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    Multimedia degrees abroad

    Multimedia is a diverse subject that covers the use of a wide range of methods of producing things like art and media. As a multimedia student, you’ll learn how to create engaging and cutting-edge content using the latest techniques and state-of-the-art software.

    Depending on which areas you choose to focus on, you’ll get the chance to develop skills in video editing and production, web design and development, programming, and photography. You will also explore how our relationship with media and technology has evolved, and how it will change in the future.

    As an international student studying multimedia abroad, you’ll put yourself in a great position to pursue a range of exciting opportunities after graduation. You’ll get to see and experience first-hand how different media technologies and channels are handled around the world, giving you a unique perspective on the subject.

    Multimedia program structure

    You can study a multimedia degree at a range of levels including undergraduate and postgraduate. At undergraduate level, foundation or diploma degrees are available, which usually last a year. These programs are ideal if you need extra qualifications to get onto a bachelor’s program, or if you’re looking to start entry-level employment in a multimedia career.

    At the bachelor’s level, most multimedia programs are available as a BA qualification, but some offer a BSc qualification. This will usually depend on the precise focus and make-up of the program, for example, a design focussed course may be offered as a BSc.

    Bachelor’s programs usually last three or four years of full-time study. If you choose to study in the US, you’ll study over four years and have the opportunity to learn a range of subjects before declaring your major in multimedia.

    If you already have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, you can choose to study a master’s program. These are designed to further develop your skills and knowledge, often in a more specific area than your bachelor’s. A master’s program usually takes one or two years to complete, and you will be expected to do more independent research.

    Multimedia programs cover a diverse range of topics and skills, so you can expect to learn through a variety of methods including lectures, workshops, seminars, and practical sessions. Assessment will vary for each module you take, but you’ll likely face project work, essays, exams, and often a portfolio of your work.

    The programs structure and content will vary a lot depending on the exact title of your multimedia program, but here are some common modules most courses will cover:

    • Digital content creation
    • Graphic design
    • Web development
    • Media, journalism, and society
    • Media law
    • Communication research methods
    • Multimedia storytelling
    • Digital and internet policy
    Multimedia program structure

    You can study a multimedia degree at a range of levels including undergraduate and postgraduate. At undergraduate level, foundation or diploma degrees are available, which usually last a year. These programs are ideal if you need extra qualifications to get onto a bachelor’s program, or if you’re looking to start entry-level employment in a multimedia career.

    At the bachelor’s level, most multimedia programs are available as a BA qualification, but some offer a BSc qualification. This will usually depend on the precise focus and make-up of the program, for example, a design focussed course may be offered as a BSc.

    Bachelor’s programs usually last three or four years of full-time study. If you choose to study in the US, you’ll study over four years and have the opportunity to learn a range of subjects before declaring your major in multimedia.

    If you already have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, you can choose to study a master’s program. These are designed to further develop your skills and knowledge, often in a more specific area than your bachelor’s. A master’s program usually takes one or two years to complete, and you will be expected to do more independent research.

    Multimedia programs cover a diverse range of topics and skills, so you can expect to learn through a variety of methods including lectures, workshops, seminars, and practical sessions. Assessment will vary for each module you take, but you’ll likely face project work, essays, exams, and often a portfolio of your work.

    The programs structure and content will vary a lot depending on the exact title of your multimedia program, but here are some common modules most courses will cover:

    • Digital content creation
    • Graphic design
    • Web development
    • Media, journalism, and society
    • Media law
    • Communication research methods
    • Multimedia storytelling
    • Digital and internet policy

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    Multimedia study abroad programs

    Multimedia undergraduate programs

    Bachelor's in multimedia

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      Advertising and Mass Communication (Multimedia Production) - BSc Texas State University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      18,929 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      January, August
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      Animation and Interactive Media - BDes RMIT University, Australia

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      35,520 AUD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      July, February
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      Applied Multimedia - BA University of Nicosia, Cyprus

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      9,120 EUR

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      June, September, February
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      Art - Animation & Multimedia - BA/BFA William Paterson University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      21,768 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      January, September
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      Commercial Multimedia: Photography - BSc Southeast Missouri State University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      13,155 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      August, January
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    Associate in multimedia

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      Multimedia/Web Design - AASc St. Charles Community College, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      5,520 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      August, January
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    Diploma in multimedia

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      Communication Design: Interactive Media - UGDip North Island College, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      14,045 CAD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      July, September, May, January
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      Multimedia Design - APN Business Academy Aarhus, Denmark

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      11,000 EUR

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      August
      Show program overview about Multimedia Design
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      Web Design and Interactive Media - AdvDip Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      15,412 CAD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
      Show program overview about Web Design and Interactive Media
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    Certificate in multimedia

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      Multimedia - Cert St. Charles Community College, USA

      Program type
      Undergraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      5,520 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      August, January
      Show program overview about Multimedia
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      Multimedia Arts Core - Cert Berkeley City College, USA

      Program type
      Undergraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      7,950 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      August, June, January
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      Multimedia Design and Development - Cert Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate certificate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      16,532 CAD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
      Show program overview about Multimedia Design and Development
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    Multimedia graduate programs

    Master's in multimedia

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      Digital Art and Design: Interactive Multimedia Design - MA University of Nicosia, Cyprus

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      18 months
      Annual tuition fee
      6,930 EUR

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September, June, February
      Show program overview about Digital Art and Design: Interactive Multimedia Design
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      Interactive Media - MSc University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, Austria

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      1,454 EUR

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      October
      Show program overview about Interactive Media
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      MBA: Concentration in Digital Communications and Multimedia - MBA Westcliff University, USA

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      12,600 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      August, October, June, May, March, January
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      Multimedia Journalism - MA Bournemouth University, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      14,500 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September, January
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    Diploma in multimedia

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      Interactive Media Design - OCDip Fanshawe College, Canada

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      14 months
      Annual tuition fee
      16,626 CAD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September, January
      Show program overview about Interactive Media Design
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    Certificate in multimedia

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      Interactive Media Management - PGCert Sheridan College, Canada

      Program type
      Postgraduate certificate
      Duration
      8 months
      Annual tuition fee
      24,013 CAD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
      Show program overview about Interactive Media Management
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      Interactive Media Management - PGCert Centennial College, Canada

      Program type
      Postgraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      16,531 CAD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      January, September
      Show program overview about Interactive Media Management
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      Interactive Media Specialist - OCGCert Fanshawe College, Canada

      Program type
      Postgraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      16,626 CAD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
      Show program overview about Interactive Media Specialist
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    Future multimedia careers

    Multimedia skills are in demand in almost all sectors and businesses. Skilled content creators and communicators can find work in a range of fields and professions, but some of the most common roles for multimedia graduates include:

    • Digital content producer
    • Marketing content creator
    • Online journalist
    • Web designer
    • UX designer
    • Social media manager
    • Project manager

    To help you work out which career path is right for you, make use of any work placements your program offers. Getting real-world experience of a role is the best way to see if it’s the right fit for you.