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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: 1F40

Digital Media

Birkbeck, University of London
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£18,500Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in media and communication with the BA (Hons) Digital Media at Birkbeck, University of London. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. From social media influencers and AI algorithms to wearable tech and digital activism, this BA Digital Media gives you the chance to explore how digital technologies are transforming society, culture and identity. Why choose this course? - It combines academic rigour with creative practice and career-focused training to equip you with the critical insight, practical skills and professional experience you need to thrive in today’s fast-changing digital landscape. - You can build your degree around your goals, studying towards the BA Digital Media, or tailoring your studies through spec... International tuition fees are £18,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Web design
Digital storytelling and online research methods
Algorithmic bias and social media
Analytics
Visualisation and platform engagement strategies
Alongside creative and technical skills in content creation
UCAS Code:1F40
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£55,500

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Birkbeck, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£9,000£24,000£29,500
5 years£23,000£30,000£32,500

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 25% above UK average salary
This course
£30,000
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH24-01-05 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
86%
Learning opportunities
78%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
70%
Learning resources
71%
Student voice
76%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Birkbeck, University of London

Birkbeck, University of London offers Digital Media as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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