MSc Digital Culture and Society
University of Plymouth
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Digital culture and advancing technologies are shaping every aspect of our lives. This programme provides a unique opportunity to critically examine the impact of digital technologies on culture and society and gain an in-depth understanding of current theories and debates. You will investigate how digital technologies are affecting a range of contemporary aspects of social life including: gender and the body health race and nationalism the workplace the environment and politics. Knowledge and ...Read more

Digital culture and advancing technologies are shaping every aspect of our lives. This programme provides a unique opportunity to critically examine the impact of digital technologies on culture and society and gain an in-depth understanding of current theories and debates. You will investigate how digital technologies are affecting a range of contemporary aspects of social life including: gender and the body health race and nationalism the workplace the environment and politics. Knowledge and skills in digital culture and society responds to one of the fastest growing areas of employment today. Whether it is marketing, communications, human resources or even health, employers increasingly need experts who understand the growing impact of digital life on society.This MSc equips you with a range of highly sought-after skills including digital literacy, data analytics, web design, ethnographic analysis, critical thinking and project management skills.Benefit from our new state-of-the-art Digital Fabrication and Immersive Media Labs where you can gain access to cutting edge technology.Learn from a team of internationally recognized research-active staff who are leaders in their field.Combine a solid conceptual foundation informed by leading research with hands on practical training.Gain insights into highly topical contemporary developments and benefit from a programme of external industry speakers.Enrich your experience from a learning environment that brings together today’s most valuable subjects from the social and political sciences and performing arts and humanities to empower you to expand your thinking, realise your ambitions, and pursue your passions.Benefit from flexible placement opportunities with the opportunity to have a placement tailored to your career interests.1 year

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50/279
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26th
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75th

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Entry requirements

A good honours degree (first or second class) or equivalent. Other qualifications accompanied by substantial experience in an appropriate field may also be considered. Non-standard applications are considered on a case-by-case basis.

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£10,300 per year

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£18,150 per year

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£18,150 per year

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University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth , Plymouth

The University of Plymouth’s campus is centrally located within Britain’s Ocean City, perched on the south western coast of Devon...

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University of Plymouth
Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Plymouth  0.2 miles away

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