MSc Computing with Digital Media
Course overview
The Master of Science degree is offered either as a one-year, full-time course or a two-year part-time programme, with emphasis on creating digital content to be used in interactive environments and how this content will be distributed to different networks. The programme includes fundamental computer science technologies as well as speciality areas like 3D modelling and animation, visual effects, and mobile applications development, with a human-centred approach.
Your work will be in an intellectually challenging research environment that cuts across computer science, digital media, and game development. The course is supported by the dedicated Media Technology Laboratory, which offers state-of-the-art digital facilities and industry-standard software and tools for practical assignments, preparing you to work in the IT industry or research.
Entry requirements
To be enrolled, candidates must submit a personal statement and provide appropriate academic or professional references. They may also upload their CVs along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants should hold a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above. The qualification should typically be in computer science, mathematics, or the natural sciences.
- Applicants with a media degree may also be considered if they can demonstrate practical computing knowledge.
English Proficiency:
- Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds must score a minimum of 6.0 overall on the IELTS, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (reading, writing, listening, and speaking), or submit equivalent test scores.
Scholarships
Cate Haste Scholarship in History
£3,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £3,000Cate Haste Scholarship in Media and Film
£3,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £3,000Chancellor's Masters Scholarship
£3,000 for applicants assessed as 'Home' for fees or £5,000 for applicants assessed as 'Overseas' for fees.
Jan Metzger Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence and Adaptive Systems MSc
£12,550 fee waiver
Up to £12,550John Kinghorn Scholarship in Engineering
£10,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £10,000MBA Impact Scholarship
£2,500 - £5,000 towards tuition fee reduction.
Up to £2,500Sanctuary Scholarship (Masters)
Shan Vaswani Borgartz Scholarship in Media
£5,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £5,000Stuart Hall Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee discount.
Up to £5,000Sussex Alumni Scholarship
£3,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £3,000Sussex Progressive Futures Scholarships
£10,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £10,000The University of Sussex Business School International Masters Award
£2,000 will be awarded as a fee waiver to all overseas fee-paying students who start a full-time Masters course at the Business school.
Up to £2,000The University of Sussex Engineering and Informatics International Masters Award
£2,000 will be awarded as a fee waiver to all overseas fee-paying students who start a full-time Masters course at the School of Engineering & Informatics.
Up to £2,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of this programme work as:
- Digital Media Developer
- 3D Modeller and Animator
- Video Production Specialist
- Interactive Environment Designer
- User Interface (UI) Designer
Cost of study
For international students, the fee for the MSc Computing with Digital Media at the University of Sussex is £26,995.
Admission
International students can apply for this course through the direct application system. Our experienced advisors are available to assist you through the process.
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