BSc (Hons) Digital Media and Creative Computing with a Year Abroad
Key Details
- Award
- Degree of Bachelor of Science
- UCAS Course Code
- W1GA
- Typical Offer
- ABB including one of the specified subjects
- Contextual Offer
- BBC including one of the specified subjects
- Course Length
- 4 years
- Course Start Date
- September 2026
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Why you should choose us
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Are you eager to launch a career as a game developer, mastering the art of creating compelling narratives, graphics, and code? Are you fascinated by digital media and the latest possibilities of artificial intelligence? Do you want to unlock the creative potential of computing – as well as your own? Are you keen to travel and study abroad?
If so, our BSc Digital Media and Creative Computing with a Year Abroad is the ideal course for you. You'll gain a deep understanding of digital media and its impact on society. You'll learn to harness its power to realise your own creative vision. At the same time, you'll develop a comprehensive knowledge of computing science. You'll be confident in computer programming, games, web and app development. The fast-evolving area of AI could become a focus. You can tailor the balance between digital media and computing science to suit your career ambitions.
Your imagination will thrive in our creative campus's cutting-edge facilities. The professional three-camera setup in our TV Studio enables you to capture high-definition footage. You can then edit this to industry standards in our Media Suite. Games development, meanwhile, takes place in our advanced graphics and computing lab.
Your journey will be supported by academic experts and industry insiders. You'll graduate with an enviable skillset in demand by employers. You might embark on a career in web or app development, software engineering. You might enter the digital gaming industry. You might specialise in post-production, in editing, visual and special effects, or sound design. Content creation or careers in marketing would be another exciting route. There will be a host of opportunities open to you in the digital creative industries and beyond.
On this version of the course, you’ll have the exciting opportunity to spend your third year studying at one of our partner institutions across the globe.
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Year Abroad
This four-year version of the course gives you the opportunity to spend the third year of your degree studying with one of UEA's many partner institutions across the globe, which offers teaching in your subject and in English. Destinations range from Japan to Hong Kong, Australia, Europe, Latin America, and Canada and the USA.
Studying abroad gives you the opportunity to broaden your academic and social horizons, enabling you to develop your confidence and communication skills, while bringing a unique element to your CV that will help you stand out to prospective employers. Availability at our partner institutions varies from year to year, so we recommend you bring an open mind about your destination preference. You'll also need to meet certain academic progression requirements, however you can transfer to a three-year version of your degree at any time.
For further details, visit the Study Abroad section of our website.
Careers
Career Pathways
Examples of careers that you could enter include:
- Visual Effects producer
- Content creator
- Games developer
- UX Design
- Social Media Marketing Manager
- Software Engineer
- Web Designer
- App Developer
Discover more on our Careers webpages.
After the Course
The creative industries is one of the fastest growing sectors of the global economy. AI is driving a revolution in media content creation and audience distribution. Software services are in demand. The UK is now the third biggest area for investment in CreaTech after the US and China. This ranges from digital heritage storytelling to AI-powered visual effects and immersive media. This course enables you to launch a career in this fertile and exciting area.
You’ll graduate with a rare combination of skills that are highly in demand by employers. You’ll be a confident programmer. You’ll understand software development and AI. You’ll also have a creative confidence in digital media, storytelling, and content creation, that will set you apart. The real-world orientation of your course will help you translate what you’re learning into industry contexts. You'll not only be able to create, but also critically evaluate your creations, take on board feedback, and communicate your vision. Collaborative groupwork will give you experience of working in teams. Placement opportunities enhance your industry awareness and grow your contacts' network. Your year abroad will strengthen your independence and inter-cultural awareness, making you even more attractive to employers. Your enviable array of skills, knowledge and personal attributes will position you to thrive in the job markets of today and of tomorrow.
Study and Modules
Entry Requirements
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
We welcome and value a wide range of qualifications, and we recognise that some students might take a mixture of different qualifications. We have listed typical examples that we accept for entry.
You should hold or be working towards the specified English and Mathematics requirements and one of the examples of typical entry qualifications listed below. If your qualifications aren’t listed, or if you are taking a combination of qualifications that isn’t specified, please contact Admissions.
- English and Mathematics
All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics at minimum grade 4 or grade C.
In place of Mathematics GCSE we can also consider Functional Skills Level 2 Mathematics.
We accept a wide range of English Language qualifications, please see our English Language equivalencies(opens in a new window) page.
- Contextual Offers
UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experiences. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes(opens in a new window).
