MA Digital Media
Course overview
The MA Digital Media at the University of Sussex allows students to learn powerful digital research methods that transform both academic and professional practices, enabling them to create digital media products that meet creative and technological needs. They will develop skills in interactive media content creation, interactive design, digital media production, social media management, digital media and project management.
Students will engage in projects to showcase their skills and develop creative and technical practices across various platforms. They will study key aspects of the media industries and how content is created across different media platforms.
The course has a focus on understanding creativity and storytelling within all forms of media and how content creation, narrative, and media audiences interact. Students will learn how stories are constructed across digital media platforms and how multimedia is understood by audiences. Learning will take place through a blend of lectures, coursework, seminars, projects, and assessments.
Entry requirements
Candidates are required to submit a personal statement explaining their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information about their academic or professional background with an academic or employer. Applicants have the option to upload their CVs to show their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants are expected to have an Upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above in art and design, computer design/science, cultural studies, interactive media, media studies, or social psychology.
- Candidates may also be considered for the course if they have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.
English Proficiency:
- Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the university's minimum English language requirements, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in every section.
- Applicants can submit equivalent test scores, such as TOEFL and PTE.
Scholarships
Cate Haste Scholarship in History
£3,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £3,000Cate Haste Scholarship in Media and Film
£3,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £3,000Chancellor's Masters Scholarship
£3,000 for applicants assessed as 'Home' for fees or £5,000 for applicants assessed as 'Overseas' for fees.
Jan Metzger Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence and Adaptive Systems MSc
£12,550 fee waiver
Up to £12,550John Kinghorn Scholarship in Engineering
£10,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £10,000MBA Impact Scholarship
£2,500 - £5,000 towards tuition fee reduction.
Up to £2,500Sanctuary Scholarship (Masters)
Shan Vaswani Borgartz Scholarship in Media
£5,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £5,000Stuart Hall Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee discount.
Up to £5,000Sussex Alumni Scholarship
£3,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £3,000Sussex Progressive Futures Scholarships
£10,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £10,000The University of Sussex Business School International Masters Award
£2,000 will be awarded as a fee waiver to all overseas fee-paying students who start a full-time Masters course at the Business school.
Up to £2,000The University of Sussex Engineering and Informatics International Masters Award
£2,000 will be awarded as a fee waiver to all overseas fee-paying students who start a full-time Masters course at the School of Engineering & Informatics.
Up to £2,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the MA Digital Media can pursue various career paths in:
- Digital Transformation Consultant
- Product Manager
- Content Creator
- Innovative Strategist
- Digital Marketing Specials
Cost of study
The tuition fee for international students of the MA Digital Media from the University of Sussex is £23,500 per year.
Admission
Applicants for this programme should visit the university's portal. You can speak to our trained advisors for guidance.
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