Digital Media

Digital media is a discipline that sits at the centre of how contemporary culture is created, distributed, and consumed. It encompasses the production, design, and critical understanding of content across digital platforms, from websites, social media, and online video to interactive design, podcasting, and emerging forms of immersive media. The digital media landscape is one of the fastest-changing in the modern economy, and those who understand it both creatively and critically are in demand across an enormous range of industries.

At Robert Gordon University, this two-year programme provides an intensive and practically focused route into the field. You will develop skills in digital content production, multimedia storytelling, web design, and the use of industry-standard tools and platforms. The programme combines hands-on creative work with an understanding of the industries and contexts in which digital media operates, including the commercial, cultural, and ethical dimensions of working with content at scale.

RGU has a strong practical orientation and close connections to the creative industries in Scotland and beyond, and the programme is designed to equip you with the skills and portfolio that employers look for.

This full-time programme includes a sandwich year with a work placement and a year abroad, providing an exceptional combination of professional and international experience for a two-year degree. The placement gives you direct professional experience in a digital media environment, while the year abroad broadens your cultural perspective and enriches your understanding of how digital media operates in different national contexts. Graduates go on to careers in digital content creation, social media management, video production, web design, marketing and communications, journalism, and a wide range of roles across the creative and technology industries.

The combination of practical skills, professional experience, and creative portfolio that the programme produces is well suited to the demands of a competitive and fast-moving field.