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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Digital Media and Communications (with Foundation Year)
Teesside University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Digital Media and Communications (with Foundation Year) course at Teesside University.
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Most popular A-levels studied
The Digital Media and Communications (with Foundation Year) 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.
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| History | D |
| Psychology | E |
| Sociology | D |
| Art and Design | A |
| English Language | D |
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| Art and Design | A |
| Film Studies | B |
| Psychology | E |
| Sociology | C |
| Economics | D |
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| Art and Design | A |
| Music | A |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: P308
Here's what Teesside University says about its Digital Media and Communications (with Foundation Year) course.
Course overview: This course includes a foundation year - ideal if you need additional preparation or if you don't have sufficient grades to join Year 1. 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 (with Foundation Year) 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
5 Years
Study mode
Sandwich including foundation year
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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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 (with Foundation Year) 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
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
92%
high
Teaching on my course
92%
high
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
Learning opportunities
90%
high
Learning opportunities
90%
high
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
Assessment and feedback
89%
high
Assessment and feedback
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
Academic support
95%
high
Academic support
95%
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
Organisation and management
75%
med
Organisation and management
75%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
78%
med
How well organised is your course?
71%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
Learning resources
89%
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
Student voice
74%
med
Student voice
74%
med
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
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
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
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
95%
high
Teaching on my course
95%
high
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
Learning opportunities
93%
high
Learning opportunities
93%
high
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
Assessment and feedback
90%
high
Assessment and feedback
90%
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
Academic support
95%
high
Academic support
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
Organisation and management
71%
low
Organisation and management
71%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
79%
med
How well organised is your course?
63%
low
Learning resources
84%
med
Learning resources
84%
med
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
Student voice
74%
med
Student voice
74%
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
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
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
Student information
The Digital Media and Communications (with Foundation Year) 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.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Digital Media and Communications (with Foundation Year) 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.
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
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 percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Teesside University graduates who took Digital Media and Communications (with Foundation Year) - or another course in the same subject area.
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 (with Foundation Year).
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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