MA Digital Media
Swansea University, UK
<http://www.swan.ac.uk/mediastudies/postgraduate/futurestudents/MASchemes/MAProgrammes/DigitalMedia/>http://www.swan.ac.uk/mediastudies/postgraduate/futurestudents/MASchemes/MAProgrammes/DigitalMedia/
Study to discover the new trends in global digital media and technology
This is a one-year master programme (two-years part-time) in the
Political and Cultural Studies Department. The programme allows
students from different disciplinary backgrounds to develop skills
in understanding digital media and technology in the context of a
research-led department.
Programme aims
This MA offers an innovative interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary
approach to contemporary technology and new media, drawing upon
expertise in Digital Media, Politics and International Relations,
Cultural Studies, Media Studies, Journalism, and Film Studies. The
MA examines some of the key issues confronting twenty-first century
global societies through a dynamic programme that combines
theoretical and applied perspectives, and is taught by a team of
leading academics in the field. The department has considerable
research and teaching interest in new media, technology, and media
theory. Students will be encouraged to apply media theory,
political and social theory and research tools in analysing and
understanding digital media, as well as teaching key historical,
policy and practice dimensions of new media. The programme explores
key concepts and ideas in media as well as focusing on research
methodologies for those undertaking research on digital media and technology.
. Develop advanced empirical and theoretical knowledge and
understanding of digital and new media.
. Acquire research skills in media research methodologies
. Develop critical theoretical and analytical skills, improve
written and oral communication skills.
. Understand the development of digital media and technology
historically through a number of theoretical perspectives.
. Appreciate the role of digital technology and new media within
wider social, economic and political contexts and the implications
for policy formation.
. Develop research planning skills, time-management and
project-planning skills through a substantive piece of individual research.
Who should apply?
. Students interested in digital media and new media technologies,
from a humanities, social science, computer science or related background.
. Professionals interested in the challenge of digital media both in
terms of their professional practice, but also related to fields in
policy research and public administration.
. Students interested in preparation for postgraduate research,
MPhil or PhD, or who wish to develop skills and knowledge related to
digital media.
Download more information MA Digital
Media
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Please contact Dr. David M. Berry if you have any questions about
the course - (d.m.berry /at/ swansea.ac.uk)
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Dr. David M. Berry
Department of Political and Cultural Studies
Room KH029
Keir Hardie Building
Swansea University
Singleton Campus
Swansea
SA2 8PP
Tel: 01792 602633
