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PostgraduateMA

Digital Media, Culture and Society

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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1 yearDuration
£7,350Per Year (Intl)
£16,550Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Digital Media, Culture and Society at University of Manchester is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about designing solutions for real-world challenges. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The MA in Digital Media, Culture, and Society offers advanced interdisciplinary study in the critique and use of digital media and technology with a particular focus on their cultural and societal implications. The emergence of digital artifacts is a defining challenge of the twenty-first century, with transformative effects on our cultural production, our social bonds, our economies, and our political systems. Digital media make possible new modes of intellectual pursuit, artistic expression, and civic engagement which students will study through critical analysis and active engagement. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Critical Theory and Digital Culture
Digital Surveillance
Privacy and Ethics
Algorithmic Society and Computational Politics
Digital Media and Social Transformation
Data Visualisation and Digital Analytics
Cultural Heritage in the Digital Age
Research Methods in Digital Media Studies
Dissertation in Digital Media
Culture and Society
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,350

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£7,350

Home Student Fee

£16,550

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

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
9%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
80%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH11-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About University of Manchester

University of Manchester offers Digital Media, Culture and Society as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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