Digital Media and Communications MA
Teesside University
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MA - Master of Arts

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Teesside University Middlesbrough

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JAN-26

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Equip yourself with the skills and knowledge to thrive in the growing digital industries:Adapt to digital change: learn to respond to the rapid and disruptive nature of digital media and communications.Develop key skills: gain expertise in technical design, creativity, project management, business understanding, teamwork, entrepreneurship, and leadership.Build a portfolio: engage in project and industry-led projects to showcase your practice and research and develop both platform and content ...Read more

Equip yourself with the skills and knowledge to thrive in the growing digital industries:Adapt to digital change: learn to respond to the rapid and disruptive nature of digital media and communications.Develop key skills: gain expertise in technical design, creativity, project management, business understanding, teamwork, entrepreneurship, and leadership.Build a portfolio: engage in project and industry-led projects to showcase your practice and research and develop both platform and content creative and technical competencies.Act strategically: devise strategies and creative solutions to produce quality content for local, national, and global audiences.Transform environments: offer creative and ethical solutions to enhance professional settings and communities.Industry-focused: professionals and academics collaborate with Industry and live briefs with strong research profiles in digital activism, political communication public relations platform development.Top reasons to study this course at Teesside University:Get creative: our course and campus are powered by Adobe and Apple. We’re Europe’s first Adobe Creative Campus and the only Apple-accredited University, equipping you with the digital tools and resources to hone your creative skills.Collaborative modules: our MA courses include interdisciplinary modules where you’ll be able to interact with people from other MA subject areas, widening your perspectives and network. Modules are also delivered in a condensed way to help you balance your other commitments.Industry-standard facilities: develop your skills using the latest technology including specialist technical demonstrations as part of the learning journey and access to a wide range of industry standard kit, freely and 24 hours a day.Expert faculty / subject experts: Learn from experienced professionals and academics with current global industry connections. Explore interactive technology, live broadcast platforms, broadcast studios, latest software, video editing and podcasting technology.

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Modules

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Entry requirements

You are evaluated on an individual basis and the level of your achievement, experience and suitability for the degree is properly assessed. Normally a first degree (2.2 minimum), relevant experience or equivalent qualifications.

Tuition fees

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£8,365 per year

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Students from Domestic

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Cost of living Fee - Maintenance/Living Costs: £1,023 per month for areas outside London, for the duration of the course as stated on your letter/CAS, for a maximum period of 9 months (£9,207)

£17,000 per year

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Students from EU

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Cost of living Fee - Maintenance/Living Costs: £1,023 per month for areas outside London, for the duration of the course as stated on your letter/CAS, for a maximum period of 9 months (£9,207)

£17,000 per year

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Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

Cost of living Fee - Maintenance/Living Costs: £1,023 per month for areas outside London, for the duration of the course as stated on your letter/CAS, for a maximum period of 9 months (£9,207)

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Teesside University
Tees Valley Middlesbrough North Yorkshire TS1 3BX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Middlesbrough  0.4 miles away

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