Who we are - School of Digital Arts (SODA) – Manchester Metropolitan University

Offering industry informed courses and specialist spaces with the latest technologies, SODA is a £35M investment into the workspaces, networks, teaching and research that will drive the next generation of creative content.

Our new school is ideally placed in a global city that has transformed to be a leading powerhouse of the UK’s digital economy and in return offering you the ideal playground to launch your digital career.

While studying with us, you’ll be embedded in an area that is widely recognised as a national and international media hub, home to MediaCityUK, the BBC and ITV, as well as a thriving creative and cultural scene.

Next generation of digital content

Every year from 2021 our students will study disciplines that span film, animation, UX design, photography, games design, AI and more, often working on live projects with industry partners, frequently collaborating with fellow students and researchers. They will choose from a flexible mix of courses: undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees that run alongside degree apprenticeships, summer schools and short courses.

A programme of pioneering research will run in parallel, informing our teaching and generating answers to the most challenging questions posed by digital media and technology – research that’s designed to meet the needs of industry now, and in the future.

A University School

The School of Digital Arts is a proud part of Manchester Metropolitan University. We build on the creative, science, tech and business strengths of a university whose research is rated as ‘world-leading’ and is changing the way we live, work, learn and play.

SODA also builds on the strengths and reputation of Manchester School of Art. With a history of generating ideas and innovation that stretches back over 180 years, Manchester School of Art has pioneered the interdisciplinary approach that will guide learning at SODA.