Digital Media and Communication

Get ready to enter the fast-paced world of digital media and communication, where creativity meets real-world impact. This top-ranking degree brings together advertising, social media, journalism, media production, and more, allowing you to explore multiple fields and build a future-proof skillset. Taught by industry experts and enriched with practical experience, this course equips you to thrive in a field that shapes how we live, work, and connect.

Broad Curriculum: Explore specialised areas, including Advertising, Media and Communication, Social Media, Media Production, Journalism, Music Journalism, Fashion Journalism, and Creative Writing
Real-World Experience: Develop hands-on skills and industry connections through collaborations with leading professionals, live group projects, and practical workshops.
London Location: Study in one of the world’s media capitals, immersing yourself in a vibrant and innovative landscape with unique opportunities right at your doorstep.
Industry Recognition: Benefit from a programme ranked among the top seven UK degrees in media and communication, recognised for its quality and impact.
Future-Ready Skills: Balance in-depth theory with practical skills to prepare you for diverse roles in the ever-evolving media landscape.

Foundation Year: Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness, Creative and Technology Industries Study Skills, Creative and Technology Industries Data Skills, Media and Communication Skills, Creative Industries in Practice.

Year 1: Aesthetics and Technologies 1: Practice as Research, Media Cultures, Mental Wealth: Professional Life – Agency 1, Narrative 1: Narrative Fiction, Convergent Media Industries.

Year 2: Internship / Study Abroad Module: Employment and Enterprise, Narrative 2: Advanced Narrative, Mental Wealth: Professional Life – Agency 2, Digital Research Methods, Photographing the City, European and World Cinemas, Celebrity and Influencer Marketing, Optional Placement.

Year 3: Final Project Development, Final Project Completion, Aesthetics & Technologies: Professional Practices, Mental Wealth: Professional Life – Agency 3: Freelancing at UEL Creatives, PR, Promotion and Publicity, Understanding Digital Cultures, Transmedia and Digital Futures.

Coursework will include practical outcomes, e.g. individual or group-based films, artefacts, presentations, written assignments, podcasts or research-based assignments. You can use these practical projects as part of your media portfolio when entering the job market.

You'll always receive written or audio feedback, outlining your strengths and how you can improve. We aim to provide feedback on assessments within 15 working days.