Overview

The emergence of digital artifacts is a defining challenge of the twenty-first century, with transformative effects on our cultural production, our social bonds, our economies, and our political systems. Digital media make possible new modes of intellectual pursuit, artistic expression, and civic engagement which students will study through critical analysis and active engagement.

The Digital Media, Culture and Society program at The University of Manchester brings together a diverse student body from different backgrounds in a research-led, seminar-based, interactive curriculum that prepares them for leadership roles as critical thinkers and practitioners in the technology sector and the cultural and creative industries.

Career opportunities

The MA prepares students for careers in the growing digital technology, cultural and creative sectors, including marketing, data analytics, journalism and publishing, digital media and communications, design, visual arts, fashion, think tanks, NGOs, education, project management, consulting, and policy.

Students can also progress and further develop their skills and interests in PhD study. You will benefit from a wide range of CV-building opportunities on the course, and your supervisor provides you with personal and career development support.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Data, Culture and Society

The Digital Self: Living in Networked Times

Social Media and Platforms

Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms and Society

Spatial History: Mapping the Past

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Media Management Media Studies & Mass Media Digital Media View 151 other Masters in Digital Media in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General 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.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

31500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 31500 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

14000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14000 GBP per year during 12 months.

MA (part-time)

UK students (per annum): £7,000

International, including EU, students (per annum): £15,750

Living costs for Manchester

645 - 1197 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

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