Digital Media, Culture and Economy

Entry requirements

Each application will be assessed on its own merits, but applicants are typically expected to have an honours degree (2.1 or above) from a UK university, or its equivalent:

• an honours degree from any university in the UK or Republic of Ireland or
• an honours degree from an approved institution of higher education outside the UK and Republic of Ireland or
• a recognised equivalent professional qualification.

Exceptions can be made in appropriate cases, however, and we welcome applicants without formal qualifications but with relevant experience (for example, work experience in the creative or cultural industries, in digital policy, or in digital media).

Months of entry

September

Course content

You will dive into the economics and politics of platforms, explore how culture and technology interact, and gain the skills necessary to engage with emerging trends.

Benefits from studying our digital media, culture and economy course include:

• progressive curriculum: you will study emerging issues around labour, ownership, and innovation in a digital age
• flexible learning: a mix of intensive core modules and optional specialisms will allow you to shape your own trajectory
• research-driven: you will engage with leading academics and experts in the ‘Gender, Technology and Work’ research cluster, and participate in work-in-progress seminars, guest lectures and networking opportunities
• real-world impact: you will graduate with expertise relevant to digital strategy, cultural consultancy, technology policy, social entrepreneurship, the media industries, and beyond.

This wide-ranging digital media course will help you to develop the high-level critical thinking, project management and independent research skills required to navigate a rapidly evolving digital world.

Furthermore, through collaborative research, critical exploration of case studies and guided engagement, you will deepen your understanding of some of the most pressing issues of our time as well as graduating with both specialist and transferable analytical skills.

Information for international students

You need to meet our English language requirement of 6.5 overall score for IELTS, with a minimum of 5.5 for each of the 4 individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). Visit our English language requirements page for information on other English language tests we accept.

You also need academic qualifications at the same level as UK applicants. In some countries where teaching is in English, we may accept local qualifications. Check for local equivalents.

We offer pre-sessional English language courses if you do not meet these requirements. Find out more about our English Language courses.

We offer scholarships for international students including International Ambassador Scholarships.

Further information about funding and financial support for international students is available from the UK Council for International Student Affairs.

Fees and funding

Funding your studies