University of Birmingham - College of Arts and Law
MA Digital Media and Communications
Birmingham, United Kingdom
MA
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
28 Aug 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
GBP 11,250 **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for UK students |3 July 2026 for international students
** Home: £11,250: full time | £5,625: part time | International: £30,420 full-time
Key Summary
Discover why we are the UK university most targeted by top graduate employers ('Graduate Market in 2024' and 'Graduate Market in 2025' High Fliers reports) at our on-campus Postgraduate Open Day.
In our digital age, communication is more crucial than ever. This programme will prepare you to engage critically with various media practices, paving the way for careers in related fields or further academic research.
The course runs over 12 months full-time. You can also study this programme on a part-time basis.
This programme will equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in the digital media industry. You'll learn about the latest trends in digital media, including social media, mobile technology, and AI.
You'll also develop your communication and research skills so you're ready to enter the world of business and media, and develop a deep understanding of content creation and data analysis.
- Learn from industry experts: Our academic staff have world-leading research and education experience, as well as close working relationships with film studios, media, and creative industries.
- Gain hands-on experience: You'll have the opportunity to work on real-world projects and develop a portfolio of your work, to ensure you're industry-ready.
- Network with other professionals: Connect with like-minded students and industry professionals at networking events and employer talks.
To help you afford your studies, we’ve put more than £33 million into student support and scholarships. We also offer a range of advice on searching for funding and managing your finances.
125th Anniversary Scholarships for International Students
We have a proud heritage of removing barriers to education. In 2025, we celebrate our 125th anniversary as a University. To mark this milestone, we’re offering £5,000 scholarships to students from a select number of countries.
Scholarships for international students
At Birmingham, we believe in removing all barriers to education, so all of our talented students can achieve their full potential. As an international student you can take advantage of our wide range of University run scholarships as well as the many scholarships and bursaries from external funding organizations.
Please visit the course webpage below for up-to-date information on modules.
By studying a postgraduate degree in Digital Media and Communications at Birmingham, you’ll develop transferable skills suited to a range of career paths. These skills include statistical analysis, data manipulation and visualisation and digital content creation.
This programme will prepare you for a range of roles in the digital, creative and media industries. The skills you’ll learn, and the topics you’ll cover, will provide you with a rounded understanding of the sector, giving you the tools to be an architect of the future in this fast-moving area. Graduates of our programme might go into roles such as:
- Social media manager
- Content creator
- Digital marketing specialist
- Public relations specialist
- Digital strategist
- Social media analyst
- Content marketing manager
- E-commerce manager
The University has connections and partnerships with a range of regional, national and international organisations, and there will be opportunities to connect with those organisations throughout the programme.
Get ready for tomorrow, with advice, guidance and opportunities at every step of your studies. From developing new skills to preparing for a PhD, our Careers Network can help you gain an advantage in the job market or advance in your field.
Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network offers a range of events and support services including networking opportunities, career coaching, one-to-one guidance, careers fairs and links with leading graduate recruiters. We also offer subject-specific careers consultants and a dedicated careers website for international students.
At Birmingham, research and teaching go hand-in-hand. Lecturers and professors continue to research in their field, offering valuable expertise in Digital Media and Communications.
- Taught modules - each module represents a total of 200 hours of study time, including preparatory reading, homework and assignment preparation.
- Seminars – modules are mainly taught by small group teaching.
- Dissertation – you'll undertake a 12,000-word dissertation in an area that interests you.