Media

Why Media at ManMet

Manchester stands as one of Britain’s premier media hubs, home to the renowned MediaCityUK where BBC and ITV maintain their headquarters. Students here gain something invaluable: proximity to leading industry players and independent studios, which translates into genuine professional exposure and networking opportunities that begin shaping careers while they’re still in education. To capitalize on this advantage, Manchester Metropolitan University established the School of Digital Arts (SODA)—a £35 million investment that brings together cutting-edge technology, specialized facilities, and robust industry connections. The curriculum reflects how content creation has evolved, preparing students to work across social media, streaming platforms, mobile devices, augmented and virtual reality—essentially the full spectrum of channels that define both current and emerging media landscapes.

Future Media Production

In an era where digital transformation happens at breakneck speed, effective storytelling demands creativity paired with strategic thinking and audience awareness. The BA (Hons) Future Media Production program teaches students to craft content that resonates, using extended realities and interactive formats that engage multiple senses. They work at the intersection of animation, game design, and interactive projects, developing interdisciplinary skills alongside an ethical approach to narratives. The program includes hands-on production modules, critical sessions that foster cross-disciplinary collaboration, and guest lectures from digital arts professionals, culminating in a graduate showcase where students present their final works to a live audience.

Web and User Experience Design

Digital services for entertainment, wellness, and social connection continue expanding, which drives demand for user experience specialists. BSc (Hons) Web and User Experience Design blends theory with practice, teaching students to shape intuitive, enjoyable interactions between people and digital products. The course covers UX principles, visual design, digital prototyping, research methods, and collaborative creation—skills that digital agencies actively seek. It suits those passionate about design and problem-solving who want to positively influence how people engage with the digital world, opening paths toward careers in UX, UI design, service design, or project management.

Digital Media and Communications

BSc (Hons) Digital Media and Communications prepares the next generation of storytellers and critical thinkers equipped to create compelling narratives across diverse platforms. Effective storytelling sits at the program’s core, connecting creativity with technology and practical application. Students master research methods, critical thinking, and technical competencies within the digital media context before moving into design and production principles. The course encourages experimentation and unconventional ideas, shaping leaders ready to define the future of this dynamic industry with the confidence and adaptability professional success requires.

UX Design at Manchester Metropolitan University

The MA User Experience Design program invites graduates from any creative or professional background to reimagine the digital realm. As nearly every interaction—from shopping to healthcare—migrates online, demand grows for creative, thoughtful, and ethical UX designers. Through lectures, seminars, and studio projects, students explore the professional, social, and cultural contexts of UX practice while developing awareness of how design affects different user groups. The program includes a collaborative sustainability module and concludes with an independent project—either design research or a professional portfolio—preparing specialists who can address the ethical dimensions and cultural contexts inherent in UX work.

Multimedia Journalism

MA Multimedia Journalism establishes a foundation in quality journalism principles, teaching students to create content for diverse media—from print publications and online platforms to television and radio—while adapting materials between formats. Students can specialize in broadcast journalism, completing the program with a corresponding final project. Manchester Metropolitan University’s instructors are seasoned professionals with experience at BBC, national and regional publications, and online media, ensuring education grounded in cutting-edge industry practice. Students actively build industry connections through internships while developing portfolios to present to employers and cultivating skills for leadership roles in multiplatform journalism, all within the modern studios, editing suites, and exhibition spaces of the Grosvenor East building.