More about the course：Digital technology is transforming everyday activities from shopping to watching TV or using the telephone. An in-depth appreciation of the multimedia systems that are behind advances in web technology, satellite and cable broadcasting, for example, will equip you for a career in a sector driving many of the changes in modern living. In your first year you will focus on the essential knowledge and practical skills for building a successful career in the digital media business. You will gain hands-on experience of programming using Java, and of software development through extensive laboratory work and learn about fundamental technical concepts - including computer architecture using packages. In your second year you will broaden your knowledge of local and wide area communications, mobile and wireless networks, multimedia technologies in a variety of interactive environments and installations. You will also become familiar with the various hardware platforms for games, broadcast and networking applications. In your final year you will focus on effective and appropriate digital multimedia content production, retrieval, management and governance strategies and implementation practices. There's a strong emphasis on developing your critical and practical skills in identifying and solving problems, and the teamwork involved in current practices. You will also extend your knowledge and skills in programming and multimedia techniques to include animation and virtual reality, with intensive laboratory work in 3D graphics. Your final year will also introduce you to modern operating systems and networking environments, the fundamentals of security and biometrics-based authentication, security issues (e.g. hacking, fraud, viruses) and methods for tackling these problems, and biometrics.
I am working for Microsoft Ltd at its headquarters in the UK as an ISA specialist engineer. My role is to provide technical support all over Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Without the University of Hertfordshire and the placement year I had taken, I would not stand a chance. I am extremely grateful to all the academic staff for their support during my time at University. The University of Hertfordshire is a place that you should go to get the best support for a very successful career.
Cindy YungGraduated in 2006
Work placement：You have the opportunity to spend a year working either in a professional research environment or within industry. The practical experience you gain will be of tremendous benefit both when you resume your studies and when you embark on a career. Students have previously undertaken placements in organizations such as:
• Xerox
• Microsoft
• Reuters Ltd
• Dictate Now