Digital and Creative Enterprise, BA (Hons) 1 year top-up course

Course Overview

Bradford Media School

The Bradford Media School has a long and successful track record in providing courses in new media technologies, taking advantage of the up-to-date knowledge of the School’s teaching and research staff. The courses are taught as part of the University’s unique partnership with the National Media Museum, which boasts world-class resources and archives, and as part of the Yorkshire and Humber Skillset Media Academy. We are also a BBC Partner which means our students get regular opportunities to work on 'live' briefs and win BBC placements.

Employment prospects

79%

of our 2011 graduates from the Bradford Media School found employment, or went on to further study, within six months of graduating*

* These statistics are derived from annually published data based on those UK domiciled graduates who are available for employment or further study and whose destinations are known.

Special features

• All Bradford Media School courses develop your experience and understanding of the technologies that are creating the new generation of interactive digital media
• You will study technical fundamentals, the integrated use of major current software packages, the conventions of key forms of digital media production, and the social and cultural contexts within which media products are distributed
• Significant and successful professionals working in the media are involved in course design and give regular lectures, tutorials and masterclasses
• If you wish, you may take the opportunity to spend a “year out” period of 12 months in appropriate employment
• Our digital arts facilities are state-of-the-art and include equipment for still and moving image creation, manipulation and output.
• Students undertake professional-style production projects that replicate the creative industrial experience
• The BSc (Hons) Digital Media is also available part-time via the University's 'New Route' programme

Aims

This one-year BA is aimed at people who have already studied for two years in the field of digital media, for example, for a Foundation Degree or an HND. It allows you to further develop your skills and knowledge of a wide range of digital media by undertaking major projects, both individually and in groups, working under the guidance of practising professionals. Alongside these projects you will have the opportunity to increase your knowledge in specific areas such as digital videography or multimedia, depending on your interests and previous experience.

Entry requirements for 2013

Typical offer (UCAS tariff points): Foundation Degree, HND or equivalent

This course is only available as a one-year top-up course to those who have completed, or expect to complete, an appropriate HND in digital media or similar area, plus GCSE English and Maths minimum grade C for all undergraduate courses. Students will be invited to attend an interview as part of the selection process.