PGDip Digital Media Theory

Program Overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Media – Theory combines theoretical approaches to media and technology, equipping students with critical understanding and skills to navigate digital transformations in media, culture, and society. It emphasizes a critical and contextual approach, drawing on disciplines such as media studies, sociology, and philosophy. The program prepares students for careers in the media and cultural industries, as well as further research in the field.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Media – Theory is a unique program that combines theoretical approaches to contemporary media and technology. It aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge to understand and navigate digital transformations in various fields, including media, culture, and society.

Objectives:

• Develop critical and contextual understanding of digital media and technology.
• Equip students with skills applicable to current and future developments in the field.
• Enable further research and career opportunities in the media and cultural industries.

Program Description:

• Emphasizes a critical and contextual approach to digital media and technology.
• Draws on various disciplines, including media studies, sociology, anthropology, and philosophy.

Outline:

Compulsory Modules:

• Digital Media: Critical Perspectives (30 credits)

Optional Modules:

• Digital Culture Critical Theory (30 credits) or Software Studies (30 or 15 credits) or Photography and After (30 credits)
• 60 credits of optional modules chosen from a list provided by the department.

Teaching:

• Delivered by experts from the Department of Media, Communications, and Cultural Studies.
• Features tutors from diverse professional and academic backgrounds.
• Includes guest seminars by industry professionals.

Careers:

• Prepares students for careers in the media and cultural industries.
• Equips students with skills relevant to further research in the field.

Other:

• The Department of Media, Communications and Cultural Studies ranked 2nd in the UK for "world-leading or internationally excellent" research (Research Excellence Framework, 2021).
• The department also ranks 16th in the world (3rd in the UK) in the 2024 QS World Rankings for communication and media studies.

Annual tuition fees These are the fees for students starting their programme in the 2024/2025 academic year. Home - full-time: £6910 Home - part-time: £3455 International - full-time: £13640 Additional costs There may also be specific additional costs associated with your programme.