New Media MA

at University of Leeds

You'll take a core module called Digital Practices, which spans the length of the course to introduce you to critical issues. You'll be introduced to a range of digital practices including web building, web design, data mining, animation, hacking, and coding in order to open up how you think about digital media. Then we concentrate on digital methods, thinking about a range of digital tools and processes for undertaking research.
 

You'll touch on a range of web languages such as HTML, CSS, PHP, WordPress and JavaScript in order to open up how we think about digital media. No experience of the practical skills are required, but some knowledge is desirable. You'll critically examine the relationship between new media and contemporary culture and the interactive forms and practices that are emerging, and you'll gain some practical production, project management and critical skills through group work tasks and by responding to new media briefs in team-based collaborative projects.
 

You'll then have the chance to broaden your approach with your choice of optional modules, from photography and cinematics to political communication, television narratives and public relations in society.

Modules

Year 1

Compulsory modules

• Dissertation and Research Methods  
• Digital Practices    

A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (Hons) in one of the following: literature, psychology, politics, sociology, communication/cultural studies as well as digital media (with focus on theory) related courses such as: network and new media, digital humanities, digital media art/technology, visual communication design, editing/publishing for new media. Some experience of digital methods is desirable.
 

We may give preference to applicants who exceed our entry requirements. Please note that meeting the entry requirements of this course doesn't guarantee an offer of a place.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component. For other English qualifications, read English language equivalent qualifications.

Fees

• UK: £10,250 (total)
• International: £23,000 (total)
   

People with high-level production, project management and critical analysis skills in new media will be in high demand for decades to come, and this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to thrive in a wide and rapidly expanding range of careers in new media practice.
 

These could include digital marketing, animation, web design and development, social media, analytics, PR and consultancy among others. You’ll also be well prepared for future research in this fast-changing field.