Overview

The Digital Media - Critical Studies M.Sc. at UCL offers a rigorous academic environment for students to investigate the social and cultural impacts of rapidly evolving digital technologies. This programme encourages learners to develop an independent critical voice while engaging with contemporary debates in media and cultural studies.

Why Digital Media - Critical Studies at UCL?

Students benefit from studying at the UCL Knowledge Lab, a premier interdisciplinary centre dedicated to researching digital media and developing new technologies. The Institute of Education has been recognised as a global leader in the field, providing a prestigious backdrop for postgraduate study. The teaching team consists of active researchers from the ReMAP centre, ensuring that the curriculum is consistently informed by the latest insights into media arts and play.

Careers

Graduates are well-prepared for professional roles within digital media companies, as well as positions in cultural and educational institutions. The programme develops essential skills in qualitative research, ethical analysis, and critical thinking, which are highly valued in the arts, communication, and media sectors. Many alumni also progress to doctoral research, using the degree as a foundation for academic careers. Students have access to dedicated career professionals and networking opportunities across London’s vibrant cultural landscape, including links to the BFI.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Digital Games and Play
Gender and Digital Media
Critical Perspectives on Mobile Media
Digital Media Enquiry
Report on Digital Media: Critical Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-28 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

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100

OR

5

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

100

OR

5

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants with a 2:1 from a UK university, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, in Media Studies, Cultural Studies, Film Studies, Games Studies, Digital / Interactive Media Arts or English Literature will be considered.
Applicants with a 2:2 in a relevant subject, plus at least 2 year's work experience within the fields of education, media and/or the cultural industries may be considered. Applicants with a non-relevant subject will not be considered.
The English language level for this programme is: Level 3
This programme is suitable for international students on a Student visa – study must be full-time, face-to-face, starting September.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

39200 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

14200 GBP / year

≈ 14200 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Why Digital Media - Critical Studies at UCL?

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

London

Funding

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