Digital Media Culture and Technology

Instagram created new visual cultures, linkedin created new employment spheres, and twitter has changed the way we discuss politics. the creative industries are the uk’s fastest-growing economic sector, worth £71.4 billion a year and making up 5.6% of the work force (department of culture, media & sport, 2014), and within the creative industries, digital media looks set to grow the fastest over the next few years. opportunities are everywhere.

ELP programs are offered by universities or pathway institutions to assist students in achieving the language proficiency required for academic studies. You can get admitted to your course with a lower language requirement if you do an ELP program.

By the time you graduate you will be able to walk into an interview with a thorough grounding in the history and theory of digital media – invaluable for companies who look ahead to future trends – along with expertise in programming, analytics and data visualisation. you will also have a portfolio of creative work and transferrable skills such as written communication, presentation, time management, teamwork, research, problem solving, critical analysis and advanced it skills. during your studies you will have the chance to hear from practising professionals in lectures, and to make connections through our staff and alumni industry networks. we also run a micro work placement scheme, where you can gain first-hand experience in the world of work and learn about what employers are looking for, before you apply for a job. graduates from our media arts department can be found in almost every area of the media industries, from tv production to directing, writing, shooting and starring in films, software engineering, pr and brand management, through to games development and web design. with a ba degree you will be particularly well prepared for more creative career paths. benefit from networking opportunities and hear from practising professionals during your studies.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Royal Holloway, University of London has partnerships with the following companies: