pathways); Business Studies; Classical Civilisation; Classics; Drama; Economics; English Language; English Language and Literature;
General Studies is not accepted.
Students without a preferred subject but with a strong interest in the programme are still encouraged to apply and may be invited to submit a 1000 word admissions essay.

IB Diploma

6,6,5 in Higher level subjects plus 32 points overall.

BTEC qualifications

BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM, plus a B at A level in the required subject/s mentioned above.

BTEC Diploma: DD, plus a B at A level in the required subject/s mentioned above.

BTEC Subsidiary Diploma: D, plus AB at A level, including the required subject/s mentioned above.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26400 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Disciplines

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