BSc in Digital Media Computing
Birmingham City University
Key Information
Campus location
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 - 4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
GBP 9,250 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
* UK students: £9,250 per year | international students: £13,980 per year
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Introduction
We’ve developed this multidisciplinary course to combine computing and digital media. This enables you to leave university as a versatile graduate with a mix of computing, technical and content creation skills.
You’ll study with the support of the latest in digital media technology equipment. This includes digital TV studios, and editing and dubbing suites.
Study with us so you’ll be prepared for a world seeking those able to develop the next generation of digital media products.
What's covered in this course?
Our Digital Media Computing course is an intellectually challenging and highly rewarding programme that covers everything from coding to animation. It will prepare you to meet the professional and technical demands of the industry.
In the first year, you will learn underlying principles of computer science, as well as visual design and human-computer interaction, bringing these together through a collaborative innovation project and taking part in our annual Innovation Fest. This is where students get together to solve society’s problems with creative technology. Previous projects have included medical assistance drones, accessible gaming controllers, and smart housing solutions. The event brings together students, academics and industry guests, so it’s a great way to have fun, build experience and network, and win prizes!
During the second and third years of study, you will explore more in-depth the areas of web application development, digital media processing, media production and 3D modelling and animation. You will have opportunities to work on real-world projects through a major group project in year two, as well as undertaking an individual project in the final year.
You will develop key transferable skills, such as teamwork, reflection and self-awareness. You’ll also gain analytical skills through coursework tasks, as well as enhance your problem-solving using a range of systems and technologies.
You will have the option to undertake an industrial placement after your second year, gaining valuable work experience, and on the course, you'll acquire skills in web technology, programming, animation, 3D modelling, video production, human-computer interaction and interface design to develop web and interactive digital media applications.
Professional placement year
This course offers a professional placement year. This allows you to spend a whole year with an employer, between the second and third years of your degree and is a great way to find out more about your chosen career. Some students even return to the same employers after completing their studies.
The University will draw on its extensive network of local, regional and national employers to support you in finding a suitable placement to complement your chosen area of study. If you do not find a suitable placement, you will be automatically transferred back to the standard, non-placement version of the course.
Please note that fees are payable during your placement year, equivalent to 20% of the total full-time course fee for that year (£1,850 for UK students).
Why choose us?
- Brand new facilities at STEAMhouse - This £70 million state-of-the-art building will become the new home for the School of Computing and Digital Technology from the start of the 2022 academic year. Based at our expanding City Centre Campus, this unique centre will give you access to outstanding facilities and teaching spaces, as well as opportunities to collaborate with people and businesses across multiple sectors and work on real industry-based projects
- 90% of students are satisfied with this course (NSS 2022)
- Prepare for the industry - Gain computing and multimedia skills to apply the latest technologies, as well as the versatility to succeed in a constantly evolving, challenging industry. Our students have gone on to work with companies such as Big Marketing and Caterpillar
- Highly experienced staff - Our team of academics and practitioners offer not only academic expertise but also current industry understanding and business acumen
- Excellent campus facilities - Our City Centre Campus houses the largest University TV studio, within a purpose-built Media Centre at The Parkside Building. See our facilities.
- A range of study techniques - Network opportunities, multimedia events and guest speakers bring the insights, contacts and realities of the media world to your studies
Curriculum
Year One
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following core modules (totalling 120 credits):
- 2D Game Programming
- Computer Systems
- Website Design and Development
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Network Fundamentals
- Innovation Project
Year Two
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following core modules (totalling 120 credits):
- Database and Web Application Development
- Digital Media Processing
- Video Production Technology
- 3D Modelling and Animation
- Collaborative Practice
- Research and Testing Methods
Professional Placement Year (optional)
In order to qualify for the award of Bachelor of Science with Honours Digital Media Computing with Professional Placement, a student must successfully complete all of the Level 6 modules listed below as well as the following Level 5 module.
- Professional Placement
Final Year
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following core modules (totalling 120 credits):
- Individual Honours Project
- Creative Visualisation
- Cloud-Based Web Services
- Virtual Production
- Professional Futures
Career Opportunities
Employment Opportunities
The University is committed to preparing you for your future career and giving you a competitive edge in the graduate job market. The University’s Graduate+ programme, an extracurricular awards framework, is designed to augment the subject-based skills that you will have developed throughout the programme with broader transferable skills which will enhance your employability options upon
Placements
You'll be encouraged to further enhance your career prospects by including an industrial placement in your course. This takes place after the second year of study and extends the course duration to four years.
As well as providing the workplace experience sought by many employers, a placement provides an invaluable opportunity for you to further develop your practical expertise, earn money and try out a potential career path. Our placements team support you throughout the placement process.