Digital Media MA
University of Sussex
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Combine theoretical and practical approaches to digital media. Taught by some of the most influential researchers in the field today. You’ll develop the skills, knowledge, and expertise to produce excellent research-led work.This course looks at digital media within the contexts of media and cultural studies. We draw from across the disciplines of sociology, politics, philosophy, art and design, and informatics.You will gain experience of designing and developing digital media products. You’ll ...Read more

Combine theoretical and practical approaches to digital media. Taught by some of the most influential researchers in the field today. You’ll develop the skills, knowledge, and expertise to produce excellent research-led work.

This course looks at digital media within the contexts of media and cultural studies. We draw from across the disciplines of sociology, politics, philosophy, art and design, and informatics.

You will gain experience of designing and developing digital media products. You’ll also learn about:

  • the history of digital media
  • the key concepts shaping current thinking about digital media
  • the intellectual debates in digital culture, digital humanities, and computational media.

We offer exceptional opportunities for graduate study. We have state-of-the-art digital production facilities and links to the thriving creative and media scene in Brighton. The MA is associated with the renowned Sussex Humanities Lab.

Careers

Our graduates have gone on to pursue careers in journalism, PR, marketing, web design, education and consultancy. Some have also gone on to further study or to work in academia.

Graduate destinations

Recent Digital Media MA graduates have gone on to jobs including:

  • HR assistant, Panserve
  • communications and engagement, NHS
  • new business development executive, Net Natives.
WUSCA ranking:
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72/101
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47th
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21 Oct 24

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Entry requirements

Degree requirements: You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should be in a relevant subject such as art and design, computer design/science, cultural studies, interactive media, media studies, or social psychology. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.

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£11,025 per year

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£22,575 per year

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Books, course materials and other costs (average) - 2.25 to 5.54 (Cost per week)

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They should improve the student support service. I needed a term time letter, it took them 10 days for sending it to me. Except from that they are very supportive. Don't take it...
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University of Sussex
Sussex House, Falmer Brighton BN1 9RH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Falmer  0.1 miles away

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