Keele University

Digital Media and Society MA

Keele UniversityStaffordshire, UK

Course overview

Prepare to hit the ground running in an ever-evolving field with Keele's Digital Media and Society MA. Examine the social, cultural and economic impact of digital technologies and develop practical expertise in digital storytelling, digital communications design, social media content creation and digital research methodologies. You will acquire a unique mix of critical research and creative practice skills applicable to digital media industries across the sector.

Actively engage with building a range of personal attributes throughout the degree to enhance your career prospects with valuable digital skills in analytics, research and content creation, taking your career to the next level.

Key highlights

  • Examines social, cultural and economic impact of digital technologies
  • Practical training in digital storytelling and communications design
  • Develops social media content creation and digital research methods
  • Combines critical research with creative practice skills
  • Builds career-ready skills in analytics, research and content creation

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — to include any subject

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Humanities Master's Scholarship

    We aim to award scholarships up to £1,000.

  • Keele Alumni Discount

    The Keele Alumni Discount is a 20% discount of the tuition fee charged for Keele Alumni (10% for online programmes).

  • Keele Staff Discount

    If you are a Keele University employee, you may be eligible for a 30% discount off your postgraduate tuition fees.

    Up to 30% of fees
  • KUIC Postgraduate Progression Scholarship

    70% and above - £5,000; 60% - 69% - £4,000; 50% - 59% - £3,000.

  • Postgraduate Global Scholarship

    1st - £5,000; 2:1 - £4,000; 2:2 - £3,000.

  • The Keele Postgraduate Research Alumni Discount (KPGRAD)

    This is a 20% discount on the tuition fee if you are studying a Postgraduate Research course (MPhil, PhD, or Professional Doctorate) either delivered on Keele Campus or Online.

    Up to 20% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Digital content creator
  • Social media manager
  • Digital communications officer
  • Digital marketing executive
  • Digital media researcher
  • Content strategist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,400 | International: £17,100

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Keele University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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