M.Sc. in Interactive Digital Media

Platforms for digital media applications are constantly evolving - moving from desktops to mobile devices. The skills required for designing digital media applications have expanded and now include both technical and creative skills.This one-year Interactive Digital Media programme aims to provide a foundation which will allow graduates to build on knowledge gained at undergraduate level to allow them to work in the digital media sector. The course will help students combine their existing skills with the technological knowledge needed to design and develop digital media applications.Students receive a foundation in the theory and practice of creating and developing applications using all digital media types. While we welcome applicants with technical qualifications, the course is also appropriate for graduates without a computer science background, because of the important skills they can bring to digital media. The course concentrates on teaching the theory associated with developing and implementing digital media applications rather than teaching how to use off-the-shelf applications. Students are exposed to programming languages and platforms as well as methodologies for the creation, capture and presentation of text, graphics, audio and moving images. The range of backgrounds and skills of the students each year facilitates exchange between different disciplines.

A 2.1 (60-69%) grade or higher from a reputable university is required, although exceptions can be made on the basis of considerable professional and/or creative experience. We require a portfolio showcasing relevant digital media, interactive projects, or creative technology work to strengthen applications. This should demonstrate proficiency in digital tools and creativity and provide a foundation for advanced study in interactive media. Students are accepted from a wide range of disciplines, ranging from Computer Science and Engineering to the Arts, Humanities and Design.