Digital Media and Society MA

Studying our MA in Digital Media and Society will provide you with a comprehensive grounding in digital media technologies and their influences on society, culture, politics and human psychology. You will gain in-depth knowledge of key approaches and developments associated with digital media and you will be trained in the most innovative research methods to carry out research about digital media, both offline and online. The course combines core modules and option modules from a selection of specialist subjects. You will also complete a dissertation based on individually supervised research. 2:2 degree or equivalent professional qualification. We can give special consideration to applicants who have significant work experience. IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard. Find your country in this list to check equivalent qualifications, scholarships and additional requirements. If you are resident outside the UK and the Republic of Ireland, you will need to pay a deposit to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee. Find out more about tuition fees, scholarships and funding. You will need to pay a deposit to secure your place. This Masters degree will demonstrate to potential employers that you have a high level of knowledge in your particular area, which can set you apart from others in the job market. As the course has a strong emphasis on research methods and training, you will develop a range of research, communication, IT, data analysis and presentation, problem solving and other transferable skills which will are directly applicable to the professional world. Som

IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

International students: £21,950

UK students: £9,800

UK/Home: £9,800

International: £21,950

September each year, January 2026

Please note if you require a visa to study you will be required to submit your course application by 24 July 2026

• Leicester, Campus-based, United Kingdom