Robert Gordon University
Digital Media BSc (Hons)
Robert Gordon University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of Digital Media BSc (Hons) at Robert Gordon University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Computer Science.

Overall student satisfaction
54 /100
10 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Computer Science

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Computer Science at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £26000 £22500 £25500
25-75 percentile range £22000 - £33000 £17000 - £29000 £21000 - £34000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Computer Science

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £29821 £25150 £29857
25-75 percentile range £24771 - £35770 £18886 - £32933 £21689 - £41100

Course Description

Combining creative design skills with a high level of technical ability ensures that employers are gaining the graduates they require to take their companies to the next level. The course will provide you with the knowledge and practical skills to start with a client brief and take your design concepts through to practical implementation.

The four main themes of design, human computer interaction, web and multimedia running throughout this degree are underpinned by technical and professional skills.

The themes provide you with the ability to work in 2D and 3D environments, program for interaction with traditional computer interfaces or via gestural and whole body interaction and work with the latest mobile technologies.

There is a strong emphasis on providing real life experience by introducing client based projects from the second year onwards as part of the course. Students are encouraged to critically evaluate their work and collate all their creative artefacts; these form a demonstrable portfolio of work which is an integral part of the course. The portfolio becomes a tangible on-going record of the student's achievements and improves employability.

Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Digital Media BSc (Hons) at Robert Gordon University

15% Skilled trades occupations
15% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Elementary occupations
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Sales occupations
5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5% Finance Professionals
5% Customer service occupations
5% Business and public service associate professionals

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Digital Media, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Digital Media BSc (Hons)

Ireland £6750 year 1
EU £6750 year 1
Scotland £1820 year 1
England UK £6750 year 1
Northern Ireland £6750 year 1
Wales £6750 year 1
Channel Islands £6750 year 1
International £15490 year 1

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of Robert Gordon University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Robert Gordon University in related subject specific rankings.

Computer Science

    • #11 
    • #76 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 20 university rankings of Robert Gordon University

About Robert Gordon University

Robert Gordon University is located in the city of Aberdeen, the third-largest in Scotland. This institution’s main focus is the delivery of courses and programmes related to Business and Industry sectors, however they do also provide degree programmes in certain areas of the social sciences. The most impressive features that this university has to offer is its wide array of state-of-the-art facilities, such as their Nanocomposite Manufacturing Facility, the Wave Tank, and Electronic Laboratory.

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Where is this programme taught

Main Site - Aberdeen
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