Code

005S105

Start

September 2026

Fees

£13,700 (UK) £20,100 (INT)

Duration

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time, 1 year full-time + 12 months placement

Location

Hendon campus

Why study Digital Media and Content Creation MA at Middlesex University?

Tuition fee discounts of up to 40%
Develop advanced creative, analytical and technical skills in video, audio, graphics, podcasts and interactive media, learning from industry-active tutors
Explore AI-driven content strategy, audience analytics and digital innovation using real-world data and tools
Build a professional portfolio showcasing cross-platform projects for diverse audiences and markets
Study in London, a global hub for digital media, marketing and creative entrepreneurship
Enhance your employability through our Careers and Futures team, industry mentoring and professional practice modules
Join an interdisciplinary community of digital creatives studying together in our state-of-the-art facilities at MDX Studios. Facilities include studios for film and radio, digital media, VFX, animation and virtual production. We also have recording studios, and suites for post-production and editing, colour-grading and Pro Tools.

Exclusive launch discount

A 20% discount is offered to all new MA students on this course, with a higher 40% tuition fee reduction available to Middlesex University graduates.

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Placements in digital media content creation

MDX Studios is a vibrant, industry-connected hub for hands-on learning, research, and innovation - where university meets the real world. We offer a unique environment where students collaborate with external partners to develop cutting-edge skills and an entrepreneurial mindset.

MA Digital Media Content Creation students benefit from opportunities to work on real-world media projects in creative agencies, production companies and media organisations. You will learn by working alongside professional digital content producers, social media strategists and others in the expanding media content sector.

At MDX Studios, you won’t just study - you’ll work. Our MA programmes feature one- and two-year options with embedded, credit-bearing work placements on live industry projects. Placements can be long or short, and if a suitable opportunity is not available with an industry partner, we will create professional settings for you to work on university-led projects. You’ll build your CV while gaining experience in professional contexts, from independent content creation to working on productions in our state-of-the-art facilities.

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London creative advantage

Study in one of the world’s leading digital media capitals, surrounded by agencies, production houses and start-ups

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Hands-on experience

Gain practical skills through placements, live briefs and collaborative projects that mirror professional workflows

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AI and audience insight

Harness AI-enhanced creativity to produce compelling storytelling and meaningful audience engagement

Student stories and experiences

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Student life

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Modules

The MA Digital Media and Content Creation develops your ability to craft compelling, data-driven and socially responsible media experiences. You’ll explore storytelling, branding and cross-platform communication through practical workshops and critical study. From content strategy to audience engagement, you’ll learn to combine creativity with analytics and ethical awareness to produce impactful campaigns and media artefacts. You’ll study a blend of creative content production, strategic communication and digital research strategy. Practice-based modules cover video, audio, and interactive formats, while core units explore storytelling, AI in creative practice, sustainability and leadership. Your Major Project lets you realise a professional-standard piece of media work or a strategic content campaign informed by real-time analytics and ethical reflection.

Use worldbuilding techniques to design coherent visual and narrative systems. You’ll produce a World Bible that contextualises your creative project through research, storytelling, and visual development.

You’ll examine the role of AI in contemporary creative practice, learning to integrate emerging technologies ethically and effectively into your production workflow.

Gain entrepreneurial and project management skills to navigate the creative industries with confidence and adaptability.

Undertake placements or live briefs within London’s creative industries to develop professional experience and networks.

Learn to design evidence-led social media strategies informed by analytics, ethical data use, and inclusive content practices to enhance audience engagement.

Create high-impact video and audio content optimised for digital and social platforms.

Develop sustainable and ethical design strategies aligned with the Design Council’s Green Design Mindset, working collaboratively with communities to address real-world environmental and social challenges.

Produce a substantial media project or strategy demonstrating advanced creative, analytical and professional skills.

You'll be taught by an experienced teaching team with a wide range of expertise and professional experience.

