Welcome to BOA Digital Technologies Academy,

At BOA Digital Technologies Academy, you won’t just learn about the future — you’ll build it. We’re a specialist academy where creativity, curiosity and technology collide to solve real problems and open real opportunities. If you’re excited by code, content, data, design, software or hardware, you’ll find a place and a purpose here. As the computer scientist Alan Kay once said, “The best way to predict the future is to invent it.” That’s the energy that drives us every day: bold ideas and projects that make a difference.

We are at the heart of Birmingham’s digital scene.

We’re based in central Birmingham, one of the UK’s fastest-growing hubs for technology and the creative industries. With studios, start-ups and major employers on our doorstep, you’ll feel connected to the industry from day one. The city is your campus: inspiration outside the front door, opportunities around the corner. You won’t just study the digital sector; you’ll be part of it.

We learn by creating with state-of-the-art resources.

You’ll use industry-standard tools and the latest technology, guided by expert staff who know the digital landscape inside out. Through hands-on, project-based learning, you’ll make films, podcasts, games and digital content; code apps and websites; and design, prototype and problem-solve. Along the way, you’ll grow creative confidence, sharpen critical thinking and develop the collaborative skills employers value.

We have high expectations and real support.

Success here isn’t just about talent—it’s about effort, resilience and attitude. We set the bar high because we know what you can achieve. When things get tough, we’ll be in your corner with the right support, feedback and stretch to help you go further. You’ll learn to iterate, debug and refine. Our approach focuses on habits that scale, so you’re ready for university, apprenticeships and the workplace.

We are a community where you can belong.

BOA Digital Technologies Academy is about people. You’ll join an inclusive, supportive community where every student is known, heard and celebrated. You’ll collaborate across subjects to bring ideas to life. You’ll showcase your work publicly, build a portfolio you’re proud of, and discover your niche—whether that’s gameplay, data storytelling, VFX, content creation or cybersecurity. You’ll leave confident, creative and connected.

Welcome to BOA Digital — where your future begins now.

Warmest wishes,

Dr Jon Morris
Principal, BOA Digital Technologies Academy