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Overview
Key facts
Every day, we are influenced by technology. But technology can also be influenced by us. To understand what we need and want from new technology, we must understand technology in a broader context.
Current research includes
- Electronic literature and digital art
- Machine vision and its cultural effects
- Digital humanities
- Practice-based research into new narrative forms
Studying Digital Culture degree offered by the University of Bergen will enable you to critically reflect on tech culture and the history of technology in addition to giving you hands-on experience in web design and creative web projects. Current master’s topics include e-books, selfies, games and learning and digital poetry.
Our alumni work in diverse fields such as journalism, web design, teaching, innovation, art, culture and programming.
Career
Our alumni are currently employed in diverse fields such as
- technology journalism
- web design, teaching
- administration and development of corporate information systems
- innovation in the mobile services industry
- art
- culture
- programming
In this time of rapid technological change we don’t just need people who can program our computers, we also need people who understand the impact of technology and the ways in which digital technologies can be used to improve our society. Digital Culture trains professionals who can use technology creatively and can analyse the effects of technological change.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Key Theories of Digital Culture
- Digital Media Aesthetics
- Methods and Project Development in Digital Culture
- Seminar Topics in Digital Culture
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 62
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
120 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Sociology Digital Communication View 14 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in NorwayAcademic requirements
GPA First Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 62
TOEFL® IBT 90
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor degree in Digital Culture
- Additionally applicants should include a 500-700 word statement that explains how their academic background and competence prepares them to do an MA in Digital Culture
Tuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.
The semester fee is NOK 590
Living costs for Bergen
10362 - 16828 NOK /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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