BSc (Hons) Interactive Media

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications: Applicants should have successfully completed their secondary education with a minimum overall score of 80% or equivalent in their respective country's grading system.

English Language Proficiency: 

• IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no individual component below 6.0.
• TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 87, with at least 21 in Listening, 21 in Reading, 21 in Speaking, and 21 in Writing.
• PTE Academic: A minimum overall score of 61 with no individual score below 55.
• Some programs may have specific subject prerequisites or additional requirements.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.

The University of York, located in the UK, offers a range of scholarships to support their educational journey. These scholarships aim to recognize academic excellence, encourage cultural diversity, and provide financial assistance to deserving students. 

Academic Excellence Scholarships: The University of York offers scholarships based on academic merit to outstanding international students applying for undergraduate or postgraduate programs. The scholarships provide financial support in the form of partial tuition fee reductions.

Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships: These prestigious scholarships are awarded to exceptional international students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievements and leadership potential. The scholarships cover full tuition fees and also provide a generous living stipend to support the students' living expenses during their studies.

Departmental Scholarships: Many departments within the University of York offer scholarships to international students within specific academic fields. These scholarships may cover partial or full tuition fees and are awarded based on academic excellence and potential within the chosen field.

Country-Specific Scholarships: The University of York provides scholarships specifically designed for students from certain countries or regions. These scholarships aim to promote diversity and international collaboration. Examples include the York Graduate Research School Scholarships for students from specific countries or regions.

External Scholarships: The University of York encourages international students to explore external scholarship opportunities provided by governments, organizations, or foundations in their home countries. The university provides guidance and support to students in identifying and applying for these external scholarships.

Graduates from the BSc (Hons) Interactive Media program at the University of York possess a diverse skill set that opens up various career paths within the interactive media industry and related fields.

UX/UI Designer: Graduates can work as user experience (UX) or user interface (UI) designers, creating intuitive and visually appealing digital experiences for websites, applications, or software, focusing on optimizing user interactions.

Multimedia Content Creator: Careers involve producing multimedia content such as videos, animations, graphics, and interactive presentations for various platforms, including social media, marketing campaigns, or educational materials.

Web Developer: Graduates can pursue careers as web developers, designing and building websites using coding languages and frameworks, ensuring functionality, interactivity, and responsiveness across different devices.

Game Designer/Developer: Opportunities exist in the gaming industry, where graduates can work as game designers or developers, creating interactive and engaging gaming experiences for various platforms.

Digital Marketing Specialist: Careers involve utilizing interactive media skills in digital marketing, creating engaging content, managing social media platforms, and optimizing user engagement strategies.

Virtual Reality (VR) or Augmented Reality (AR) Developer: Graduates can work in the immersive technology field, designing and developing VR/AR experiences for entertainment, education, training, or simulation purposes.

Content Strategist: Opportunities exist as content strategists, planning and implementing content strategies for digital platforms, ensuring cohesive and engaging user experiences across various channels.

Creative Technologist: Graduates can work at the intersection of technology and creativity, experimenting with emerging technologies to create innovative interactive experiences or installations.

Interaction Designer: Careers involve designing and prototyping user interactions and interfaces, focusing on enhancing user experiences in digital products or services.

Digital Product Manager: Graduates can work as product managers, overseeing the development and improvement of digital products or services, aligning user needs with business objectives.