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Digital Media MA at University of Sussex - UCAS

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2023 - 20242024 - 2025
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Course summary

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’ll 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
  • digital methods for research and practice.
We offer exceptional opportunities for graduate study. We have digital production facilities and links to the thriving creative and media scene in Brighton. The MA is associated with the renowned Sussex Humanities Lab. Core modules Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most. Digital Media: Theory and Critique Digital Methods for Research and Practice Options Alongside your core modules, you can choose options to broaden your horizons and tailor your course to your interests. 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. Entry requirements You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above.

Modules

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2023/24. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to COVID-19, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum. We’ll make sure to let our applicants know of material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity. Core modules Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

  • Digital Media: Theory and Critique
  • Digital Methods for Research and Practice
Options Alongside your core modules, you can choose options to broaden your horizons and tailor your course to your interests. This list gives you a flavour of our options, which are kept under review and may change, for example in response to student feedback or the latest research. While it’s our aim for students to take their preferred combinations of options, this can’t be guaranteed and will be subject to timetabling. Options may be grouped and if so, students will be able to choose a set number of options from the selection available in any particular group.
  • Dissertation: Digital Media
  • Industry Placement and written submission: digital media
  • Software Project and written submission: digital media
  • Expanded Media: Forms and Practices
  • Gender, Sexuality and Digital Culture
  • Media Theory and Research
  • Researching Cultural and Creative Industries
  • Space, Place and Screen Media
  • Activist Media Practice
  • Global News Industries A
  • New Developments in Digital Media
  • Promotional Culture
  • Race, Culture and the Media
- Techno-Feminism History and Practice

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. For more information about our entry requirements and English language requirements, please visit our website.

Fees and funding

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More information on our tuition fees, funding options and scholarships for UK and international students is available on our website. Find out more here: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/fees-funding
Digital Media MA at University of Sussex - UCAS