Digital Humanities and Culture

English literatures, English language, World literatures, History, Creative writing, Journalism, Publishing, Modern languages or a related Humanities and Arts subject.

We will also consider applicants with relevant experience, an interest in literary studies, or coming from an area of expertise to which English literature is complementary.

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of subject disciplines so please do not hesitate to apply if your subject is not listed.

All applicants will be required to respond to the questions in the supporting statement section of the online application form to explain why you wish to study this particular course and your career plans. Relevant professional experience may also be considered. We may request additional documentation to inform our decision.

Humanities and Arts subjects

English Literature

English Language

World literatures

History

Creative writing

Journalism

Publishing

Modern languages

Linguistics

History

Comparative Literature

Philosophy

Cultural Studies

Media and Communication Studies

Performance and Theatre Studies

Creative Arts

The course draws on the unique breadth of expertise in digital arts, humanities and cultural industries from across the University and offers you the opportunity to work with our unique historical and cultural collections at the Brotherton Library.

During your time at Leeds, you'll have professional and academic development opportunities. You may undertake internal and/or external collaborations with local, national or international partners. You can build your professional and academic networks, and advance your skills for the digital workplace. You will develop your experience of real-world issues around digital media, heritage and culture, giving you demonstrable skills in the use and evaluation of texts and digital objects, as well as their creators and audiences. This may include the use of specialist software for digital text analysis, learning programming languages i.e. Python, gaining familiarity with local and global policy and ethics around technology and AI, and quantitative and qualitative digital research methods.

During the programme, you are encouraged to take a problem-solving approach to your learning and assessments, supported by experienced researchers and tutors. As an MA student you'll be part of the University of Leeds’ vibrant and internationally-recognised research culture in digital humanities.