Arts and Humanities

MA in Digital Media
This MA offers an innovative interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approach to contemporary technology
and new media, drawing upon expertise in Media and Communication 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.

Programme Aims Course Outline Topics include:

To 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.
The course structure is split across
the year allowing three modules
taken in each academic semester
(a total of six modules) and then
a dissertation over the Summer.
The dissertation component allows
students to either write a 20,000
word dissertation or design a
research project of their own (with
10,000 word report) which draws
on issues and themes developed
throughout the year.
Careers
• Political Economy of Media
• Digital Theory
• Digital Edge
• Software Studies
• Critical Approaches to
New Media
• Media/Medium Theory
• Journalism and New Technology
• Philosophy of Technology
• Research Methods for New
Media Forms

Appreciate the role of digital
technology and new media within
wider social, economic and political
contexts and the implications for
policy formation.
Career expectations are excellent for Digital Media graduates.
Companies, non-profit organisations, government and the public sector
value the fact that our students have developed a range of critical
abilities, a creative and innovative approach to problem solving, and skills
in detailed analysis and presentation of research. Our Graduates go on
to work in journalism, broadcasting, web-design, advertising, publicity,
arts and cultural bodies, or even to go on to study a PhD.

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 Research Interests Who should Apply?

Questions relating to the Students interested in digital media

The University and Swansea
Swansea University provides an
outstanding environment for the
advanced study of Digital Media. We
have first-class facilities and resources
for postgraduate students.
Swansea is many destinations
rolled into one. The thriving and
ambitious Maritime City of Swansea,
the Victorian seaside resort of
Mumbles, the Gower Peninsula and
the Waterfalls Country combine into
a breathtaking mix of spectacular
contrasts. Heritage attractions include
the Swansea Museum, the National
Waterfront Museum and the Glynn
Vivian Art Gallery. Swansea is
Wales’ second city and the regional
capital of South West Wales.
epistemological and causal
significance attributed to media
in the study of the formation of
personal identity, technology,
culture, politics and social networks
continue to be important in the
Information Society, and there is
much scope for new and exciting
cross-disciplinary work in new media
and technology.
The following research groups
at Swansea provide a distinct
international and multi-disciplinary
forum for the advancement of the
study of digital media and culture
including:
• Cultural Political Economy
• Software Studies
• Digital Theory
• Policy and Governance
• International Relations & Security
• Development Studies
• International Communication
Regular research seminars and
lectures are run through these
groups and also through the
Research Institute for Arts and
Humanities (RIAH) which students
are encouraged to attend.
and new media technologies, from
a politics and international relations,
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.
How to Apply
Candidates may apply online
www.swan.ac.uk/postgraduate/
apply/ or you can request an
application form from the University
Admissions Office.
Scholarships
Please visit the Arts and Humanities
website for information on
scholarships for EU, UK and
International students.

www.swansea.ac.uk/
artsandhumanities/riah

Entry Requirements
The typical entry requirement is a
first degree in Media or a relevant
discipline, normally an upper
second or above or equivalent.
Overseas students are expected to
possess an IELTS score of 6.5 or
higher, if English is not their first
language; a minimum GPA of 3.0.
For further details please contact:

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