The way we consume media is changing. Traditional broadcasters and production companies are evolving as audiences flock to new platforms, including social media. Businesses look to use innovative digital content in their marketing and communications to entice consumers to interact with products and services in new ways. Digital media professionals who can engage audiences in online and digital spaces creatively are in demand. The University of Bolton's BA (Hons) Digital Content Creation with foundation year degree is a dynamic, forward-thinking course designed to prepare you for employment in the rapidly evolving digital and creative economy.The foundation year allows you to experience the various specialisms offered by the School of the Arts at the University of Bolton. It aims to build your academic and creative skills and confidence so that you can make the leap to degree-level study smoothly. Well guide you as you explore a wide range of technical and creative areas drawn from across the School, helping you make an informed decision about your future career direction. At the end of the year, youll be able to choose between progressing with our BSc (Hons) Digital Content Creation or transferring to one of our other fantastic art and design courses.Throughout this degree, we aim to future-proof your career in this exciting sector. We offer you up-to-date knowledge for today's creative industries, as well as the lifelong learning skills that will help you stay abreast of innovations and new technologies moving forward. Our expert team will guide you as you develop a secure grounding in media production, web and mobile media design, graphic design, pre and post-production, photography and copywriting. We'll encourage you to develop critical thinking skills and explore trends forecasting, branding and data analytics.
Which department am I in?
Media and Photography
Study options
Full Time
(4 Years)
Tuition fees
拢15,950.00 (US$ 20,598)
per year
拢63800 Overall cost
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved
Start date
September 2025
Venue
University of Bolton Main Site, Greater Manchester
Deane Road,
Bolton,
BL3 5AB, NORTHERN ENGLAND, England
Entry requirements
For international students
48 UCAS points. We accept a full range of qualifications that carry UCAS points, including A-levels, BTECs and T levels.
IELTS (Academic) - 6.0 for Undergraduate (no less than 5.5 in any component)
TOEFL (ibt) - overall score of 80 including 17 in Listening, 17 in Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.