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02a - Course Title: Digital Media and Culture MA
02b - Short Description: Digital Media and Culture MA at Warwick, exploring social, political and cultural impacts of digital technologies.
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Postgraduate Taught

A1 - Course Code

P-L99A

A2 - Start Date

27 September 2027

A3 - Study Location

University of Warwick

A4 - Qualification

Master of Arts (MA)

A5 - Department

Centre for Interdisciplinary Methodologies

A6 - Duration

1 year full-time;
2 years part-time

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Explore how digital technologies are transforming society.

From social media and memes to AI and intimacy, digital technology continues to revolutionise how we communicate, work and live. Our interdisciplinary MA examines the cultural, social, political, economic and environmental impact of digital media. Combining critical analysis, research and creative practice, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to engage with the forces driving change in a connected world.

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D1 - Introduction

Through a diverse range of modules, you'll explore how technologies, media and platforms are influencing all aspects of professional and private life.

Platforms and data: examine topics including platformisation, datafication, privacy and surveillance.
Digital communities: investigate participatory culture, online activism and digital subcultures.
Contemporary challenges: consider issues such as digital labour, sustainability and the politics of design.
Personalised learning: tailor your studies through a range of interdisciplinary module options.

Placement opportunities allowing you to work with external non-academic partners to tackle real-world challenges and gain practical experience work-based skills

Note that information found by following the links to the module catalogue is subject to change for future years of study, as we evolve our courses in response to the latest developments in academia and industry.

D2 - Modules - General

Optional modules vary from year to year, and students choose a combination worth 60 CATs (credits). The links below are to the 20-CAT (credit) versions, but many are available at 15 and 30 credits as well. The 10 CATs are in addition to the 180 which need to be taken for a Master's degree. Example optional modules may include:

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Combine critical inquiry with creative and practical approaches.

Interdisciplinary learning: draw on perspectives from the humanities, social sciences and digital research.
Research-led teaching: analyse the latest thinking and findings on digital media and culture.
Research skills: develop expertise in analysing digital technologies, cultures and data.
Flexible study: shape your degree around your interests and career goals.
Intellectual community: take part in talks, workshops and events at the Centre for Interdisciplinary Methodologies.

E2 - Class sizes

A typical workshop for this course contains 20-30 students and a seminar around 16 students.

E3 - Contact hours

There are around 8-10 hours contact hours per week, depending on type and number of optional modules chosen.

E4 - Assessment

A combination of essays, reports, design projects, technical report writing, practice assessments, group work and presentations and an individual research project (10,000 word dissertation).

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