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Digital Media and Global Communication (Online)

Institution
University of Birmingham · School of English, Drama and Creative Studies
Qualifications
MA
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Entry requirements

2:1 UK undergraduate degree or a recognised equivalent international qualification in a related subject such as journalism, digital media, or communications.

Months of entry

March, June, October

Course content

Our online MA in Digital Media and Global Communication combines practice, theory, and career support to equip you with the skills, language, and reasoning needed for creation, communication, and leadership across global digital culture.

You'll be equipped with the practical skills, language, and tools needed to advance your career in a broad range of media, communications, and creative industries. Taught by industry practitioners, and informed by active research, this course provides you with an interdisciplinary skill set that’s in high demand in the rapidly evolving world of digital media.

Course highlights
Most postgraduate communication programmes fall into two broad categories: theoretical or practical. The former focuses more on theory and research while the latter focuses on applied skills relevant to your career.
Our course combines both theory and practice to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to advance in your career.
  • The course is taught and facilitated by the same academics and active practitioners who also teach our in-person postgraduate programmes.
  • You'll be equipped with the practical skills and support for career advancement, and develop the language and confidence to lead on a digital/globalised stage.
  • The curriculum is informed by multiple departments for a unique multidisciplinary perspective.
  • You'll explore different national and international cultures to develop a truly global skill set that leaves you well-prepared for a transnational career.
Course delivery

The course content is expansive, informed by expertise across multiple subject areas, providing you with a unique perspective and enhanced understanding of digital media.
  • The curriculum is taught through a combination of asynchronous teaching and learning activities and regular live sessions, culminating in a dissertation that showcases your in-depth knowledge and analytical skills.
  • The course is designed to encourage participation and connectivity through the use of video lectures, case studies, interactive assignments, digital resources, and peer-to-peer social interaction.
  • You'll engage with experienced academics and practitioners, and learn from world-leading research to transform classroom learning into real-world expertise.

Information for international students

If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification.

For this course we require IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band, which is equivalent to:
  • TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 Listening, 22 Speaking and 21 in Writing
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic 67 with no less than 64 in all four skills
  • Cambridge English: C1 Advanced - minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component
  • LanguageCert ESOL SELT (UKVI): B2 'Communicator' with no less than 33 in each skill

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MA
    part time
    30 months
    • Online learningis available for this qualification

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