MA Digital Media

Program Overview

The MA Digital Media program at Goldsmiths, University of London combines theory and practice to equip students with skills in media, social media, computing, and technology. It offers three pathways: Theory, Theory & Practice: Image Making, and Theory & Practice: Data Visualization. Graduates pursue careers in media, creative industries, research, and more.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This MA program uniquely combines practical and theoretical approaches to contemporary media and technology. It equips students with skills applicable to current and future developments in media, social media, computing, and other technological fields.

Objectives:

• Understand digital transformations in media, culture, and society.
• Apply theoretical understanding in practice.
• Develop skills for media and creative industries and further research.

Program Structure:

• 3 pathways:
• Theory: Focuses on critical theoretical and conceptual concerns.
• Theory & Practice: Image Making: Combines theory with image-making practices.
• Theory & Practice: Data Visualization: Combines theory with data visualization practices.
• 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.

Outline:

Theory Pathway:

• Modules:
• Digital Media: Critical Perspectives (30 credits)
• One of the following (30 credits):
• Digital Culture: Critical Theory
• Software Studies
• Photography and After
• 60 credits of option modules from an annual list.

Theory & Practice: Image Making Pathway:

• Modules:
• Digital Media: Critical Perspectives (30 credits)
• Photography and After (30 credits)
• Digital Media Practice: Image Making (30 credits)
• 30 credits of option modules from an annual list.

Theory & Practice: Data Visualization Pathway:

• Modules:
• Digital Media: Critical Perspectives (30 credits)
• Software Studies (30 credits)
• Digital Media Data Visualisation (30 credits)
• 30 credits of option modules from an annual list.

Dissertation:

• All pathways require a 12,000-word dissertation or practice/theory project.

Assessment:

• Based on coursework, project, and dissertation/practice project.
• Focused on analysis, critical evaluation, and practical skills application.

Teaching:

• Led by renowned academics and practitioners in media and communication.
• Emphasis on:
• History, sociology, and philosophy of digital media.
• Application of critical thinking skills in media analysis.
• Creative skills development in image making, data visualization, and digital media practices.

Careers:

• Graduates pursue careers in media and creative industries, academic research, art and design, and public and NGO sectors.
• Examples include:
• Start-ups
• Global firms
• Research positions
• Art and design

Other:

• £6,000 bursary available for UK students.
• It caters to diverse interests, from theoretical analysis to hands-on image making and data visualization practices.

Annual tuition fees These are the fees for students starting their programme in the 2024/2025 academic year. Home - full-time: £10350 Home - part-time: £5175 International - full-time: £20460 Additional costs There may also be specific additional costs associated with your programme. Funding opportunities MA Digital Media applicants may be eligible for funding through the Stationers' Company Postgraduate Bursary Scheme. Scholarships There is also £6,000 bursary available for UK students studying this course.