Your timetable will be built around on campus sessions using our professional facilities, with online sessions for some activities where we know being virtual will add value. We’ll use technology to enhance all your learning and give you access to online resources to use in your own time. Project information, recorded presentations, and assessment criteria will be provided through our online Module page.

You’ll learn through workshops, seminars, studio sessions, and collaborative projects. Practice-led teaching is supported by guest lectures from industry professionals and hands-on learning using high-end industry-standard audio equipment available to borrow from our Kit Hub loan service. Independent research, peer feedback, and live briefs ensure that your learning is both creative and professionally relevant.

Timetable

The table below gives you an idea of what learning looks like across a typical week. Some weeks are different due to how we schedule classes and arrange on campus sessions.

Learning structure, Typical hourly breakdown

Learning structure	Typical hourly breakdown
Live in-person on campus learning	Contact hours per week, per level: 10 hours
Tutor set learning activities	Average hours per week, per level: 2 hours

Outside of these hours, you’ll be expected to do independent study where you read, listen and reflect on other learning activities. This can include preparation for future classes. In a year, you’ll typically be expected to commit 1200 hours to your course across all styles of learning. If you are taking a placement, you might have some additional hours.

Middlesex offers extensive academic and wellbeing support - from skills development and research guidance to laptop loans, high-end industry-standard video and audio equipment available to borrow from our Kit Hub loan service, free printing and access to cutting-edge facilities. Dedicated academic advisors and our Careers and Futures employability staff will help you plan your future career.

Assessment combines practical projects, digital portfolios, written reflections and presentations. You’ll receive continuous feedback to refine both creative execution and strategic thinking, preparing you for professional production standards.

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MDX Studios - our media production hub

Our specialist media facilities are recognised as among the best in the country and include:

Industry standard applications including Cinema 4D, Adobe Creative Suite, TV Paint, Cel Action, Pro Tools and Dragonframe
State-of-the-art sound recording studios for voice-overs and sound effects
12 individual stop-motion studios with a range of industry-standard cameras, lenses and lights
State-of-the-art digital print facilities
A brand new 80-workstation digital media workshop
Traditional darkrooms
Media and visual FX studio
Digital media workshops.

Our recording studio houses industry-standard equipment, with a dedicated technician on hand to train and provide support. You can also hire specialised equipment for your assignments.

Careers

How can the Digital Media and Content Creation MA support your career?

Graduates progress into roles such as digital content producer, social media strategist, multimedia journalist, brand storyteller, and creative consultant. Many launch their own agencies or freelance careers.

The course emphasises AI literacy, sustainability and leadership, preparing you for future-facing roles in the global digital and creative industries.

Our employability service Careers and Futures will help you make the most of your experience and connections to achieve your career goals. You'll have unlimited access to one-to-one advice and support from specialists in your sector plus 24/7 online support. You can also make the most of events and networking opportunities, on and off campus.

As an alumni, we offer you lifetime career support so we can help you as your progress.

MDXcelerator student start-up support

We can help you bring your business idea to life with our MDXcelerator programme which includes masterclasses with high-profile entrepreneurs, workshops, mentoring opportunities and competitions to secure seed funding.

Students at Middlesex span 122 countries and you will be part of our thriving global network. After you graduate, you'll join our alumni network. You will get access to:

Lifetime careers support from the Careers and Futures employability service;
Raise your personal profile as one of our featured alumni;
Continued limited usage of the Sheppard Library;
Exclusive MDX alumni networks to connect with your peers.

Entry requirements

Qualifications

We normally require a 2:2 degree or above in a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

Portfolio

If you don’t hold a degree in a relevant field, you’ll need to submit a portfolio as part of your application. This is your chance to show us your creative ability, enthusiasm, and potential to succeed on the course. For more information please see the Portfolio tab.

We welcome students from the UK and all over the world. Join students from over 122 countries and discover why so many international students call our campus home:

Quality teaching with top facilities plus flexible online learning
Welcoming north London campus that's only 30 minutes from central London
Work placements and networking with top London employers
Award-winning career support to get you where you want to go after university.

