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

English with Digital Media Production

Ulster University

(4.3)
70 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the English with Digital Media Production course at Ulster University.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

C,C,C

Applicants may satisfy the requirement for the final A level grade in the above grade profiles by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications to the same standard as defined by the University. Preference may be given to applicants holding Grade C in History at A2.

Most popular A-levels studied

The English with Digital Media Production course at Ulster 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.

English studies
Media studies
SubjectGrade
English LiteratureC
Health and Social CareB
HistoryC
Religious StudiesB
PsychologyC
SubjectGrade
Health and Social CareB
Art and DesignB
English LiteratureC
Business StudiesA
HistoryB
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: Q3P3

Here's what Ulster University says about its English with Digital Media Production course.

English at UU is a fantastic course taught by fantastic lecturers. We bring passion, friendliness and expertise to our teaching; you bring a love of reading, enthusiasm and your creative imagination. The result is a great learning experience!

If you love to get lost in a book, English is the subject for you. Alongside a solid grounding in classic texts, the teaching at UU will give you the opportunity to develop your own interests: whether you prefer historical drama or detective novels, fantasy literature or instapoetry, narratives of slavery or gothic fiction, you're sure to find something you'll enjoy.

Our wide range of optional modules also includes courses on creative and professional writing to develop your skills as a communicator and raise your game for the jobs market. All employers love people who think in original and sophisticated ways, who display emotional intelligence and a creative imagination, and who can express themselves persuasively on paper and with confidence when speaking. This is what UU English graduates are like.

Source: Ulster University

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study English with Digital Media Production at Ulster University.

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2 course options available.

Qualification

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

Department

Coleraine Campus

Location

Coleraine | Coleraine

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Sandwich

Subjects

• English literature

• Digital media

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year (provisional)
Scotland£9,535 per year (provisional)
Wales£9,535 per year (provisional)
Northern Ireland£4,855 per year (provisional)
Channel Islands£9,535 per year (provisional)
Republic of Ireland£4,855 per year (provisional)
EU£17,490 per year
International£17,490 per year

Ulster University student reviews

(4.3)
Based on 70 reviews from Ulster University's students and alumni
5 star
59%
4 star
21%
3 star
13%
2 star
6%
1 star
1%
All reviews

Showing 68 reviews

Foundation year student

2 years ago

Iu2019ve really enjoyed my course as it gave me the ability to complete works In a range of different art/ design based subjects. It helped me experience different courses I never wouldu2019ve thought of doing. My tutors are all lovely and very supportive. Theyu2019ve made the course more enjoyable.

(5)
Overall

5th or higher year student

3 years ago

There are many clubs and societies offered for everyone at ulster university.

(5)
Student Union

5th or higher year student

3 years ago

Campus life is great, everyone seems happy and comfortable in the environment. The uni is situated in a beautiful place and it has massive grounds to walk and a river nearby. The local town is great with great facilities for all.

(5)
University life

5th or higher year student

3 years ago

At the moment I am travelling to uni which is proving quite expensive especially with the cost of fuel recently.

(2)
Finance

5th or higher year student

3 years ago

Academic support and welfare services are both excellent and there anytime when you need them.

(5)
Support

5th or higher year student

3 years ago

The library is great and opened for all 24/7

(5)
Facilities

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Ulster University

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

The English with Digital Media Production course at Ulster 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

English studies
Media studies

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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

92%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

94%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

82%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

84%

low

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

83%

low

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

83%

low

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

72%

low

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

92%

med

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

92%

high

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

90%

med

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

87%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

73%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

79%

low

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

87%

high

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

90%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

92%

med

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

80%

med

How well organised is your course?

80%

med

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

87%

med

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

89%

low

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

84%

low

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

55%

low

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

72%

low

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

77%

low

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

88%

high

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

70%

low

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

72%

low

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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

84%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

92%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

77%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

75%

low

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

79%

low

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

89%

med

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

87%

med

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

83%

low

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

78%

med

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

86%

med

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

83%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

78%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

74%

low

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

84%

med

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

92%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

89%

med

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

61%

low

How well organised is your course?

73%

med

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

85%

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?

81%

low

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

58%

low

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

74%

low

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

73%

low

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

79%

med

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

79%

low

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

83%

med

Student information

The English with Digital Media Production course at Ulster 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.

English studies
Media studies
Mode of study
Full-time99%Part-time1%
Gender ratio
Female83%Male17%
Where students come from
International12%UK88%
Student performance
2:1 or above66%
Number of students245
Mode of study
Full-time99%Part-time1%
Gender ratio
Female67%Male33%Other1%
Where students come from
International4%UK96%
Student performance
2:1 or above88%
Number of students715
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about Ulster University graduates who took English with Digital Media Production - or another course in the same subject area.

Language and area studies

Graduate statistics

75%

In work, study or other activity

55%

Say it fits with future plans

50%

Are utilising studies

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

We have no information about future earnings from students that studied this course.

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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