Overview

The Digital Media and Creative Industries course from Loughborough University London is the ideal next step if you want to specialise in advertising and creative campaigning, digital media applications, digital heritage, cultural institutions or social identities and media – and gain a deep understanding of sector dynamics and contexts.

On the core modules, you’ll examine digital platforms and network society, cultural policies and the workings, reach and influence of today’s creative economy. Layer this with specialist optional modules spanning topics like immersive experiences and creative technologies, sport public relations, and creative producing in the digital economy.

Whatever pathway you carve out, expect to get hands-on – building work-ready skills like presenting, podcasting, planning campaigns and working in a team.

Studying in the heart of East London’s creative, tech and innovation hub, you’ll hear from industry leaders at organisations like V&A East, Sadlers Wells East and BBC Music Studios. It's the ideal place to connect with the right people and find partners for your collaborative project and dissertation.

Career opportunities:

Multi-skilled conceptual and creative thinkers are in demand across the digital media and creative industries. On this master’s, you’ll gain the know-how to stand out in this competitive field and shape the developments of the future.

You'll graduate primed for roles in digital media, advertising, film, social media, public relations, immersive experience design, journalism, fashion and the museum and heritage industries. Or in any area that uses digital and creative media as a tool for progress.

Graduates of this course have taken their skills into wide-ranging roles including:

Creative director
Digital marketing manager
Marketing and communications manager
Social media manager
Media manager

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Branding and Identity

Researching Media Industries

Media, Social Movements and Identities
Sport Public Relations and Communication

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-14 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-24 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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4.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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4.5

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:2 honours degree with a minimum of 55% (or equivalent international qualification), in social science, humanities or associated subject.

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Tuition Fees

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21300 GBP / year

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12900 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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