About MA Digital Media Management in Sheffield Hallam University

• 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.

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

All of our courses require different levels of qualifications for entry and the details provided below are for guidance only.

Postgraduate taught programmes (masters)

The following qualifications will be considered for entry on to postgraduate taught programmes,

• three year Bachelor Degree with a minimum score of between 55 to 60 per cent or above (from a reputable university)
• four year Bachelor Degree with a minimum score of 55 per cent or above (from a reputable university)
• Successful completion of a recognised pre-masters course

English Language entry requirements are listed in the entry requirements section of the online prospectus. The information provided below is intended to help you understand the different English Language qualifications we will accept.

Courses at NQF Level 6 and above (includes BA, BSc, MA, MSc, MPhil, PhD)

We consider the following English language qualifications for courses at degree level (NQF Level 6) or above requiring

an IELTS for UKVI* 6.0 or equivalent entry requirement (*IELTS may be accepted if you do not require a Tier 4 student visa)

IELTS for UKVI*      

• IELTS for UKVI* 6.5
• Listening: minimum level 5.5
• Speaking: minimum level 5.5
• Reading: minimum level 5.5
• Writing: minimum level 5.5

TOEFL 

• Internet based    90
• Listening: minimum level 17
• Speaking: minimum level 20
• Reading: minimum level 18
• Writing: minimum level 17

Pearson    

• PTE 60
• Listening: minimum level 51
• Speaking: minimum level 51
• Reading: minimum level 51
• Writing: minimum level 51

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