MA Digital Media and Culture

The MA in Digital Media and Culture offered by the University of York is a postgraduate course designed to offer a comprehensive understanding of the digital media landscape. Through this immersive curriculum, students gain fundamental knowledge and develop specialized skills that can be directly applied in contemporary digital media environments.Course Content: With a diverse range of interesting topics, the course provides a foundational understanding of the theories and concepts related to digital media. In addition, students will study the historical, societal, and cultural impact of digital technologies. They will also delve into the topics of professional ethics and regulatory frameworks around digital media. Key Modules: The course comprises three term modules and a project, which includes Understanding Digital Media, Politics of Code, Culture and Digital Economy, and either the Directed Reading and Research module or an optional module offered by the Department. During the summer term and vacation, students will work on their dissertation or the extended practical project.Future Careers: The teaching offered through the MA in Digital Media and Culture supports students in developing their career paths in several ways. The course is designed to help students secure positions in academia and the industry, particularly digital-related roles, through interactive teaching methods and hands-on experiences. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.