MA in Digital Media (Pathway 1 - Theory Programme)

Goldsmiths, University of London

The MA 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.Pathway 1: Theory programme:You'll learn about developments in digital media and technology. This pathway draws on media theory, critical theory, continental philosophy, science and technology studies, gender studies, critical race studies, the posthumanities, software studies and cultural studies to diagnose our present digital condition.Comprised of one 30 credit compulsory module, one 30 credit recommended option and options to total 60 credits and the dissertation.