BA (Hons) Interactive Media Bachelor's degree at UHI
BA (Hons) Interactive Media at UHI. You'll develop knowledge in core theory, research methods, and applied practice alongside specialist options in your area of interest.
About this course
BA (Hons) Interactive Media is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at UHI, based in UHI Argyll,UHI Moray,UHI North West Hebrides,UHI Shetland. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Media & Communications, see the sections below.
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 2 - DipHE 5 modules
- Digital design - bitmaps and vectors
- Creating an e-business - start-up and self-promotion
- Responsive web design and server-side scripting
- Interactive media project
- Introduction to animation techniques
Year 3 - BSc 9 modules
- Advanced design techniquesCore
- Designing web-based applicationsCore
- Team project (Computing and interactive media)Optional
- Work placement industry specific skillsOptional
- Socially responsible interactive mediaOptional
- Branching narrative for interactive content developmentOptional
- 3D animation techniquesOptional
- Video and audio production techniquesOptional
- Games developmentOptional
Year 4 - BSc (Hons) 4 modules
- Web programming (Computing and interactive media)
- Technologies in human computer interaction (HCI)
- Advanced topics in interactive media
- Dissertation: interactive media60 credits
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This part-time degree combines media theory with practical production across multiple platforms. You'll typically begin with foundations in media power, audiences and representation, alongside hands-on skills in camera, audio, editing and writing. Year 2 usually moves to digital cultures, data-driven communication and specialist streams, you'll choose a pathway such as Journalism, PR & advertising, Film & TV, Social media, Games & interactive, or Production portfolio. You'll also undertake research methods specific to media audiences and ethics. In your final year, a course like this normally progresses to specialist options in your chosen area, a real-world industry project or placement, and either a written dissertation or substantial media production that demonstrates your independent work.
Who it's for
You're drawn to digital storytelling, design, or creative technology and want to develop those skills whilst maintaining flexibility in your schedule. You're organised and self-directed, part-time study demands that, and you're prepared to engage seriously with both theoretical frameworks and hands-on creative work. Whether you're building a portfolio, testing a career direction, or balancing other commitments, this course suits someone who can sustain momentum over time and who wants to understand the thinking behind interactive media, not just the tools.
Careers & job market
Across Media & Communications courses nationally, 90% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months. Of those working, 60% are in highly skilled roles. National earnings data for graduates show starting salaries (at 15 months) typically between £22,000 and £28,000, rising to £22,525–£31,800 after five years. Your actual trajectory will depend on your specialisation, network, and the sector you enter. A recognised UK degree opens doors within broadcasting, digital agencies, publishing, and cultural institutions, though progression varies by role and employer.
University & format
This BA (Hons) in Interactive Media is offered by the University of the Highlands and Islands, a UK degree-awarding body recognised nationally, across multiple locations: UHI Argyll, UHI Moray, UHI North West Hebrides and UHI Shetland. The course is studied part-time and taught in English. As a nationally recognised degree, your qualification will carry full UK-wide validity.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
Work placement. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
UHI publishes tuition by domicile, award level, study mode and delivery. Use the individual course page for the exact year-by-year fee.
Published UHI fee framework
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Careers & earnings
What Media & Communications graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in media & communications · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Media & Communications nationally
National figures for Media & Communications graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
Job market & outlook
How Media & Communications graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Media & Communications graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Media companies
- Agencies
- In-house comms teams
- Broadcasters & charities
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Media & Communications graduates.
Media Operations, VP (Parental Leave Cover)WPP MediaMedia Relations ManagerCommonwealth War Graves CommissionMedia ManagerUS Tech SolutionsMedia Planning and Buying CoordinatorBurberryMedia Sales ExecutiveService ServiceMedia Planner/BuyerDifferent Technologies Pty Ltd.Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
University of the Highlands and Islands
Media, journalism and communications across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
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