Qualifications

We accept a wide range of international qualifications. Find out more about the accepted qualifications on your country's support page. If you are unsure of the suitability of your qualifications or would like help with your application, please contact your nearest international office.

English language

You will need to meet our English language requirements. And, don’t worry If you don't meet our minimum English language requirements, as we offer a Pre-sessional English course.

Visas

To study with us in the UK, you might need a Student visa. Please check to see if this applies to you.

Portfolio review

We’ve put together some simple notes to help you prepare:

Be selective about the work you show while continuing to show a range of skills and ability;
Show mostly recent work that you are most proud of;
Consider how to present your work and the impression the overall look of your portfolio will have on the viewer.

After you have applied, we will send you a link for you to submit your portfolio online via the applicant portal.

We welcome portfolios in any digital format. Please share your work in whatever way best represents your creativity and skills.

If you are having difficulty with the file format, please contact ACIPortfolios@mdx.ac.uk who can help you submit.

Applications for postgraduate study should be made directly to the university.

Please visit our postgraduate application page for further information and to apply.

Entry onto this course may require a portfolio review.

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Fees and funding

The fees below are for the 2026/2027 academic year.

UK students¹

Full-time students: £13,700
Part-time students: £90 per credit
Part-time students: £45 per dissertation credit

If you were to study over two years part-time, you would usually pay £5400 for the first year of study, and £8100 in the second.

International students²

Full-time students: £20,100
Part-time students: £134 per credit
Part-time students: £67 per dissertation credit

If you were to study over two years part-time, you would usually pay £8040 for the first year of study, and £12,060 in the second.

Exclusive launch discount

For the 2026 intake, new MA students on this course receive 20% off tuition fees, with Middlesex alumni eligible for an enhanced 40% discount. Terms and conditions apply. See our scholarships and bursaries page for details.

The following course-related costs are included in the fees:

All printing and copying required for your study
Access to sound recording and mixing studios, editing suites, and colour grading suites
Audio-visual equipment available for loan, including digital stills cameras, digital video recorders, digital audio recorders, a large range lighting gear, grip equipment, and specialist microphones.

You may be eligible for one of our scholarships including:

The Alumni Postgraduate Award: a 20% fee reduction for UK/EU Middlesex alumni who studied eligible undergraduate courses;
The Chevening Scholarship: full course fees;
The European Academic Awards: £1,000 to £7,000 for students showing academic excellence;
Regional or International Merit Award: up to £2,000 towards course fees.

For international students, we also have a limited number of other awards specific to certain regions, and work in partnership with funding providers in your country to help support you financially with your study.

Find out more about our postgraduate scholarships.

Help from your employer

Your employer can contribute towards the cost of your postgraduate study as part of their staff development programme.

Work while you study

If you are not currently working, we can help you find work that fits around uni and your other commitments. We have hundreds of student jobs on campus that pay the London Living Wage and above.

Fees disclaimers

1. UK fees: The university reserves the right to increase postgraduate tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. The tuition fees for part-time UK study are subject to annual review and we reserve the right to increase the fees each academic year by no more than the level of inflation.

2. International fees: Tuition fees are subject to annual review and we reserve the right to increase the fees each academic year by no more than the level of inflation.

Any annual increase in tuition fees as provided for above will be notified to students at the earliest opportunity in advance of the academic year to which any applicable inflationary rise may apply.

Important information

We’ll carefully manage any future changes to courses, or the support and other services available to you, if these are necessary because of things like changes to government health and safety advice, or any changes to the law.

Any decisions will be taken in line with both external advice and the University’s Regulations which include information on this.

Our priority will always be to maintain academic standards and quality so that your learning outcomes are not affected by any adjustments that we may have to make.

At all times we’ll aim to keep you well informed of how we may need to respond to changing circumstances, and about support that we’ll provide to you.

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Why study Digital Media and Content Creation MA at Middlesex University?

Exclusive launch discount

Placements in digital media content creation

3 great reasons to pick this course

Student stories and experiences