HomeThe University of WestminsterBA Digital Media and Communication

BA Digital Media and Communication

The University of Westminster
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Creative Arts and Design
Course Score
C /63
Graduate Salary
£24,000
Satisfaction
84%
Degree Completion
95%
Professional Jobs
60%
Meaningful Work
60%

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

43%
High AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI is already doing some of the work in these jobs. People who learn to use AI tools will have a real edge, though the more routine roles may thin out over time.

AI impact by graduate destination

Secretarial and related62%
Administrative55%
Business and public service associate48%
Media45%
Sales40%

🧭 Career Trajectories

This degree creates direct pathways into the jobs market. Explore the full career profiles and AI projections on our sister hub, WhatCareer.

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Creative Arts and Design graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£24,000
typical starting salary
£22,500
£29,500
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Creative Arts and Design graduates nationally earn £18,000-£45,000 (1272 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Media Professionals
★ Professional
30%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
25%
03
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
10%
04
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
10%
05
Sales occupations
10%
06
Secretarial and related occupations
10%
07
Administrative occupations
10%

Outcomes

95%
Continuation
60%
Professional Work
60%
Meaningful Role
40%
Career On Track

What comes next? 🎓

Choosing the right university starts with choosing the right school. Explore transparent, data-driven school profiles powered by official DfE statistics.

Explore Schools on WhatSchool.ai →