Overview

The Digital Media programme offered by Swansea University represents a highly respected qualification which can present a pathway to a career in academia, or widen your scope for employment in fields such as education, government or the private sector.

Key Facts

You are closely supervised by two experienced academics with relevant expertise throughout the course of your project. This involves fortnightly meetings in your first term and meetings at regular agreed intervals beyond.You will develop and hone research skills needed for high-level work in any field of digital media, while skills and training programmes available on campus provide further support. You will have the opportunity to deliver presentations to research students and staff at departmental seminars, and at the School of Culture and Communication Postgraduate conference.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Media and Cultural Theory
The History and Philosophy of Media Technology
New Media

Contemporary Digital Media developments in the UK, European mainland, USA and China
Global Media and Journalism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-16 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-13 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-08 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-12 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-09 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-06-07 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-10 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-07 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

88

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Swansea, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

88

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A fully completed application form
A Resume (CV)
A Personal Statement
Copy of qualifications to date, ie, degree certificate and transcripts

English language score (IELTS,TOEFL, etc.), if available
Applicants for MPhil must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17650 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Living costs

Swansea

United Kingdom

727 - 1379 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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