Master of Arts Digital Media

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Duration:

12 months (Full-time/ Part- time)

Award by:

London Metropolitan University, UK

Brand statement

London Metropolitan University’s mission is to transform lives through the power of education – and it does that by welcoming students from all kinds of backgrounds and supporting them to achieve success. Each and every one of them belongs there and uniquely contributes to the university and the city around them. They are The Real London. This is The Real London.

Overview:
Based in one of the world’s most exciting capital cities, London Metropolitan University is home to an inclusive community of inspiring and determined learners, teachers and innovative thinkers.

The University’s mission is to transform lives through the power of education – and it does that by welcoming students from all kinds of backgrounds and supporting them to achieve success. Each and every one of them belongs there and uniquely contributes to the university and the city around them. They are The Real London. This is The Real London.

London Met’s campuses are based in central London and offer students the excitement of the capital at their fingertips. London is an exciting international city with something for everyone. Whatever their course, students find inspiration in London’s wealth of culture, industries, innovation and heritage.

High-quality teaching is at the heart of the experience offered to students at London Met and the university is ranked ninth in the UK for teaching quality by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024, as well as 10th for student experience.

Working with partners
London Met works closely with a number of collaborative partners both in the UK and overseas to deliver courses that lead to a university award. These relationships give the University the opportunity to enhance its academic offering and provide the best possible learning experience to a wider audience.

Working with Stanfort Academy: Franchised Agreement
London Metropolitan University (London Met) authorises and approves Stanfort Academy to deliver and assess part or all of the course. This course is also taught and assessed at London Met’s main campus in London, United Kingdom. London Met holds direct responsibility for quality assurance, curriculum content, and the teaching, learning and assessment strategy.

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PROGRAMME AIM

(Awarded by London Metropolitan University, UK)

    The MA Digital Media programme aims to equip students with the ability to design socio-technical systems that prioritise user experience and usability, while applying relevant management and business practices, including the evaluation of economic and commercial risks. Students gain an understanding of the interconnectedness of digital media texts and contexts, exploring how technological and social changes shape communicative, cultural, and aesthetic practices. They develop personal practice across pre-production, production, distribution, circulation, reception, and use, while adhering to legal, ethical, and regulatory frameworks such as intellectual property rights.

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

  • To develop expertise, competencies and awareness in the area of digital media technologies and applications appropriate to leadership in digital media.
  • To equip students with the capacity to draw upon a range of skills in digital media design, production and management
  • To further develop skills in research, evaluation and critical analysis through study of the role of digital media within social, economic and cultural contexts

Module

  1. SM7007SR – Principles of Digital Media
    This module will provide students with a detailed understanding of the essential changes new media bring about to society and culture; it will introduce them to the principles constituting new media functionality and will raise awareness of the operative structures new media enact and work through. This module will also help students develop a concept for and produce a new media project.
  2. SM7102SR – Digital Media Project Management
    This module develops professional skills in managing digital media projects, including project planning, team management, production lifecycle, asset management, and legal considerations. Students will critically evaluate best practices, manage all stages of digital media production, and research, produce, and implement effective solutions in digital media project management.
  3. SM7031SR – Digital Video Production
    This module introduces students to digital video production, offering both beginners and those with some experience the opportunity to create short documentaries or promotional videos. Students will research, pitch, and develop proposals in line with industry standards and legal frameworks, while gaining insight into the commissioning process and ethical filmmaking practices. Through screenings, discussions, and practical work, they will explore documentary genres, techniques, and key industry figures, supported by professional input.
  4. SM7103SR – Digital Media Strategy and Consultancy
    This module examines digital media technologies and their applications in business and society. Students will explore best practices in digital media consultancy, develop strategies for client needs, and evaluate current and emerging trends in the industry. The module emphasizes producing practical e-solutions tailored to specific client requirements.
  5. SM7107SR – Web Design
    This module introduces students to internet publishing and website production, focusing on usability, simplicity, and multimedia integration. Students will gain industry-ready skills in web and mobile design, learning key technical practices such as text formatting, image handling, and interactive programming. Emphasis is placed on evaluating web technologies, exploring design conventions, and analysing trends in usability, accessibility, and innovation within professional contexts.
  6. FC7W03SR – Work Related Learning
    This module enables students to gain professional experience through a short placement or work-related activity with a business, community organisation, or On-Job-Training partner. Students apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges, complete a work-related project, and reflect on their experience to enhance professional and personal development.
  7. SM7P02SZR – Digital Media Research Project
    This module equips students with advanced research skills to plan and prepare their final Digital Media Research Project. It covers research traditions in digital media, literature evaluation, methodologies, data analysis, and project planning. Students will produce a research proposal and develop the ability to manage research and development processes in digital media productions, consolidating skills in both practice-led and theoretical approaches.

Entry requirements

Minimum Age 20 Years
Academic qualification
  • A minimum of a 2:1 Honours degree from a UK or recognised international university or another equivalent international qualification in any subject;

    • (OR)

  • Post-Graduate Diploma in in any subject discipline;

    • (OR)

  • *Applicants who do not meet the requirement of a 2.1 undergraduate degree will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the university.
    * If student have a lower qualification grade or a student does not have the requisite qualifications but 2 years of substantial relevant experience in the design, media or communications industries, students will be asked to provide a written summary of their work history demonstrating its relationship to the aims of the course.
Language proficiency requirement Any of the following:

  • English Language at GCE O-level at grade C or above; (OR)
  • IELTS score of 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 (or equivalent); (OR)
  • Pearson Test of English Academic with a minimum score of 59 in each element (only in-person Pearson Test of English (PTE) is accepted, not the online version); (OR)
  • Cambridge Certification in Advanced English (CAE) with Grade C or above; (OR)
  • Completed Stanfort Academy Certificate in English for Foreign Students (Advanced Level); (OR)
  • Obtained at least 80% for Stanfort Academy English Proficiency Test

Assessment:

London Metropolitan University (London Met) authorises and approves Stanfort Academy to deliver and assess part or all of the course. This course is also taught and assessed at London Met’s main campus in London, United Kingdom. London Met holds direct responsibility for quality assurance, curriculum content, and the teaching, learning and assessment strategy.

  • Group Assignment, Individual Report, Business Research Report, Individual blog, Group presentation, Individual investigation report, Portfolio

Marking and grades:

Each component of assessed work is assigned a percentage mark with a pass/fail threshold at 50%. Overall average mark obtained for all modules and the dissertation, with classification thresholds for each grade of award as follows:

  • 70% and above: Distinction
  • 60% – 69%: Merit
  • 50% – 59%: Pass
  • 0% – 49%: Fail

AWARD TITLES:

At postgraduate level degrees are awarded according to the overall average mark obtained for all modules and the dissertation, with classification thresholds for each grade of award as follows:
• 70% and above Masters degree with Distinction
• 60% – 69.99% Masters degree with Merit
• 50% – 59.99% Masters degree
• 0% – 49.99% Fail
At the end of each semester, module results and awards are confirmed by Assessment Boards (Subject Standards Boards and Awards Boards). Assessment Boards uphold the academic standards of your course and ensure that each student is treated fairly and equally through the assessment process.