This Master's degree explores the rapidly evolving digital landscape within a global context. Based in London, a hub for digital innovation and cultural exchange, this programme examines key issues such as AI, platform economies, and digital activism from both anglophone and non-anglophone perspectives. You will gain advanced analytical skills and critical insights into digital media, preparing you for careers in digital management, communications, and technological innovation. Explore digital media beyond the anglophone world, engaging with key debates on AI, platform economies, and digital activism. Combine media theory with hands-on digital skills and ethical considerations in media and communication. Gain essential tools for working in digital environments and creative industries, including a critical understanding of computer science languages. Examine algorithmic and participatory cultures, tackling issues such as digital inequalities, bias, surveillance, and online discourse. Advice for UK and EU students Advice for international students
Through this programme, you will develop a critical understanding of digital media in a global context, exploring how digital technologies shape cultures, identities, and societies. You will gain interdisciplinary research and analytical skills to examine digital platforms and media practices using qualitative and quantitative methods.
Advanced digital literacy and communication skills will enable you to articulate complex ideas effectively across academic and professional settings. You will also engage with key ethical debates on privacy, surveillance, and digital inequalities, fostering a global awareness of the sociopolitical impact of digital media.
Finally, the programme supports independent research and professional development, equipping you for careers in media, communications, global policy, or further academic study.
You'll be taught in five assessed modules including three compulsory modules and two electives. You will complete a dissertation in conclusion of your studies.
The English language requirements for our programmes are indicated by English bands, and therefore the specific test and score acceptable is based on the band assigned to the academic department within which your chosen course of study is administered. Note that for some academic departments there are programmes with non-standard English language requirements.
The English Language requirements for entry to postgraduate taught and research programmes in the School of the Arts fall within the following English band:
Band 5: IELTS (Academic) minimum score 7.0 overall with 6.0 in each of Writing, Listening, Reading and Speaking
We accept a range of English tests and qualifications categorised in our English bands for you to demonstrate your level of English Language proficiency. See all accepted English tests that we deem equivalent to these IELTS scores.