- Typical UK Entry Requirements
A levels
ABB including one of the following subjects: Mathematics, Computing, Electronics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Accountancy, Psychology, Statistics, Environmental Science, Digital Technology, Biology, Design & Technology, Digital Media & Design
Contextual offer: BBC including one of the subjects on the list specified above
BTEC
Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDM in IT, Engineering or a Science-based subject
Contextual offer: DMM in IT, Engineering or a Science-based subject
Combinations of BTEC and A levels
Extended Diploma: DDM in IT, Engineering or a Science-based subject
Contextual: DMM in IT, Engineering or a Science-based subject
Diploma: DD in IT, Engineering or a Science-based subject plus B at A level in one of the subjects on the list specified above
Contextual: DD plus C at A level in one of the subjects on the list specified above
Extended Certificate: D plus BB at A level in one of the subjects on the list specified above
Contextual: D plus BC at A Level in one of the subjects on the list specified above
BTEC in Public Services, Uniformed Services and Business Administration are all excluded from our BTEC offers
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma with Distinction in 30 credits at Level 3 and Merit in 15 credits at Level 3, including 12 credits in Mathematics, Computing, Physics, Electronics or Economics
T levels
Obtain an overall Pass including a B in the core of the T Level and a Distinction in the Occupational Specialism in one of the following pathways: Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction, Digital Production, Design and Development, Digital Business Services, Digital Support Services, Science, Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control, and Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing
Foundation Year options:
If you do not meet the academic requirements for direct entry, you may be interested in one of our Foundation Year programmes, for example Film and Television Production with a Foundation Year, or Computing Science with a Foundation Year
- Further Examples of Typical Entry Requirements
International Baccalaureate
32 points overall to include HL5 in Mathematics (Applications and Interpretations or Analysis and Approaches), Computing Science, Chemistry, Physics or Economics
Irish Leaving Certificate
3 subjects at H2, 3 subjects at H3 including one of the following subjects: Mathematics, Computing, Electronics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Accountancy, Psychology, Statistics, Environmental Science, Digital Technology
Scottish Highers
AAABB including one of the following subjects: Mathematics, Computing, Electronics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Accountancy, Psychology, Statistics, Environmental Science, Digital Technology
Scottish Advanced Highers
BCC including one of the following subjects: Mathematics, Computing, Electronics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Accountancy, Psychology, Statistics, Environmental Science, Digital Technology. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable
- Deferred Entry
We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all undergraduate applicants.
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
We welcome and value a wide range of qualifications, and we recognise that some students might take a mixture of different qualifications. We have listed typical examples that we accept for entry.
You should hold or be working towards the specified English and Mathematics requirements and one of the examples of typical entry qualifications listed below. If your qualifications aren’t listed, or if you are taking a combination of qualifications that isn’t specified, please contact Admissions.
- English and Mathematics
All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics at minimum grade 4 or grade C.
In place of Mathematics GCSE we can also consider Functional Skills Level 2 Mathematics.
We accept a wide range of English Language qualifications, please see our English Language equivalencies(opens in a new window) page.
- Typical International Entry Requirements
We accept many international qualifications for entry to this course. For specific details about your country, view our information for International Students(opens in a new window).
A levels
ABB including one of the following subjects: Mathematics, Computing, Electronics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Accountancy, Psychology, Statistics, Environmental Science, Digital Technology, Biology, Design & Technology, Digital Media & Design
BTEC
Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDM in IT, Engineering or a Science-based subject
Combinations of BTEC and A levels
Extended Diploma: DDM in IT, Engineering or a Science-based subject
Diploma: DD in IT, Engineering or a Science-based subject plus B at A level in one of the subjects specified above
Extended Certificate: D in IT, Engineering or a Science-based subject plus BB at A level in one of the subjects specified above
BTEC in Public Services, Uniformed Services and Business Administration are all excluded from our BTEC offers
International Baccalaureate
32 points overall to include HL5 in Mathematics (Applications and Interpretations or Analysis and Approaches), Computing Science, Chemistry, Physics or Economics
- INTO UEA
If you do not meet the academic and/or English language requirements for direct entry our partner, INTO UEA offers progression on to this undergraduate degree upon successful completion of a preparation programme. Depending on your interests, and your qualifications you can take a variety of routes to this degree.
- English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
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IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components)
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies(opens in a new window) for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
If you do not yet meet the English language requirements for this course, INTO UEA offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study.
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- Deferred Entry
We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all undergraduate applicants.
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Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
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Scholarships and Bursaries
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Course Related Costs
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of course-related costs.
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