This course explores the digital domain, including multimedia platforms, mobile devices, and augmented and virtual realities, and establishes a rich, hybrid area of study for the 21st century. By using practice-based approaches and theory-led methodologies, the programme aims to provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to become part of the digital revolution.

In this rapidly expanding field, you'll learn how digital media are produced and have the opportunity to explore areas such as web-based content, mobile apps, interactive advertising, responsive objects and environments, networked information and social-media systems, interactive video, live performance technology and digital art installations.

Work placement

Graduate with invaluable work experience alongside your degree and stand out from the crowd.  

This course offers you the opportunity to enhance your study and CV with a work placement sandwich year. It’s a chance to explore career possibilities, make valuable contacts and gain sought after professional skills.  

Our dedicated Careers and Employment team are here to help guide you through the process.

If you take up a work placement between your second and third year of study, at the University of Hertfordshire you’ll pay no tuition fee for this year. We’ll ask you to make your decision in your second year, so there is plenty of time to think about it. 

What's next for my career?

This degree will prepare students for employment through professional development planning, sector analysis, portfolio development, networking and careers advice.

Potential employment prospects include:

• Media Production houses
• Content Creation
• Mobile and web applications
• Web design
• User experience expert in industries such as games, mobile, TV, and web
• Interactive designer / developer
• Digital branding / advertising
• Digital artist / creative programmer / coder
• Video blogger
• Indie game developer

The programme welcomes students from a wide range of backgrounds and precursor experiences. The programme also welcomes the broadening perspectives brought by International students.

This course will prepare you for careers in fields such as advertising, marketing, digital creativity, entrepreneurship, web consultancy, journalism and art.

Potential employment prospects include:

• Media Production houses
• Content Creation
• Mobile and web applications
• Web design
• User experience expert in industries such as games, mobile, TV, and web
• Interactive designer / developer
• Digital branding / advertising
• Digital artist / creative programmer / coder
• Video blogger
• Indie game developer

The programme welcomes students from a wide range of backgrounds and precursor experiences. The programme also welcomes the broadening perspectives brought by International students.