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Digital Media, Culture and Communication

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • October 2027
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Key transformations in digital technology are shaping our lives. Examine how digital media, culture and communication has changed how we live, interact and create.

Why study Digital Media, Culture and Communication at York?
Learn to analyse and respond to shifts in digital media. You'll be supported by experts in digital media from across a range of disciplines. Under their guidance, you'll make sense of how digital developments shape our lives and experiences.

Explore a wide range of topics within digital media, culture and communication. This includes exploring personal identities, imagining geopolitical futures and examining the impact of AI on decision-making. You'll also delve into how we tell stories and create content in a digital world. In the process, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and skills to realise your ideas.

Develop practical skills in applied modules. Our range of option modules will allow you to tailor your degree to suit your interests. This includes applied modules that cover interactive media, filmmaking and content creation. This allows you to develop a practical skill set within the area of digital media that you're passionate about.

Prepare for your future. During your studies, you'll have access to careers support, events and opportunities. You'll also have the option of adding a placement year to your degree. This allows you to gain invaluable experience working before you graduate. Over the course of your studies, you'll develop a highly flexible skill set and gain knowledge relevant across industries.

For full details of course structure and content visit our course pages: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/ba-digital-media-culture-and-communication/

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • October 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
L391
Institution code:
Y50
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
L391
Institution code:
Y50
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
ABB

T Level
D

Distinction overall
T Level subjects in Accounting; Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing; Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction; Digital Business Services; Digital Production, Design and Development; Digital Support and Services; Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control; Finance; Health; Healthcare Science; Legal Services; Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing; Management and Administration; Marketing; Science

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher

Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 30 Merit: 15

Scottish Advanced Higher

Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.

Extended Project
C

If you achieve C or higher in your EPQ, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A Level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 34

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
A-B

We will consider this qualification alongside or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications, as equivalent to one A Level.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM

We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DDM

We consider a range of OCR qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications.

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
DD

Plus B at A Level.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
D

Plus AB at A Level.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD

Plus B at A Level.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D

Plus AB at A Level.

https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/ba-digital-media-culture-and-communication/

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Contextual A Level offer:
BBB

Learn more on the University of York website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£9790
EU & International£26900

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Please note these fees are for 2026 entry. Fees for 2027 entry are yet to be confirmed and will be updated as soon as possible.

For additional information please see our web pages at: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/fees-funding/

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