Our MA in Digital Media Innovation is designed for creative professionals and media enthusiasts who wish to advance their skills in the rapidly evolving digital media landscape. This programme explores multimedia storytelling, interactive media, digital content creation, and the emerging role of AI in the creative process. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers advanced digital media production techniques, including animation, video editing, and interactive design.
The programme stands out for its strong focus on both theoretical frameworks and practical applications, ensuring you not only understand the latest media theories but gain hands-on experience working with cutting-edge media content. Come together with engaging external partners and a diverse cohort of students from different academic backgrounds to develop the skillset to innovate and lead in various media industries, from traditional broadcasting to digital platforms and creative agencies.
This programme will be taught at our cutting-edge Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus, where enhanced links with businesses will provide you with real-world knowledge, networks and skills to succeed once you graduate. You'll also benefit from access to a range of student services and other facilities at our vibrant Clifton Campus.
The programme structure includes core units such as Tools and Methods for Digital Innovation, User Experience Design Fundamentals and Advanced Digital Media. These units are designed to provide you with a deep understanding of the techniques used in contemporary digital media production.
In the second term, you will engage in a practical client project, working closely with industry partners to create innovative media content that meets professional standards. This experience is invaluable for developing a portfolio of work that demonstrates technical skills and creative vision.
The final term features the Digital Innovation Project, a capstone that allows students to showcase their ability to develop and execute a comprehensive digital media strategy. This project is conducted in collaboration with their peers and media companies, providing students with real-world experience and industry contacts.
Visit our programme catalogue for full details of the structure and unit content of this programme.
You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in any discipline.
If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades you have achieved during your studies to date.
We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree.
We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement.
If your achieved grade is lower than our entry requirements, your application may be more likely to receive an offer if you have additional relevant work experience or qualifications. If you have at least one of the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing:
See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.
Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.
If English is not your first language, you will need to reach the requirements outlined in our profile level C.
Further information about English language requirements and profile levels .
Apply via our online application system. For further information, please see the guidance for how to apply on our webpages.
Overseas applicants: 12 August 2027. Home applicants: 9 September 2027.
Please note that due to high demand, some programmes may close earlier than advertised. Early applications are advised to avoid disappointment. Places are limited and allocated on a continuous basis from September 2026 until all places are filled.