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PostgraduateMA

Digital Media: Critical Studies

UCL (University College London)
Camden, England
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1 yearDuration
£14,200Per Year (Intl)
£7,100Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by UCL (University College London), the MA Digital Media: Critical Studies provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in media and communication. Based in Camden, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The Digital Media: Critical Studies MA is for students who wish to critically investigate the significance and interpretation of digital media. Students explore media and cultural theories and methods relevant to the analysis of media texts, audiences, users and digital cultures. Optional modules offer students the opportunity to focus on specific topics, such as digital games, gender in digital media, and mobile media in more depth. International tuition fees are £14,200 per year, home/UK fees are £7,100 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating, a 95% continuation rate, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Critical Theory and Digital Culture
Media Audiences and Digital Engagement
Digital Games Studies
Gender and Digital Media
Research Methods for Media Analysis
Mobile Media and Contemporary Society
Dissertation: Independent Research Project
Cultural Semiotics and Digital Texts
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic77777
PTE Academic76

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£14,200

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£14,200

Home Student Fee

£7,100

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
13%Studying
14%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
70%Professional Jobs
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