Digital Media: Critical Studies MA

University College London (UCL)

United Kingdom, London

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University College London (UCL)

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

London

Bloomsbury

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines 31-Mar-2023

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 34,400 / year

Apply Date 31-Mar-2023

Digital Media: Critical Studies MA

About

About this degree

Students will engage with perspectives from the interdisciplinary fields of Media Studies and Cultural Studies to critically examine digital media and digital cultures, while exploring questions of power, subjectivity and representation.

Who this course is for

The Digital Media: Critical Studies MA is for students who wish to investigate the social, textual and cultural aspects of digital media. It will be suitable for those interested in the fields of Media Studies and Cultural Studies, and in a professional or academic career in culture, the arts, communication or media.

Read about what it takes to study for a Master's at UCL

What this course will give you

The Digital Media MA at IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society is one of the longest-established Media MAs in the UK. It is based at the UCL Knowledge Lab, a leading interdisciplinary centre whose mission includes researching digital media and developing digital technologies. Student will have an opportunity to attend a variety of academic events at the Lab and meet internationally known scholars and guests.

The Digital Media programme team belongs to the ReMAP research centre (Research in Media Arts and Play), and all team members are active researchers. The team's research experience directly informs the design and teaching of the MA.

Read about what you'll get out of a graduate programme

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. During their final term, students undertake independent research on a relevant topic of their choice with the support of a supervisor.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applicants with a 2:1 from a UK university, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, in Media Studies, Cultural Studies, Film Studies, Games Studies, Digital / Interactive Media Arts or English Literature will be considered. Applicants with a 2:2 in a relevant subject, plus at least 2 year's work experience within the fields of education, media and/or the cultural industries may be considered. Applicants with a non-relevant subject will not be considered.

English Program Requirements

The English language level for this programme is: Level 3

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

Career

Graduates of this programme will acquire critical insights into digital media and digital cultures, including digital platforms, mobile media and digital games. They will gain experience of researching media texts, media audiences/users, and media technologies using reflexive, qualitative, and in-depth Media Studies and Cultural Studies approaches.