MOGO Media Academy has partnered with NEXT Campus to offer the BA (Hons) Digital Media degree awarded by London Metropolitan University, United Kingdom, providing Sri Lankan students with access to an internationally recognised qualification combining British higher education with practical, industry-focused creative learning.
The strategic partnership brings together NEXT Campus’s academic collaboration with London Metropolitan University and MOGO Media Academy’s expertise in digital media, design, content creation and emerging creative technologies. The collaboration is aimed at developing graduates with the creative, technical and professional skills required to succeed in Sri Lanka’s growing digital economy and the wider global creative industry.
NEXT Campus is a recognised Sri Lankan academic partner of London Metropolitan University and delivers franchised British qualifications at bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels. The partnership further expands its portfolio of internationally recognised programs while responding to growing demand for education aligned with emerging industries and changing employment opportunities.
The BA (Hons) Digital Media degree is designed to combine academic knowledge with practical application, equipping students with skills across digital production, creative development, technology, marketing and project management. Students will explore areas including digital imaging, animation, three-dimensional modelling and texturing, game design, moving image production, visual effects, extended reality, motion branding, social media strategy, user experience design, app design, creative coding and web design.
A strong emphasis on practical learning will enable students to develop digital projects from concept to completion while building professional portfolios that demonstrate their creative and technical capabilities. Assessment will include individual and group projects, presentations, written assignments and a final project.
The collaboration with MOGO Media Academy is expected to strengthen the industry relevance of the degree by connecting academic learning with practical creative-sector experience. Through project-based learning, industry engagement and professional networking, students will have opportunities to understand the demands of the workplace while developing career-ready skills.
MOGO Media Academy is focused on practical education and professional training in digital media and the creative industries. Its approach combines hands-on learning with industry exposure, helping aspiring creative professionals build technical capabilities, creative portfolios and the professional confidence needed to enter a competitive digital landscape.
NEXT Campus (NEXT Education Group) Founder and Chairman Dr. Dusty Alahakoon said: ‘We are delighted to partner with MOGO Academy to offer the BA (Hons) Digital Media degree awarded by London Metropolitan University. This collaboration brings together internationally recognised British higher education and industry-focused creative learning. It will provide Sri Lankan students with the knowledge, practical experience and professional confidence needed to succeed in the global digital economy.’
MOGO Academy Head Madonna Joy said: ‘This partnership represents an important advancement for digital media education in Sri Lanka. We look forward to sharing our industry knowledge and creative expertise while supporting students in developing the practical and professional skills required by today’s digital media sector.’
Graduates of the program will be able to pursue opportunities across a broad range of fields, including digital content creation, motion graphics, multimedia production, visual effects, social media, user experience design, web design, digital marketing, journalism, animation, gaming and media production.
The agreement marks a significant step in strengthening industry-integrated higher education in Sri Lanka and expanding access to globally recognised qualifications in emerging fields. Through the partnership, NEXT Campus and MOGO Media Academy aim to provide students with a pathway that combines the academic standards of a UK university degree with practical exposure to the skills and technologies shaping the future of digital media.