🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Master's
High Demand

MA Digital Media and Content Creation

MUMiddlesex University London · London

Tuition: £13,700/yr
Duration: 1 year
Intakes: Sep
English: IELTS 6.0

Information from mdx.ac.uk, updated 4 June 2026About this information

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Course Overview

The MA Digital Media and Content Creation programme is designed for aspiring media professionals looking to innovate across digital platforms. This course empowers students to design audience-driven, ethical, and sustainable media strategies within the creative industries. Students will develop advanced skills in video, audio, graphics, and interactive media, while exploring AI-driven content strategy and audience analytics. The programme is available as a one-year full-time course, a two-year part-time option, or a one-year full-time course with an additional 12-month placement. Students benefit from hands-on learning at MDX Studios, where they can collaborate on real-world projects and build a professional portfolio. With a focus on practical application, the curriculum combines creative production with strategic communication and digital research. Whether you are looking to refine your storytelling techniques or master the latest digital tools, this course provides the professional environment and industry-active tutoring to help you succeed in the global media landscape.

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

We normally require a 2:2 degree or above in a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

English Language Requirements

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international): £24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer: £2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester): £12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Core and Optional Modules

Storytelling and Worldbuilding15 Credits Credits

Creative Practice and AI15 Credits Credits

Business Skills for Creative Practice15 Credits Credits

Work Experience - optional15 or 30 Credits Credits

Social Media Strategy and Analytics- optional15 Credits Credits

Short-form Video and Audio- optional15 Credits Credits

Planet-Centred Design- optional15 Credits Credits

Major Project- optional60 Credits Credits

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo: £38k
Median starting salary: 120+
Industry project partners

🇬🇧 Your route to working in United Kingdom.

As a full-time student you'll apply for a Student visa covering the full course length. After graduating, most of our destinations offer a post-study work route allowing you to live and work with no sponsorship needed for a fixed period — often opening a path toward a skilled worker visa and eventual settlement. Full details on our United Kingdom guide →

Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated: 4 June 2026
Source: mdx.ac.uk

Course information on this page was last updated from the Middlesex University London website available at mdx.ac.uk on 4 June 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with Middlesex University London; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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Teaching Quality: 4.7
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Feb 2026
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Feb 2026
“The international office picked me up from the airport and had my accommodation keys ready. Lecturers actually know your name here.”
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Ade O. · Nigeria · MSc Data Science
Feb 2026
“The international office picked me up from the airport and had my accommodation keys ready. Lecturers actually know your name here.”
Teaching Quality
5/5
Campus Life
5/5
Career Support
4/5
Value for Money
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