Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) in Digital Arts
University of Malta
Information last verified July 2026
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Fine Arts Honours is a practice-based undergraduate award in art and design practice and theory, based on studio practice and the digital environment. This single-honours programme develops a learning structure in which historical traditions and new practices confront and influence each other within a contextual, cultural and theoretical framework. If you aspire to become professional artists within the areas of Graphic Design, Digital Games, Web Development, Animation, Illustration and Photography, then this course is aimed for students like you. The course provides you with a holistic artistic education, with specialisation in Graphic Design and Animation (both of which involve photography and illustration). Through a combination of practical and theoretical modules, the course encourages the development of critical and original approaches to contemporary creative production and enables students to actively investigate the influence of new digital technologies in relation to creativity and visual communication. The Bachelor of Fine Arts Honours is a practice-based undergraduate award in art and design practice and theory, based on studio practice and the digital environment. This single-honours programme develops a learning structure in which historical traditions and new practices confront and influence each other within a contextual, cultural and theoretical framework. If you aspire to become professional artists within the areas of Graphic Design, Digital Games, Web Development, Animation, Illustration and Photography, then this course is aimed for students like you. The course provides you with a holistic artistic education, with specialisation in Graphic Design and Animation (both of which involve photography and illustration). Through a combination of practical and theoretical modules, the course encourages the development of critical and original approaches to contemporary creative production and enables students to actively investigate the
Career Opportunities
The course prepares you for careers in the graphic design, the publishing and the digital games industries, the moving image and animation fields, as well as in more generalised areas which increasingly draw upon the creation of new media talent such as those of the audio-visual, gaming, mobile services, social software and IT. As a graduate with a BFA Honours in Digital Arts at the required level, you will be eligible to read for the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Digital Arts and the MA in Digital Arts (by Research) offered by the Department of Digital Arts, Faculty of Media and Knowledge Sciences and also the Master of Science (MSc) in Digital Games offered by the Institute of Digital Games at the University of Malta.
Program Curriculum
Year 1 In addition to the compulsory study-units, students are required to choose study-units to the value of 4 ECTS credits from the elective study-units on offer during the first semester. Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) DGA1003 Research Methods in Art and Design 4 ECTS (NC) DGA1004 Introduction to Text and Image 6 ECTS (NC) DGA1007 Introduction to Visual Narrative 2 ECTS (NC) DGA1018 Storyboarding and Sequential Art 4 ECTS (NC) DGA1019 Introduction to Software and Hardware 4 ECTS (NC) DGA1021 Intermedia Studio 1 4 ECTS (NC) DGA1022 Ideas Generation and Development 2 ECTS (NC) Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints) DGA1012 Introduction to Design Thinking 4 ECTS DGA1014 History of Photography 4 ECTS DGA1015 Contemporary Art Photography 4 ECTS ELP1063 English Speech Fluency 2 ECTS IOT1008 An Introduction to Creativity 4 ECTS LIN1063 Academic Reading and Writing in English 2 ECTS MCS1012 Introduction to Analogue Photography and the Darkroom 4 ECTS Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) DGA1008 Introduction to Illustration 6 ECTS (NC) DGA1010 Introduction to Animation 6 ECTS (NC) DGA1017 Introduction to Computational Art 6 ECTS (NC) DGA1020 Applied Software Practices 4 ECTS (NC) DGA1023 Intermedia Studio 2 4 ECTS (NC) DGA1024 Introduction to Photography 4 ECTS (NC) Requirement for regular progression to Year 2: 60 ECTS credits Year 2 In addition to the compulsory study-units, students are required to register for study-units listed under one of the streams below: either the Visual Communications Stream, the Animation Stream or the Spatial Immersion Stream. Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) DGA1006 Contemporary Image Making 4 ECTS DGA2000 Intermedia Studio 3 6 ECTS DGA2003 Audiovisual Language and Film Analysis 4 ECTS Compulsory Units - Visua
Admission Requirements
General Entry Requirements Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications Special Course Requirements All applicants shall be required to present a portfolio of their recent works and may further be required to attend for an interview in order to assess their suitability to follow the Course with profit. Applicants who are unsuccessful in the interview shall not be admitted to the Course. Notes and any other requirements Applicants applying under paragraph (c) of regulation 6 of the Admission Regulations who are not in possession of the qualifications listed above must present other professional qualifications and/or experience that would satisfy the Board that they have reached the academic standard to follow the Course with profit. You are viewing the entry requirements for International applicants. Switch to Local qualifications. You can submit your application online . The deadlines for submission of applications vary according to the intake and courses. We encourage all international applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. This is especially important if you require a visa to travel and eventually stay in Malta. You can compare your national qualifications to the local requirements by visiting our qualifications comparability webpage . Access more information about our admission process and English language requirements . The University of Malta has student accommodation on campus called Campus Hub. Campus Hub is just a 2-minute walk from the main campus. For more information, visit the accommodation website . Our dedicated team at the student recruitment office is here to support you every step of the way. From the moment you start your application to the moment when you receive your decision letter, we're here to assist you. If you have any questions or need further information, don't hesitate to reach out to us. You can contact us at info@um.edu.mt , and our team will be more than happy to help. After you receive an offer from us,
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
Non EU Applicants: Fee per academic year: Eur 8,500 You are viewing the fees for non EU nationals. Switch to EU nationals if you are a national of any country from within the EU/EEA.
About University of Malta
University of Malta
Msida, Malta
TheUniversity of Malta(Maltese:L-Università ta' Malta;UM; formerlyUOM) is apublic research universityin the towns ofMsidaandValletta, Malta. It serves as theflagshipandnational universityof...
University Profile- Start Date October
- Language English
- Duration 3 years
- Credits 180
