MA Digital Media and Society

at University of Leicester

Core modules

• Critical Approaches to Data Analytics and the Digital Economy
• Media Research Methods
• Research Methods for the Online World
• The Politics of Digital Media
• The Sociology of Digital Media (double module)

Plus your Media and Communication Dissertation

Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.

Option modules

Choose two option modules from: 

• Media Audiences and Users
• Researching Media and Public Communication
• Global Communications and Development
• Global Affairs: Actors, Communication and Culture
• Strategic Communications Management
• Promotional Cultures
• Advertising and Promotion in the Digital Age
• Health Communication in a Global Context

Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.

2:1 degree or equivalent professional qualification.

We can give special consideration to applicants who have significant work experience in a relevant field.

English Language Requirements
IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.

International Qualifications
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UK Students

This is the total course fee.

Starting in September 2022 

• MA: £8,250

If you are resident outside the UK and the Republic of Ireland, you will need to pay a deposit of £3,000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.

From 2022 onwards, EU nationals will pay the International fee. If you are an EU national with settled or pre-settled status under the EU settlement scheme, you may qualify for the UK fee (subject to criteria).

International Students

This is the total course fee.

Starting in September 2022

• MA: £19,000

You will need to pay a deposit of £3,000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.

From 2022 onwards, EU nationals will pay the International fee. If you are an EU national with settled or pre-settled status under the EU settlement scheme, you may qualify for the UK fee (subject to criteria).

This Masters degree will demonstrate to potential employers that you have a high level of knowledge in your particular area, which can set you apart from others in the job market. As the course has a strong emphasis on research methods and training, you will develop a range of research, communication, IT, data analysis and presentation, problem solving and other transferable skills which will are directly applicable to the professional world.

Some of our recent graduates have gone on to careers in new media organisations, as well as press and broadcast organisations, international news agencies, government departments (e.g. publicity, education, health), advertising firms, public relations organisations and many others.