MA Digital Media Study to discover the new trends in global digital media and technology This is a one-year master programme (two-years part-time) in the department of Media and Communication. The programme allows students from different disciplinary backgrounds to develop skills in understanding digital media and technology in the context of a research-led department. Programme aims This MA offers an innovative interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approach to contemporary technology and new media, drawing upon expertise in Media and Communication Studies. The MA examines some of the key issues confronting twenty-first century global societies through a dynamic programme that combines theoretical and applied perspectives, and is taught by a team of leading academics in the field. The department has considerable research and teaching interest in new media, technology, and media theory. Students will be encouraged to apply media theory, political and social theory and research tools in analysing and understanding digital media, as well as teaching key historical, policy and practice dimensions of new media. The programme explores key concepts and ideas in media as well as focusing on research methodologies for those undertaking research on digital media and technology. Develop advanced empirical and theoretical knowledge and understanding of digital and new media. Acquire research skills in media research methodologies Develop critical theoretical and analytical skills, improve written and oral communication skills. Understand the development of digital media and technology historically through a number of theoretical perspectives. Appreciate the role of digital technology and new media within wider social, economic and political contexts and the implications for policy formation. Develop research planning skills, time-management and project-planning skills through a substantive piece of individual research. Course outline The course structure is split across the year allowing three modules taken in each academic semester (a total of six modules) and then a dissertation over the Summer. The dissertation component allows students to either write a 20,000 word dissertation or design a research project of their own (with 10,000 word report) which draws on issues and themes developed throughout the year. Topics include: Political Economy of Media Digital Theory Digital Edge Software Studies Critical Approaches to New Media Media/Medium Theory Journalism and New Technology Philosophy of Technology Research Methods for New Media Forms Who should apply? Students interested in digital media and new media technologies, from a humanities, social science, computer science or related background. Professionals interested in the challenge of digital media both in terms of their professional practice, but also related to fields in policy research and public administration. Students interested in preparation for postgraduate research, MPhil or PhD, or who wish to develop skills and knowledge related to digital media. http://www.swan.ac.uk/research/PostgraduateResearch/ApplyingforaResearchDegr... http://www.swan.ac.uk/mediastudies/research/postgraduateresearch/