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MA Social Media and Digital Communication

University of Westminster — London, United Kingdom

MA Social Media and Digital Communication is a postgraduate Communications & Media course at University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It takes 1 year, costs £18,685 per year and starts in September.

Postgraduate · 1 year · Full-time · Communications & Media · £18,685 per year

Intakes: September

Social media platforms have changed how we understand communication, entertainment, relationships, democracy, news, advertising and creativity. They have captured the attention and imagination of billions of people and enabled them to experience new forms of creativity and community. Social media offers new possibilities for connection, learning and professional careers. One of the first degree courses in the world to focus on social media, this programme offers you a combination of hands-on creative practice and critical analysis. It welcomes learners with an undergraduate degree in any subject, as well as those without a degree but with relevant professional experience. Top reasons to study this course (from the course page): - Take your skills to the next level – develop high-level and marketable skills in content creation, critical thinking and analysis, problem-solving, and communication. - Study in London – a global centre for media and culture – as part of our diverse, international community of students. - Boost your employability – make the most of Zone29, Westminster’s Careers and Enterprise Hub, and our School’s strong connections with industry, to learn from leading professionals, develop employability skills and expand your networks. - Follow your own path – develop a major independent research project on your own choice of relevant topic, with expert individual supervision. - Learn from experts – your lecturers are highly experienced educators and researchers who shape knowledge in their field through publishing books and articles that extend our understanding of the subject. The University is also home to the world leading Communication and Media Research Institute, CAMRI. Learn more about the course leader, course and why you should choose to study at Westminster on the Social Media and Digital Communication MA – Q&A with course leader, Graham Meikle blog. Campus: Harrow, North-West London Duration: 1 year Start dates: Full-time - September 2027 International tuition fee: £18,685 (Price per academic year). The university states annual fees stay the same throughout your studies. Careers (from the course page): Graduates of the Social Media and Digital Communication MA have advanced skills in creating online content, and in analysing and communicating ideas and information. These skills are valued by employers in sectors such as marketing, advertising, research, consultancy, administration, management and education. Many of the graduate jobs of the future are still emerging, so this course prepares you to respond and adapt to new opportunities by developing both creative and critical skills, alongside a reflective understanding of how they connect. Source: University of Westminster course page.

Modules

• Social Media (Core)
• Content Creation and Campaigns (Core)
• Doing Media Research: Methods, Evidence, Ethics (Core)
• Understanding Media: Questions, Theory, Practice (Core)
• Core module (year-long) (Core)
• Advanced Independent Study (Dissertation or Professional Project) (Core)
• Media, Activism and Politics (Optional)
• Media Audiences in the Digital Age (Optional)
• Podcast Production (Optional)
• Artificial Intelligence and Society (Optional)
• Political Economy of Communication (Optional)
• Documentary Journalism (Optional)
• Digital Audiences and Influencer Strategy (Optional)