| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-20 | 2023-07-01 |
| 2024-01-20 | 2023-10-15 |
| 2024-01-01 | - |
| 2024-05-01 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The MA and PhD in Digital Media at the University of Hull offer research-intensive degrees, allowing students to investigate topics of their choice under the guidance of experts. The programs include training modules tailored to individual research needs and incorporate generic research skills development through mandatory research training programs. Graduates are prepared for careers in academia, research, or digital media industries.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The MA in Digital Media by Thesis is a one-year program (two years part-time) where students research and write a dissertation of less than 50,000 words on a topic chosen in conjunction with their principal supervisor as well as other members of the digital media staff. Students choose from a range of postgraduate training module(s) appropriate to their research experience and training. The PhD in Digital Media is a three-year program (five years part-time) where students research and write a dissertation of 70,000 to 100,000 words on a topic chosen in conjunction with their supervisor.
Other:
The University of Hull requires all its postgraduate research students to follow a research training program relating both to their particular field of study and to generic skills; for example, information technology and communication skills.
University of Hull
Overview:
The University of Hull is a research-intensive institution focused on tackling global issues and shaping a brighter future. It emphasizes hands-on collaboration and creating new thinking to impact individual lives and humanity's shared future.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Research-driven:
The university boasts impactful research with global reach, allowing students to contribute to tackling significant issues.Focus on the Future:
The university is committed to creating a fairer, brighter, and carbon-neutral future for all.Hands-on Collaboration:
Students are encouraged to participate in collaborative projects and contribute to new thinking.Academic Programs:
Undergraduate:
The university offers a range of undergraduate programs.Postgraduate Taught:
The university offers a range of postgraduate taught programs.Postgraduate Research:
The university offers a range of postgraduate research programs, including PhD scholarships.Online Courses:
The university offers online courses through its online platform.Entry Requirements:
- You should normally have, or expect to obtain, at least 2:1 Honours degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject or related Arts or Humanities subject.
- You should submit a sample of your written work in the relevant subject of at least 4000 words (for MA by Research) and at least 10,000 words (for PhD).
- With your application, you should also submit a research proposal that should be tailored to your research area and should include the following:
- project title,
- project synopsis (of c. 500 words),
- series of research questions,
- discussion of research context,
- consideration of the research methods and methodology to be employed, Research proposals should not exceed 1500 words in length (excluding bibliography).
Language Proficiency Requirements:
For 2024 entry, this course requires IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each competency. For 2025 entry, this course requires IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in each competency.
