MA Digital Media, Culture and Society at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Develop in-depth knowledge and skills at the intersection of digital media, culture and society. Explore how digital media and technology are transforming culture, society and everyday life. Develop critical and practical skills relevant to careers across digital media, communications, cultural and creative sectors.

What you will study

A master’s degree is formed of 180 credits. 120 of these credits are made up by a mix of mandatory and optional course units, with 60 credits taken in each semester. The availability of individual course units may be subject to change. Compulsory units include Dissertation, Introduction to Digital Media, Digital Methods.

Career pathways

Graduates pursue careers across the digital, cultural, creative and public sectors. Potential areas include marketing, journalism, publishing, data analytics, digital media, communications, design, project management, consulting, policy and NGO work.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We normally expect students to have a First or Upper Second class honours degree or its overseas equivalent in a humanities or social-science based subject area. English language: IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in writing and no skill below 6.5 is required or 100+ in the TOEFL iBT with a minimum writing score of 25 and no skill below 22.

Domestic applicants: GBP 15,400 a year (2027/28). MA (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 34,800 a year (2027/28). MA (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/how-to-apply/

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