Malta · Bachelor's
University of Malta
BSc Digital Arts (Digital Media)
University of Malta
Course Overview
The University of Malta's Digital Arts / Digital Media degree is a three-year English-taught Bachelor's at the EU's English-speaking island nation. It combines creative practice with digital production — covering digital media design, motion graphics, animation, sound, interactive and game media, and the theory of contemporary visual and screen culture. The programme balances hands-on studio and software skills with critical and conceptual grounding, preparing graduates for Malta's growing creative, gaming, and media industries.
Sri Lankan A-Level / IB applicants with a creative bent — future designers, content creators, animators, and media producers — choose Malta for: full English-medium delivery, lower tuition than mainland Europe (~€11,000/year), EU credentials, and a safe, affordable Mediterranean base. Malta hosts a notable iGaming and digital sector. The degree opens paths into digital media production, motion and UX design, animation and game media, and the wider creative industries, and feeds into Master's study.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Sri Lankan A/Ls: 2-3 passes (C or above), plus the University of Malta matriculation-equivalent requirement. Cambridge International / Edexcel A-Levels accepted.
- check_circle IB Diploma: 24+ points.
- check_circle A creative portfolio is recommended and may strengthen the application.
- check_circle O-Level / GCSE passes including English and (where required) Mathematics.
- check_circle Application through the University of Malta international admissions portal with certified, translated transcripts.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.0 Overall (no band below 5.5).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 80 Overall.
- check_circle Cambridge English: B2 First / C1 Advanced.
- check_circle Waived if your school qualification was taught and assessed entirely in English (most Sri Lankan Edexcel / Cambridge International applicants qualify with an MOI letter from the school).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (€) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year, non-EU) | €11,000 | Rs. 3,795,000 |
| Living Expenses in Malta (12 months) | €10,800 | Rs. 3,726,000 |
| Student Visa, Residence Permit & Health Insurance | €700 | Rs. 241,500 |
| Software, Equipment & Materials | €700 | Rs. 241,500 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | €23,200 | Rs. 8,004,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Malta, as an EU member with English as an official language, lets non-EU graduates apply to extend their residence to seek qualifying employment under EU graduate-retention rules. Digital Media graduates work in digital agencies, the iGaming and gaming sector, film and broadcast, animation studios, UX and product teams, and marketing. Sri Lankan returnees route into digital media production, motion and UX design, content and social-media roles, and the creative-tech sector.
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