BSc Multimedia and Digital Systems: University of Sussex

About the programme

With a degree in Multimedia and Digital Systems you will be at the forefront of advances in multimedia, video production, audio technology, advanced computer graphics and video special effects. This degree covers the fundamentals of digital systems and software development, together with creation of the media content necessary for the implementation of multimedia systems.

The degree programme gives you the experience and qualifications necessary to work in many multimedia and digital systems industries, from video production and computer animation to web design and digital broadcasting. You gain skills in areas including multimedia systems basics, multimedia content creation and web design, software engineering and design, creation and manipulation of video and audio content, 3D graphics and animation, computer architecture, and computer networks. You work on both individual and group projects.

Admission requirements

A level

• Typical offer: in the range ABB-BBB
• Specific entry requirements: GCSE (or equivalent) in Mathematics, grade B

International Baccalaureate

• Typical offer range: 32 to 34 points overall

English language requirements

• IELTS 6.5 overall and not less than 6.0 in both the Listening and Writing sections.
• Internet-based TOEFL with 80 overall, including at least 24 in Speaking and 25 in Writing.
• The University also accepts a range of other qualifications:
  • GCSE or IGCSE English as a first language: grade C.
  • GCSE English or IGCSE as a second language: grade B.
  • Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English (CAE): grade B.
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): grade C.
  • Cambridge English Language 1119: between grades 1 and 6.