Overview

The Digital Media - Critical Studies programme from University College London (UCL) explores the theories and practices of digital media in societies by providing critical insights into the social and cultural implications of digital technologies.

The range of topics include the Internet, social media, digital games, big data, mobile media, posthumanism, digital ethnography and much more.

Students will explore contemporary digital media practices in relation to the questions of culture, politics and representation. They will critically examine the transformations in digital culture and society focusing on, for example, mobile media and communications, digital screens and the body, and digital games and player cultures.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits including compulsory and optional modules and write a dissertation (20,000 words) or report (10,000 words).

The degree includes two compulsory modules (30 credits each); two optional modules (30 credits each); a 20,000 word Dissertation (60 credits); or a 10,000 word Report (30 credits), allowing an additional 30 credit module.

Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded a MA in Digital Media: Critical Studies.

Careers

This programme will equip students with skills, knowledge and experience related to the rapidly-changing worlds of digital media cultures.
It will therefore support career development in a variety of media contexts, as well as further postgraduate study.

Employability

Graduates of this programme will gain critical insights into digital media: into the nature of production, consumption and uses of the media in contemporary society. They will be experienced in the analysis of media texts, media audiences, and media technologies across a range of traditional and current media industries. They will acquire critical insights into the nature of contemporary digital media, such as mobile media and digital games. They will gain experience of researching digital media including content, users, and technologies.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Digital Games and Play
Gender and Digital Media
Critical Perspectives on Mobile Media
Digital Media Enquiry
Report on Digital Media: Critical Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Media Management Media Studies & Mass Media Digital Media View 52 other Masters in Media Management in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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General 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.
The English language level for this programme is: Level 3
This programme is suitable for international students on a Student visa – study must be full-time, face-to-face, starting September.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

36500 GBP / year

≈ 36500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

13500 GBP / year

≈ 13500 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part time

UK: £7,550
International: £17,200

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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