Bircham International University

Programme overview

This is a distance learning Bachelor's Degree in Digital Media delivered by Bircham International University within the Faculty of Business & Media. The program treats digital media as any media encoded for electronic devices and covers creation, viewing, modification and distribution across platforms such as software, video games, websites, social media and online advertising. The degree requires 130 academic credits above secondary school, is textbook‑based, and is described as equivalent to a four‑year college degree. Duration ranges from 1 to 3 years depending on prior credit recognition.

What you'll study

The syllabus is composed of 130 required credits: a minimum of 40 general education credits plus 63 core academic credits in Digital Media, with additional optional subjects from the Faculty of Business & Media. Each listed course is 3 academic credits. Core and elective course titles include:

• 201DME - The Communication Process
• 202DME - Media Influence
• 203DME - Consumer Behavior
• 204DME - Marketing & Communication
• 205DME - Mass Communication
• 206DME - Media & Communications
• 207DME - Internet Studies
• 208DME - Digital Studies
• 311DME - Broadcasting
• 312DME - Mass Media Planning
• 313DME - Advertising & Public Relations
• 314DME - Fake News
• 315DME - Digital Media
• 316DME - Digital Marketing
• 317DME - Multimedia Communications
• 318DME - Digital Media Production
• 421DME - Audiovisual Communication
• 422DME - Social Media Management
• 423DME - Digital Production
• 424DME - Advertising Media Management
• 425DME - Communication Effectiveness

Additional subjects that may be selected (subject to approval) include Business Communications, Cinema Language, Movie Budget & Planning, News Writing & Reporting, Radio Broadcasting & Operation, Script & Screen Writing, Television Production & Directing, Theatre and related topics. Coursework is completed through reports, projects and a thesis; one BIU earned credit equals one U.S. semester credit (15 learning hours) and two ECTS credits (30 study hours).

Entry requirements

Admission is open to adults over 23. A minimum of 30% of the program credits must be transferred from prior education and/or validated from professional experience to gain entry. At least 40 credits of general education are required (and may be transferred). Up to 20% of total program credits can be awarded for professional and life experience.

Career prospects

Completing this programme prepares graduates to work in business and media roles that interact with digital channels—areas such as digital marketing, social media management, multimedia production, online advertising, broadcasting and other digital communication functions. The course outcomes emphasize applied knowledge, case analysis and practical examples to demonstrate how digital media concepts apply in professional Business & Media settings.

Scholarships & funding angle

Fees cover program study, textbooks, study guide, evaluation, diploma and transcript. Bircham publishes a per‑credit fee for BIU‑earned undergraduate credits (70 Euros / 90 US$) and a lower rate for transferred credits (20 Euros / 25 US$). The total tuition range listed for the 130‑credit program is a minimum of 3,510 Euros and a maximum of 6,800 Euros, with payment plans available on request for up to 36 monthly instalments. Textbooks are included and are shipped after fee payment.