Digital Media & Information Studies/Politics MA (Hons)
University of Glasgow
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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

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Gilmorehill (Main) Campus

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Full Time

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

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Gilmorehill (Main) Campus

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SEP-25

Duration

4 Years

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**DIGITAL MEDIA & INFORMATION STUDIES**: Digital media and information studies explores the creation, use and impact of digital content and information in the arts, humanities and society at large. It brings a human perspective to the issues of the digital age. This programme is accredited by CILIP, the Chartered Institute of Library & Information Professionals. **POLITICS**: Politics is the study of the way power and influence are distributed within society and how this affects decision making ...Read more


DIGITAL MEDIA & INFORMATION STUDIES

: Digital media and information studies explores the creation, use and impact of digital content and information in the arts, humanities and society at large. It brings a human perspective to the issues of the digital age. This programme is accredited by CILIP, the Chartered Institute of Library & Information Professionals.


POLITICS

: Politics is the study of the way power and influence are distributed within society and how this affects decision making within and among countries and states. You will study a wide variety of topics within the discipline of politics including courses in international relations, political theory and British politics. You will have the opportunity to take part in our growing study abroad programme.

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WUSCA ranking:
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67/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
13th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
28th
Information Systems
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
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Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Information Systems graduate salary at this uni
£27,000
UK Information Systems graduate salary
£24,000
Politics
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 91 = 9% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
9%
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History
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Government & Politics
61%
English Literature
35%
Religious Studies & Theology
17%
Geography
16%
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Joseph
07 Feb 23
Digital Media & Information Studies MA (Hons)
Being right in the heart of the west end makes it a great place to study and live. The buildings range from beautiful historic buildings to modern feats of architecture making a...
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10 Mar 22
Digital Media & Information Studies MA (Hons)
I don’t think it should be improved. I like it as it...
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