Creative Digital Media and Gaming COURSES
Are you passionate about Creative Digital Media and Gaming?
Study with us and you’ll be based at MediaCity, one of the country’s leading digital and creative hubs. It’s home to more than a hundred creative organisations and you’ll study with the BBC and ITV as your neighbours.
Animation, games design, online video – if you’re interested in creative digital media, at the University of Salford we’ve got you covered.
Our courses are designed and taught by industry experts with years of experience in the field. They’re all about teaching you the subject-specific and general skills you’ll need to enter the world of work, and they are delivered with support from industry contacts so you’ll be ready to hit the ground running when you graduate.
Study with us and you’ll be based at MediaCity, one of the country’s leading digital and creative hubs. It’s home to more than a hundred creative organisations, large and small, so you’ll spend your days embedded in this creative culture.
You’ll be able to specialise in the areas that interest you, undertake live briefs and real-world assignments, and at the end of it all, you’ll graduate with a portfolio of work and the confidence you’ll need to make an impact from day one of your new career.
Read on to find out what courses we offer, and where they could take you.
DID YOU KNOW...?
We’re the only university to have a campus at MediaCity
We're proud to have a high-tech, sustainable and accessible campus at MediaCity. With iconic brands such as BBC, ITV and The Lowry on our doorstep, you'll be surrounded by a thriving creative sector and have the chance to undertake placements and live briefs with our industry partners
Sign-up to an Undergraduate or Postgraduate Open Day or attend a campus tour.
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You‘ll join a creative and supportive Creative Digital Media and Gaming community
All our Creative Digital Media and Gaming degree courses are delivered by the Salford School of Arts, Media, and Creative Technology. Our focus is to ensure that you have the skills you need to pursue your dreams and we encourage our students, past and present, to collaborate with each other and achieve great things.
Each year - through the Create Awards – our School rewards the incredible achievements and successes of our final year and postgraduate students.
Whatever you choose to study with us, you’ll be mentored and supported by experts. And once you graduate, it won’t end there. You’ll join a thriving alumni network across Greater Manchester and beyond, meaning you’ll be supported professionally and personally whenever you need it.
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Great facilities are only half the story
We’re proud of all the equipment, hardware and software we have, but we know that it can be daunting if you’re unfamiliar with what’s on offer. Don’t worry, no matter what level of experience you start with, our team of tutors and technicians will be able to teach you new skills and provide guidance on what everything is, what it does, and how it’ll help your future career.
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You can learn about the Windows of Opportunity we offer our students and staff
We’re proud of the outstanding achievements of our students and staff at the School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology. Each year, they produce great work, host events and curate exhibitions to document and celebrate their successes.
Through WOO: Windows of Opportunity, you can learn more about the range of opportunities we offer our students and gain a deeper understanding of what it’s really like to be a part of the School.
Sign-up to an Undergraduate or Postgraduate Open Day or attend a campus tour.
Have a question? We’re only an email away or phone us on +44 (0)161 295 4545
Foundation Year and HNDs
Foundation Degrees
These four year courses give you a general grounding in the area before you move on to specialise in your chosen subject.
- BA (Hons) Animation with Foundation Year
- BA (Hons) Digital Media with Foundation Year
- BA (Hons) Games Design and Production with Foundation Year
HNDs
Spend two years specialising in an area of creative digital media which interests you and go on to employment or further study.
You can also explore our Film, TV and Radio Courses
Undergraduate
Spend three years exploring the areas of creative digital media which interest you. You’ll gain an understanding of the general skills you’ll need, and as you progress you’ll get the chance to shape your degree how you want to.
- BA (Hons) Animation
- BA (Hons) Digital Media
- BA (Hons) Digital Video Production and Marketing
- BA (Hons) Games Design and Production
- BA (Hons) Games Design and Production with Industry Placement
You can also explore our Film, TV and Radio Courses
Postgraduate
These courses will allow you to build on your undergraduate and work experiences to far, to further develop your skills and job prospects in a specific area.
You can also explore our Film, TV and Radio Courses
Will there be networking events and opportunities to meet employers during my studies?
As many of our lectures continue to work on projects alongside teaching, we have a range of media industry relationships. This helps us to ensure that you’re learning relevant skills and are exposed to unrivalled opportunities.
We use these great relationships to give you access to media professionals. Whether that’s through introducing yourself to a guest speaker during a masterclass, attending the Royal Television Society events that take place at our MediaCityUK campus, or through our exclusive Nations and Regions: Media Futures events.
Plus, our courses are designed to allow and encourage you to undertake live briefs and placements, meaning you’ll be working on producing real work for real clients.
Will we get to work with the BBC and ITV?
Being located in MediaCityUK has its perks and we’re deeply proud of the strong working relationships we have with the BBC and ITV. This means you could get the opportunity to visit their studios, work on projects with them or help out when they sometimes use our studio facilities to produce programmes.
We also regularly have guest speakers from the media industry who often offer work experience or internships to our hardworking students.
Are there any additional costs apart from course fees?
You probably don’t have thousands of pounds to spend on professional camera, lighting and development equipment. Fortunately, everything you need for your studies is available for you to use when you need it. You may wish to purchase their own laptop and hard drive, but these are personal choices as you will have access to computer suites with all the software you’ll need for your projects.
How do I know which course to pursue?
We understand that choosing a degree can be difficult. Start by thinking about which area of media interests you, and what job you can see yourself doing in the future. You’ll then be able to see which of our courses match up best with your ambitions.
However, it’s important to remember that with most degrees the skills you learn are transferable to other disciplines and when you graduate with us, you’ll have learnt a full range of skills to prepare you enter this fast-paced industry.
EXPLORE OUR CREATIVE DIGITAL MEDIA AND GAMING FACILITIES
Fancy learning your craft using the same type of equipment you’ll use when you’re working? Study with us and you’ll become confident and comfortable with industry-standard kits and facilities. You won’t just be left to work it out on your own – our experienced tutors and technicians will show you how to master everything we have on offer.
MEET THE CREATIVE DIGITAL MEDIA AND GAMING TEACHING STAFF
Looking to learn more about the background of our Creative Digital Media and Gaming tutors and technical demonstrators or put a face to a name?
Find out who'll work with you throughout your academic journey at the University of Salford.
CONFUSED ABOUT ACCOMMODATION OR HOW YOU’LL PAY FOR UNIVERSITY?
We know there’s a lot to consider and it can all be a bit confusing. That’s why we’ve pulled together all the information you’ll need before you apply, so you can get the whole picture.
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