← All courses at University of Winchester

BA Digital Media Design

University of Winchester

About this course

BA (Hons) in Fashion Design. Core topics include Design & Creative Practice, Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme includes collaborative client projects and a work placement or client-led project. Students undertake an Extended Independent Study, choosing between a 10,000-word dissertation or a practical media project alongside a shorter critical reflection.

Written by AI from the university's course page and module list. It can get details wrong, so check the official course page before you rely on it.

Institution
University of Winchester
Level
undergraduate
Subject
BA (Hons) Digital Media Design
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
W280
Typical offer
A-level BBC
Median salary
£28,000 after 5 years

Entry requirements

96-112 points. Our offers are typically made using UCAS tariff points to allow you to include a range of level 3 qualifications and as a guide, the requirements for this course are equivalent to: A-Levels : CCC-BBC from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations (e.g. BBB is comparable to ABC in terms of tariff points) BTEC/CTEC : MMM-DMM from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications International Baccalaureate : To include a minimum of 2 Higher Level certificates at grade H4 T Level : Pass (C or above on the core) in a T Level Additionally, we accept tariff points achieved for many other qualifications, such as the Access to Higher Education Diploma, Scottish Highers, UAL Diploma/Extended Diploma and WJEC Applied Certificate/Diploma, to name a few. We also accept tariff points from smaller level 3 qualifications, up to a maximum of 32, from qualifications like the Extended Project (EP/EPQ), music or dance qualifications. To find out more about UCAS tariff points, including what your qualifications are worth, please visit UCAS . In addition to level 3 study, the following GCSE’s are required: GCSE English Language at grade 4 or C, or higher. Functional Skills at level 2 is accepted as an alternative, however Key Skills qualifications are not. If you hold another qualification, please get in touch and we will advise further. If you will be over the age of 21 years of age at the beginning of your undergraduate study, you will be considered as a mature student. This means our offer may be different and any work or life experiences you have will be considered together with any qualifications you hold. UCAS have further information about studying as a mature student on the UCAS website which may be of interest.

See the highest paying Art, Design, Music & Drama degrees in the UK →

What students say

Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 89%
  • Learning opportunities: 89%
  • Assessment and feedback: 80%
  • Academic support: 91%
  • Organisation and management: 73%
  • Learning resources: 88%
  • Student voice: 85%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 85%
  • Left higher education: 15%

What graduates do next

Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 95%
  • Working and studying: 5%

Most common jobs

  • Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
  • Artistic, literary and media occupations: 20%
  • Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 15%
  • Elementary occupations: 10%
  • Sales occupations: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 80%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 50%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North West: 5%
  • East Midlands: 5%
  • West Midlands: 5%
  • East of England: 5%
  • London: 5%
  • South East: 60%
  • South West: 15%

Who gets in

Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 95%
  • Baccalaureate: 5%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Modules

  • Individual Design Practice
  • Digital Tools and Techniques
  • Design Theory and Practice
  • Storytelling: Building Narratives and Realities
  • Client Projects
  • Emotional Creativity and Design
  • Social Media, Branding and Strategic Communication
  • Pathways in Creative Professional Practice
  • Extended Independant Study

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Digital Media Design at University of Winchester earn?

The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £33,000. The £28,000 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Design studies.

What do graduates of BA Digital Media Design at University of Winchester do next?

100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on BA Digital Media Design at University of Winchester?

89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for BA Digital Media Design at University of Winchester?

The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 117 UCAS points.

How many students continue on BA Digital Media Design at University of Winchester?

85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.