Digital Media

Goldsmiths, University of London
Postgraduate MA Full-time 1 Year Digital media, production, and technologyMedia studiesPR and communications

About this course

The MA in Digital Media is unique in its combination of practical and theoretical approaches to contemporary media and technology.

  • This exciting degree is designed to help you understand digital transformations in media, culture, and society and apply this understanding in practice, in the media and creative industries and in further research.

  • The MA Digital Media has an established record - redefining media theory and practice since 2004.

  • The programme will equip you with skills that can be applied to current and future developments in digital media, social media, computing, and other aspects of technology.

  • The MA Digital Media educates aspiring media practitioners and academics as well as early and mid-career professionals who seek to reflect on their roles in a structured and stimulating learning environment designed to give all students up-to-the-minute knowledge of digital media and the skills to apply that knowledge to future developments.

  • You will benefit from the experience and expertise of one of the world’s leading media and communications departments. The Department of Media, Communications and Cultural Studies has been ranked number two in the UK for 'world-leading or internationally excellent' research (Research Excellence Framework, 2021) and 16th in the world (third in the UK) in the 2024 QS World Rankings for communication and media studies. In your options modules you will be taught by theorists and practitioners of international standing.

  • Our students have access to state-of-the-art facilities including well-equipped lecture and seminar rooms, exhibition spaces, computer facilities and digital media suites.

  • There are three pathways, so you can specialise in image making or data visualisation, or take a more theoretical approach.

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MA

    Location: London

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MA

    Location: London

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1133 Public relations and communications directors
    3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
    3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
    2492 Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters
    3554 Advertising and marketing associate professionals
    2491 Newspaper, periodical and broadcast editors

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    MA
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    London
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Digital media, production, and technology, Media studies, PR and communications

    Offered by

    Goldsmiths, University of London

    Lewisham

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