Computing with Digital Media - MSc

Create digital content, implement it in an interactive environment and distribute it over diverse networks.

You’ll learn to build:
-Web-based distributed multimedia applications
-Computer-generated animations
-Interactive virtual environments

Throughout the course, we emphasise the need to adopt a human-centred approach.

How will I study?

You will study a number of core modules and options. In the summer term, you will undertake a supervised dissertation, usually based on a multimedia programming project.

Assessment is through:
-Coursework
-Unseen examinations
-Essays
-Software and programming projects
-A 12,000-word dissertation

MSc project

On our Masters courses, you’ll complete a substantial MSc project, which is often practical as well as theoretical. The project is designed for you to excel in your personal and professional development and to consolidate the material covered in your modules. It demands individual responsibility and exposes you to issues of:
-Project management
-Resourcing
-Planning
-Scheduling
-Documentation and communication
-Critical awareness and creative thinking

In Informatics, you are encouraged to seek a project with a commercial or industrial flavour. Finding an industrial sponsor or host is fine, though you will still need an academic supervisor.

Media Technology Laboratory

The course is supported by the Media Technology Laboratory, which provides:
-State-of-the-art digital facilities
-Software development tools
-Multimedia content creation tools
-Studio facilities and professional video-editing systems

The Laboratory enables you to undertake practical work assignments using facilities that you would find in the modern digital media industry.

Scholarships

Our aim is to ensure that every student who wants to study with us is able to despite financial barriers, so that we continue to attract talented and unique individuals.

Chancellor's International Scholarship (2017)
-25 scholarships of a 50% tuition fee waiver
-Application deadline: 1 May 2017

HESPAL Scholarship (Higher Education Scholarships Scheme for the Palestinian Territories) (2017)
-Two full fee waivers in conjuction with maintenance support from the British Council
-Application deadline: 1 January 2017

USA Friends Scholarships (2017)
-A scholarship of an amount equivalent to $10,000 for nationals or residents of the USA on a one year taught Masters degree course.
-Application deadline: 3 April 2017

Careers

Our students are highly employable, with 95% of recent graduates’ job roles being at professional or managerial level.

Brighton is home to hundreds of digital media companies. Our graduates have gone on to pursue careers – based in Brighton and further afield – in:
-Digital media
-Web development
-Games programming
-e-learning production
-3D modelling

Our MSc is also an ideal entry point for PhD research in the field of digital media.

A lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above. This course is for applicants intending to deepen their understanding of technical digital media. It is suited to those with a previous degree in computer science, mathematics or the natural sciences. Applicants with media degrees who can demonstrate practical computing knowledge will also be considered. Mature applicants with relevant experience will also be considered. English language requirements - Standard level (IELTS 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each section).