University of Greenwich
Digital Arts MA
University of Greenwich

Key Course Facts

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £28663 £30583 £35060
25-75 percentile range £26283 - £31518 £25509 - £35943 £28785 - £43518

Course Description

Combined skills in creativity and technology are highly valued by employers. Our new MA in Digital Arts allows you to develop these specialist skills through a wide range of art practices.

Our Master's in Digital Arts prepares you for the engaging and dynamic world of the digital and creative arts. The course builds upon the solid foundations of undergraduate courses including Digital Arts, Fine Arts, Sound Design, Film, Television, VFX, Animation, Graphic Design and Media and Communications. It aims to help you with creative projects that highlight the importance of practice-based research, expertise and experimentation.

You'll enjoy research-led teaching that encourages you to produce innovative work that is relevant to the modern digital arts field. Use a range of technological tools to produce a diverse range of creative outputs. Emerge as a versatile and creative professional ready to enter creative agencies and organisations.

What you should know about this course

  • The course prepares you to develop complex and creative projects that prioritise practice-based research and experimentation.
  • It’s designed for those looking to further cultivate their creative skills and develop their personal specialism through a diverse range of art practices.
  • You’ll expand your practice using state-of-the-art facilities and equipment including TV and sound studios, computer labs, 3D printers, laser cutters, digital printers, and projectors.
  • It challenges you to develop unique practices and methodologies with the ability to discuss, theorize and contextualise personal work.
  • You’ll gain the necessary skills to emerge as an independent artist or enter a wide range of creative businesses and organisations within leading-edge digital technologies.

Each course has formal summative assessments which count towards your final grade. Portfolio submission and oral presentations will be used for practice-based courses. Written essays will also form a portion of your degree. Throughout the year you will receive formative feedback through group critiques and one-to-one tutorials. These will help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

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

    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees

The University of Greenwich accepts a broad range of international qualifications for admission to our courses.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Digital Arts, MA, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above, in a relevant subject.

Applicants with a degree in another discipline may be considered if they can present evidence of substantial work within the art and design field and an aptitude for working at Master's level.

Applicants without a degree that have professional qualifications or relevant professional experience may be considered.

You can also read our admissions policy

Costs

Tuition Fees Digital Arts MA

EU £17450
England UK £11000
Northern Ireland £11000
Scotland £11000
Wales £11000
International £17450

Average student cost of living in London

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.

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About University of Greenwich

The University of Greenwich operates on government funding, and is based in London and Kent, England. The university’s main campus, the Old Royal Naval College, as well as its Avery Hill campus are located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, in Greater London. Its satellite campus in Medway, Kent is part of a collaboration with the University of Kent.

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Student composition of University of Greenwich

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postgraduates:
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Where is this programme taught

University of Greenwich (Greenwich Campus)
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