About Digital Media MA in University of Sussex
Combine theoretical and practical approaches to digital media. Taught by some of the most influential researchers in the field today. You’ll develop the skills, knowledge and expertise to produce excellent research-led work.
This course looks at digital media within the contexts of media and cultural studies. We draw from across the disciplines of sociology, politics, philosophy, art and design, and informatics.
You’ll gain experience of designing and developing digital media products. You’ll also learn about:
- the history of digital media
- the key concepts shaping current thinking about digital media
- the intellectual debates in digital culture, digital humanities and computational media.
We offer exceptional opportunities for graduate study. We have state-of-the-art digital production facilities and links to the thriving creative and media scene in Brighton. The MA is associated with the renowned Sussex Humanities Lab.
Careers
Our graduates have gone on to pursue careers in journalism, PR, marketing, web design, education and consultancy. Some have also gone on to further study or to work in academia.
Graduate destinations
Recent Digital Media MA graduates have gone on to jobs including:
- HR assistant, Panserve
- communications and engagement, NHS
- new business development executive, Net Natives.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Bachelors degree with an overall mark of at least 54-69% depending on your university.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component
- TOEFL : 88 overall, including at least 20 in Listening, 19 in Reading, 21 in Speaking, 23 in Writing.
- PTE : 62 overall, including at least 56 in all four skills.
University of Sussex Highlights
University Type |
Public |
Campus Setting |
Urban |
Establishment |
1960 |
International Students |
24% |
Post Graduation Employment Rate |
94% |
Mode of Program |
Full time; Distance Learning |
Academic Calendar |
Semester Based |
UG Tuition Fee (2018-19) |
15,500 - 30,450 GBP (Overseas Students) |
Master’s Tuition Fee (2018-19) |
15,500 - 19,200 GBP (Overseas Students) |
University of Sussex Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The Cost of Attendance at the University of Sussex per year for overseas students is tabulated below:
Expenses |
Amount per annum (GBP) |
Undergraduate Tuition (2018-19) |
Standard lower rate and foundation year:15,500 Standard higher rate: 19,200 BMBS in Medicine: 30,450 |
Master’s Tuition (2018-19) |
Standard lower rate and foundation year: 15,500 Standard higher rate: 19,200 |
Accommodation (On - Campus) |
4,940 - 8,340 |
Accommodation (Off-Campus) |
5616 - 7284 |
Books and supplies |
1,144 |
Food |
2,340 - 2,604 |
Laundry |
360 |
Personal expenditure and miscellaneous |
500 - 3,000 |