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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: A041

Digital Media Production with Foundation Year

Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield, England
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4 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Intl)
£18,000Home Fee
84%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Digital Media Production with Foundation Year at Sheffield Hallam University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about shaping public narratives. Based in Sheffield, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest course information. Course summary: - Study your foundation year, then progress to a degree with industry accreditation from the British Kinematograph Sound and Television Society (BKSTS). - Learn to use industry-standard systems to create, capture, store, edit, compose and distribute digital media. - Work with a wide range of professional industry standard equipment. International tuition fees are £9,790 per year, home/UK fees are £18,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, and 87% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Digital Media Practices
Visual Storytelling and Narrative
Digital Video Production and Editing
Audio Production and Sound Design
Motion Graphics and Animation
Interactive Media and Web Design
Professional Project Development
Media Distribution and Emerging Platforms
UCAS Code:A041
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points80

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£9,790

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£39,160

Home Student Fee

£18,000

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 — Sheffield Hallam University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£16,500£19,500£24,000
5 years£20,000£25,000£30,500

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
£25,000
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 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

86%Working
1%Studying
4%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
83%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
84%
Learning opportunities
82%
Assessment and feedback
82%
Academic support
86%
Organisation and management
65%
Learning resources
84%
Student voice
77%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
78%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield Hallam University offers Digital Media Production with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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