BIS Multimedia (Code 12131013) 

The rapid evolution of digital technology has redefined how we create, communicate, and interact with information. The Multimedia qualification in the Department of Information Science equips students to design and develop interactive digital experiences across various platforms and media. This includes websites, games, animations, mobile applications, and other user-centred interactive systems.

The programme integrates technical development skills with creative problem-solving and critical understanding of current computing and digital innovation trends. Students gain hands-on experience in web development, interaction design, animation, video and sound editing, and 3D modelling. A strong emphasis is placed on programming and core computer science principles, giving students the foundation to build robust, scalable, and intelligent digital systems. They also engage with human-computer interaction, user experience design, and emerging technology trends.

By combining practical application with theoretical insight, the qualification prepares students to navigate and shape the rapidly changing landscape of interactive technology. This degree offers the skills and perspective needed to remain relevant and adaptable in an increasingly digital world where engagement, usability, and innovation are critical.

What makes this programme unique?

This programme bridges the gap between design and development, equipping students to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams. Graduates gain the versatility to operate in both creative and technical roles, with the ability to move between front-end design, user experience, and back-end development tasks.

Through its integration of programming, computer science fundamentals, and applied digital technologies, the programme prepares students to engage with cutting-edge tools and methodologies used in industry, from web development and game design to immersive environments and interactive media. This versatility ensures graduates are not only technically capable but also industry-relevant and future-ready.

• The closing date is an administrative admission guideline for non-selection programmes. Once a non-selection programme is full and has reached the institutional targets, then that programme will be closed for further admissions, irrespective of the closing date. However, if the institutional targets have not been met by the closing date, then that programme will remain open for admissions until the institutional targets are met.
• The following persons will be considered for admission: Candidates who are in possession of a certificate that is deemed by the University to be equivalent to the required National Senior Certificate (NSC) with university endorsement; candidates who are graduates from another tertiary institution or have been granted the status of a graduate of such an institution, and candidates who are graduates of another faculty at the University of Pretoria.
• Life Orientation is excluded when calculating the APS.
• Grade 11 results are used for the conditional admission of prospective students.
• A valid qualification with admission to degree studies is required.
• Minimum subject and achievement requirements, as set out below, are required.
• All lectures at the University of Pretoria are presented in English only.

• English Home Language or English First Additional Language: NSC/IEB – 4 or AS Level – D
• Mathematics: NSC/IEB – 5 or AS Level – C
• APS – 30

Teaching staff presenting the INL, INY, IMY and PUB modules

The curriculum for the BIS in Multimedia degree programme comprises of fundamental, core and elective modules in each study year. The degree is awarded after a minimum of at least 403 credits have been obtained successfully.

Minimum credits: 134

Fundamental modules (14 credits)

Core modules (120 credits)

Minimum credits: 148

Fundamental module (8 credits)

Core modules (140 credits)

Minimum credits: 121

Core modules (85 credits)

Elective modules (at least 36 credits*)

• BIS Multimedia yearbook
• Multimedia website
• Immersive Technology Lab
• Undergraduate modules presented by the Department of Information Science
• Postgraduate degrees in the Department of Information Science
• BIS Information Science degree
• BIS Publishing degree