Graphic design, illustration, animation, digital imaging and editing come together in the practice of media and design. Both fixed and motion-based visual realities are created for many different platforms, including television, games, mobile device apps, digital magazines, motion pictures and more.

An extreme lack of resources coupled with a poor economic situation has made The Gambia a poor choice for those seeking a degree in higher education. Though the number of educated Gambians is on the rise, it is still far lower than the international average.

The PhD is a doctoral degree, specifically called a "doctor of philosophy" degree. This is misleading because PhD holders are not necessarily philosophers (unless they earned their degree in philosophy!). That said, PhD recipients are able to engage in thought experiments, reason about problems, and solve problems in sophisticated ways.