This is for you if... you want to understand the impact digital media and technologies are having on society and develop a range of research skills relevant for analysing digital media trends and phenomena.
Studying our MA in Digital Media and Society will provide you with a comprehensive grounding in digital media technologies and their influences on society, culture, politics and human psychology.
You will gain in-depth knowledge of key approaches and developments associated with digital media and you will be trained in the most innovative research methods to carry out research about digital media, both offline and online.
The course combines core modules and option modules from a selection of specialist subjects. You will also complete a dissertation based on individually supervised research.
2:1 degree or equivalent professional qualification.
We can give special consideration to applicants who have significant work experience in a relevant field.
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There are a number of possible sources of funding: loans and grants, bursaries and scholarships.
This Masters degree will demonstrate to potential employers that you have a high level of knowledge in your particular area, which can set you apart from others in the job market. As the course has a strong emphasis on research methods and training, you will develop a range of research, communication, IT, data analysis and presentation, problem solving and other transferable skills which will are directly applicable to the professional world.
Some of our recent graduates have gone on to careers in new media organisations, as well as press and broadcast organisations, international news agencies, government departments (e.g. publicity, education, health), advertising firms, public relations organisations and many others.
Core modules
Plus your Media and Communication Dissertation
Option modules
Choose two option modules from:
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