Course summary
Our online MA in Digital Media and Global Communication combines practice, theory, and career support to equip you with the skills, language, and reasoning needed for creation, communication, and leadership across global digital culture. You'll be equipped with the practical skills, language, and tools needed to advance your career in a broad range of media, communications, and creative industries. Taught by industry practitioners, and informed by active research, this course provides you with an interdisciplinary skill set that’s in high demand in the rapidly evolving world of digital media. Course highlights Most postgraduate communication programmes fall into two broad categories: theoretical or practical. The former focuses more on theory and research while the latter focuses on applied skills relevant to your career. Our course combines both theory and practice to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to advance in your career.
- The course is taught and facilitated by the same academics and active practitioners who also teach our in-person postgraduate programmes.
- You'll be equipped with the practical skills and support for career advancement, and develop the language and confidence to lead on a digital/globalised stage.
- The curriculum is informed by multiple departments for a unique multidisciplinary perspective.
- You'll explore different national and international cultures to develop a truly global skill set that leaves you well-prepared for a transnational career.
Modules
This MA consists of 180 credits made up of 12 modules (10 credits each) and a 60-credit dissertation module. Visit the course page on the University of Birmingham website for the most up-to-date module information.
Entry requirements
2:1 UK undergraduate degree or a recognised equivalent international qualification in a related subject such as journalism, digital media, or communications.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT