MA Digital Media and Society

... United Kingdom
... University of Leicester

Course Overview

This Masters's degree will demonstrate to potential employers that you have a high level of knowledge in your particular area, which can set you apart from others in the job market. In addition, as the course strongly emphasizes research methods and training, you will develop a range of research, communication, IT, data analysis and presentation, problem-solving, and other transferable skills directly applicable to the professional world.

Some of our recent graduates have gone on to careers in new media organizations, press and broadcast organizations, international news agencies, government departments (e.g., publicity, education, health), advertising firms, public relations organizations, and many others.

Our Career Development Service is here to support you with advice on interviews, CVs, work experience, volunteering, and more. From Freshers' Week to Graduation and beyond, they are here to help you reach your professional goals. You will gain in-depth knowledge of critical approaches and developments associated with digital media, and you will be trained in the most innovative research methods to research digital media, both offline and online.

The course combines core modules and option modules from specialist subjects. You will also complete a dissertation based on individually supervised research.

General Eligibility

2:1 degree or equivalent professional qualification.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to prove your English ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Media and Journalism


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Campus Name

Leicester, England


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Course Level

Postgraduate


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Duration

Full-time, 1 year


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

6.5


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Tuition Fees Range

UK fees: £8,250 & International fees: £19,000,


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