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Digital Media and Society MA

University of Leicester — Leicester, United Kingdom

Digital Media and Society MA is a postgraduate Computer Science & IT course at University of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom. It takes 1 year, costs £21,950 per year and starts in January and September.

Postgraduate · 1 year · Full-time · Computer Science & IT · £21,950 per year

Intakes: January, September

Studying our MA in Digital Media and Society will provide you with a comprehensive grounding in digital media technologies and their influences on society, culture, politics and human psychology. You will gain in-depth knowledge of key approaches and developments associated with digital media and you will be trained in the most innovative research methods to carry out research about digital media, both offline and online. The course combines core modules and option modules from a selection of specialist subjects. You will also complete a dissertation based on individually supervised research.

Modules

  • The Sociology of Digital Media
  • The Politics of Digital Media
  • Digital Media, Online Persuasion and Behavioural Change
  • Critical Approaches to Data Analytics and the Digital Economy
  • Media Research Methods
  • Digital Media in Everyday Life
  • Media and Communication Dissertation
  • Public Relations: Culture and Society
  • PR, Journalism and Networked Media
  • Advertising in Society: Historical Developments and Contemporary Issues
  • Advertising for a Client
  • Global Digital Cultures
  • Global Media: Structures and Representations
  • Media and Communication Theory
  • Contemporary Issues in Media and Cultural Studies
  • Media Audiences and Users
  • Global Communications and Development
  • Global Affairs: Actors, Communication and Culture
  • Advertising and Promotion in the Digital Age
  • Health Communication Theory and Practice
  • Strategic Communications Management
  • Analysing Meaning in Advertising
  • Advertising Creativity

Frequently asked questions

How long is Digital Media and Society MA at University of Leicester?

Digital Media and Society MA takes 1 year (Full-time).

How much does Digital Media and Society MA at University of Leicester cost?

The listed tuition fee is £21,950 per year. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount before you apply.

When does Digital Media and Society MA start?

Intakes: January and September.

What level is Digital Media and Society MA?

It is a postgraduate course in Computer Science & IT.

What will I study on Digital Media and Society MA?

Modules include The Sociology of Digital Media, The Politics of Digital Media, Digital Media, Online Persuasion and Behavioural Change, Critical Approaches to Data Analytics and the Digital Economy, Media Research Methods and Digital Media in Everyday Life.