Teaching
Rated Gold in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) for the outstanding quality of our teaching and graduate outcomes
Digital media courses
Our digital media courses combine expert teaching, hands-on experience and state-of-the-art facilities, including TV and radio studios, the world's largest Playstation lab and our own commercial game development studio. Taught at the Department of Media Arts and Communication, our programmes include photography, games design, animation, visual effects and film production.
Create your future in digital media at Sheffield Hallam
Learn with industry-connected experts
Combine expert teaching with hands-on learning. You’ll be taught by practitioners and benefit from opportunities for workshops, guest lectures and networking with leading professionals.
- workshops and guest lectures with industry specialists
- networking opportunities with employers and practitioners
Create in cutting-edge studios and labs
Develop your skills in professional environments, from TV and radio studios to one of the world’s largest PlayStation labs. You’ll also explore immersive AR and VR in our South Yorkshire Institute of Technology suite. We're ranked 3rd in the UK for animation and game design in the Guardian University Guide 2026.
- broadcast-quality studios and game labs
- immersive AR/VR suite with the latest technology
Build your portfolio with real projects
Work on commercial projects and live briefs through our close links with major employers. You’ll graduate with portfolio pieces that show your creativity and industry-ready skills.
- opportunities for commercial projects and real briefs
- portfolio development supported by professional insight
Why choose us?
Accommodation
We guarantee to find you an affordable place to live that’s close to campus and comes with all bills included
Employment
94% of our UK graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating (2022/23 Graduate Outcomes Survey)
We teach at undergraduate, postgraduate and foundation year level, and offer opportunities for doctoral research at the Sheffield Creative Industries Institute.
As a digital media student you'll work on real briefs and commercial projects, and also benefit from the department's close links with major employers, including Disney, Sony, Fremantle Media, Warp Films and the BBC. You'll also join a vibrant community of digital creatives across the university, with student societies devoted to filmmaking, games development, media and design.