Overview

The Digital Media and Creative Industries course delivered at the University of Birmingham is ideal if you're a graduate starting your career or someone looking for the next step in their creative career.

Discover how digital media practices offer innovative opportunities for the creative and cultural industries.

Career opportunities

By studying a postgraduate degree in Digital Media and Creative Industries at Birmingham, you’ll develop transferable skills suited to a range of career paths. These skills include entrepreneurial skills, time management, creative thinking and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Our graduates enter many roles, including:

Publicity

Video Editor

Editorial

Creative Director/Producer

Cultural Co-ordination

Digital Journalism

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Creative Industries and the Law

Digital Storytelling

Global Creative Industries

Leadership in the Creative Industries

Marketing in the Creative and Cultural Sector

Multimedia Adaptation

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-03 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Digital Media Management of Creative Industries View 168 other Masters in Digital Media in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

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

2:1 Honours Degree or equivalent, in a subject relevant to Digital Media and Creative Industries.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

30420 GBP / year

≈ 30420 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

11250 GBP / year

≈ 11250 GBP / year

Additional Details

UK: £5,625(part-time)

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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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Living costs

Birmingham

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