Sheffield Hallam University
Digital Media Management MA
Sheffield Hallam University

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 45 graduates of Digital Media Management MA at Sheffield Hallam University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Teacher Training.

Overall student satisfaction
71 /100
45 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Teacher Training

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Teacher Training 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 £25500 £25000 £30500
25-75 percentile range £25000 - £27000 £21500 - £26000 £24000 - £32000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Teacher Training

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £26506 £24514 £28116
25-75 percentile range £24888 - £29177 £18792 - £27897 £20130 - £32846

Course Description

Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.

Course summary

  • Gain advanced knowledge and qualifications, and prepare for exciting professional media positions
  • Undertake a major individual project alongside or within a relevant organisation
  • Excel through a syllabus designed to match the in-demand expertise of the creative media industry
  • Learn to manage digital media businesses and teams, and exploit the latest technologies
  • Study in well-equipped media studios and lab facilities, with experienced industry practitioners

This course is designed to create experienced, savvy graduates, ready for exciting media positions. You'll acquire both the management skills and the media expertise that you need to excel in the dynamic creative industries. This course offers a two year work experience route including a placement of up to 12 months.

How you learn

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

Your studies will comprise of eight taught modules, as well as a major project alongside or within an organisation. You'll learn how to exploit the latest digital media technologies and platforms, across interactive, social and mobile content, as well as the management of digital media businesses, organisations and teams. You'll gain a solid theoretical grounding and useful practical experience - building a eye-catching portfolio to show prospective employers - and work with the award winning Venture Matrix to enhance your employability and enterprise skills.

You learn through:

  • Lectures, seminars and workshops
  • Individual project work
  • Group work and presentations
  • Industry days

Applied learning - Work placements

As well as your taught modules, you'll have the opportunity to undertake The Digital Media Management Project, a module that allows students to work with or within organisations on projects to enhance a company or organisation.

You will have the opportunity to go on a work placement for up to 12 months. You are supported in finding placements and can apply for a vacancy as you would like a job. There are dedicated sessions to support you in CV writing, interview skills and job applications.

The placement starts in your second year and most are paid. Apply for the placement route by selecting the two year course length.

Live projects

Throughout the course, you will be expected to work on real client briefs, providing you vital industry experience and material for your portfolio.

Field trips

A number of industry days and events are also held on campus and within the Sheffield Cultural Industries Quarter, where you'll take part in workshops, talks, and exhibitions held by creative media industry representatives, professionals, and companies/ organisations. These activities give a window to the world of work and opportunities that lie ahead.

Networking opportunities

The superb industry links, projects, site visits and field trips involved in this course provide ample networking opportunities.

Future careers

  • This course prepares you for a career in
  • Managing or consulting on social media
  • Digital PR
  • Marketing
  • Projects
  • Products
  • Digital media
  • Communication strategies
  • Entrepreneurship and digital innovation
  • Digital media designers
  • Analysts
  • Digital change leaders and innovators

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 Management MA at Sheffield Hallam University

77% Protective service occupations
6% Skilled trades occupations
3% Business and public service associate professionals
2% Administrative occupations
2% Elementary occupations
1% Media Professionals
1% Teaching Professionals
1% Sales occupations
1% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
1% Artistic, literary and media occupations

Grading & Study Time

**Coursework** **Practical**

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Digital Media Management, MA, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

An honours degree (22 or above) or equivalent in any subject.

Overseas applicants from countries whose first language is not English must normally produce evidence of competence in English. An IELTS score of 6.0 with 5.5 in all skills (or equivalent) is the standard for non-native speakers of English. If your English language skill is currently below an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English level.

If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page. You can also watch a video guide on how to apply.

Costs

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.

University Rankings

Positions of Sheffield Hallam University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Sheffield Hallam University in related subject specific rankings.

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #62 
    • #501 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]

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About Sheffield Hallam University

Founded in 1969, Sheffield Hallam University is located in the city of Sheffield, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England. Sheffield is the UK's fifth largest urban centre, 60% of which consists of vibrant green spaces such as city parks, gardens and countryside. SHU prides itself on the important position it occupies in Sheffield as a pillar of the local economy, workforce, and infrastructure. This is reflected in the fact that almost half of this university’s enrolled students are from low-income backgrounds.

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