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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: P304

Digital Media and Communications

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£20,000Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
96%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in media and communication with the BSc (Hons) Digital Media and Communications at Manchester Metropolitan University. Based in Manchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. BS(c) Digital Media and Communications is designed to develop the next generation of storytellers and critical thinkers, equipping you with the skills and resources to create powerful narratives across a variety of digital platforms and channels. With impactful storytelling at our core, we blend creativity, technology, critical analysis and real-world application to prepare you for a rapidly evolving media landscape. You'll start by mastering the essential skills for a career in digital communications: research, critical thinking, and technical skills contextualised via the lens of digital ... International tuition fees are £20,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £19,500 within three years, and a 85% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Digital Media Foundations
Critical Analysis and Research Methods
Visual Communication and Design Principles
Audio Production and Storytelling
Web and Social Media Strategy
Video Production and Post-Production
Digital Marketing and Audience Engagement
Final Year Project in Digital Communications
UCAS Code:P304
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC - BBC

International Baccalaureate

26 points

IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104-112 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£60,000

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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Manchester Metropolitan University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£25,000£28,000
3 years£14,500£19,500£23,000
5 years£19,500£23,500£28,500

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 19% below UK average salary
This course
£19,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH24-01-05). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working
15%Seeking Work
80%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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
96%
Learning opportunities
95%
Assessment and feedback
92%
Academic support
97%
Organisation and management
91%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
97%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University offers Digital Media and Communications as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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