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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Digital Media and Communications

Teesside University

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Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Digital Media and Communications course at Teesside University.

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Most popular A-levels studied

The Digital Media and Communications course at Teesside University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Media and communication studies
Media studies
Media, journalism and communications
SubjectGrade
Art and DesignA
MusicA
SubjectGrade
Art and DesignA
Film StudiesB
PsychologyE
SociologyC
EconomicsD
SubjectGrade
HistoryD
PsychologyE
SociologyD
Art and DesignA
English LanguageD
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: P304

Here's what Teesside University says about its Digital Media and Communications course.

Course overview: Immerse yourself in the production of compelling digital content, developing skills to meet the demands of the fast-changing media environment that can be applied across a wide range of industry sectors. Hone your creative, artistic and digital skills, working to a range of briefs and real-life scenarios, which will prepare you to launch your career in the digital media and communications industries.

You focus on production of content in its many forms and explore digital cultures and the impact of digital media on communications across diverse global sectors. You learn from academics with research specialisms in digital media and communications, alongside practitioners who are in touch with the latest trends in new media and specialist areas such as video and audio production, social media platforms, AI and more

After the course: You may progress on to a range of careers across industries including motion picture and video, advertising, web design, gaming, publishing and communications, in roles such as multimedia programmer, multimedia specialist, digital copywriter, editorial assistant, games developer and social media manager.

Source: Teesside University

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study Digital Media and Communications at Teesside University.

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2 course options available.

Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Department

Media and Communications

Location

Teesside University Middlesbrough Campus | Middlesbrough

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Digital media

• Media and communication studies

• Publicity studies

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

The modules you will study

Access course information through Teesside University’s website using the course page link provided (or visit www.tees.ac.uk).

How you will be assessed

Access assessment information through Teesside University’s website using the course page link provided (or visit www.tees.ac.uk).

Teesside University student reviews

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40%
4 star
13%
3 star
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2 star
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1 star
47%
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The quality of education is not existent. Lectures - slides with superficial information, level of primary school, not applicable level, poor, unpracticable and not useful. There is no depth, no engagement, and no real knowledge—just surface-level .ppt that only touches the basics. Basically you wil...

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Teesside University

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

The Digital Media and Communications course at Teesside University features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni

Media studies
Media, journalism and communications

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

100%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

100%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

95%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

84%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

89%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

100%

high

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

95%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

89%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

89%

high

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

95%

high

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

95%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

89%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

74%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

95%

high

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

89%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

100%

high

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

79%

med

How well organised is your course?

63%

low

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

79%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

82%

low

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

89%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

63%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

84%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

74%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

87%

high

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

95%

high

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

71%

low

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

93%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

100%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

93%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

82%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

89%

high

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

96%

high

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

93%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

82%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

89%

high

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

96%

high

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

96%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

89%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

75%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

89%

high

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

93%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

96%

high

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

78%

med

How well organised is your course?

71%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

86%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

88%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

93%

high

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

68%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

79%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

75%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

83%

high

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

89%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

73%

med

Student information

The Digital Media and Communications course at Teesside University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Media and communication studies
Media studies
Media, journalism and communications
Mode of study
Full-time32%Part-time68%
Gender ratio
Female28%Male72%
Where students come from
International24%UK76%
Number of students25
Mode of study
Full-time81%Part-time19%
Gender ratio
Female31%Male68%Other1%
Where students come from
International15%UK85%
Student performance
2:1 or above96%
Number of students100
Mode of study
Full-time87%Part-time13%
Gender ratio
Female34%Male65%Other1%
Where students come from
International14%UK86%
Student performance
2:1 or above97%
Number of students145
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

The Digital Media and Communications course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about Teesside University graduates across each of those subject areas.

Media studies
Media, journalism and communications

Graduate statistics

55%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

65%

In work, study or other activity

55%

Say it fits with future plans

55%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

30%

Artistic, literary and media occupations

25%

Elementary occupations

10%

Information Technology Professionals

5%

Administrative occupations

Graduate statistics

70%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

80%

In work, study or other activity

50%

Say it fits with future plans

50%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

20%

Artistic, literary and media occupations

20%

Media Professionals

15%

Elementary occupations

10%

Business and public service associate professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Teesside University graduates who took Digital Media and Communications - or another course in the same subject area.

Media, journalism and communications

Earnings

£19k

First year after graduation

£21.7k

Third year after graduation

£25.6k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Digital Media and Communications.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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