MA Digital Culture and Communication at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

An MA examining how technologies are transforming culture and the human experience, and how digital content is used in culture and heritage. It combines historical, critical and theoretical perspectives with practical training in digital methods, and is delivered with the Digital Humanities Institute. No background in computing or mathematics is required.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities | Department: School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Introduction to Digital Culture and Managing Digital Projects, plus an e-portfolio. Optional modules include Digital History, Digital Cultural Heritage: Theory and Practice, Digital Mapping for the Humanities, Introduction to Cultural Data and Designing Cultural Data Products.

Career pathways

The MA prepares graduates for careers in the creative industries, the cultural heritage sector (galleries, libraries, archives and museums) and the information, media and communication sectors, and for doctoral research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in any subject. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component, or University equivalent. No references and no supporting statement are required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,950 a year (2027/28). 1 year full-time MSc tuition fee for 2027-28 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 27,655 a year (2027/28). 1 year full-time MSc tuition fee for 2027-28 entry. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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