BA Digital Media, Culture and Society at University of Manchester

A subject that fosters a historical and global understanding of digital technology and develops digital skills to tackle major challenges in media. Explore the impact that digital technology is having on our culture and society and the significance it has today and for the future. Learn to use digital tools to analyse cultural and social data. Reflect on important questions about digital technology.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: School of Arts, Languages and Cultures  |  Duration: 3 years, 4 years with optional placement  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In your first year, you'll start by learning the basics of digital media from critical, inclusive, and interdisciplinary perspectives. You'll understand how digital media fits into a global context. Year 1 compulsory units include Researching in the Digital Age I, Researching in the Digital Age II, Thinking Digital Media, Histories of Information.

Career pathways

As our Digital Media, Culture and Society graduate, you will be uniquely positioned to take on jobs in the ever-growing digital economy in the following sectors: • Media and Entertainment Industry • Social Media Management • Digital Strategy and Consulting • Government and Public Sector • Policy and Advocacy • Journalism and Publishing • Digital Marketing and Communications • User Experience (UX) • Research and Analysis • Cultural Institutions...

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