Digital Media, Technology and Society

Important application information

This course is still subject to full university approval and is due to start in September 2026. The information given below is intended for guidance purposes only and may change once the course is fully approved. 

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• the course gets full university approval 
• more in-depth course information becomes available 
• we can start accepting applications 

Overview

Investigate how digital technology - from artificial intelligence and data visualisation tools to social media - impacts culture, communication, global society, and our relationships.

We've designed our Digital Media, Technology and Society Master's to combine academic depth with hands-on exploration of digital practices, such as:

• digital storytelling
• large language models
• data management
• applied ethics
• digital entrepreneurship in the context of media and communications

Learn from world-class academics and industry experts in an interdisciplinary Russell Group university, with links to outstanding creative, cultural and media partners.

Engage with real-world challenges and equip yourself with practical skills to stand out. 

Develop advanced digital fluency, critical insight, collaborative decision making and cross-cultural awareness.

Graduate with the knowledge, skills, and experience you'll need in always-evolving industries. Many of our graduates have gone on to work in top global firms, media outlets, and NGOs, working in roles such as:

• digital communicator
• media strategist
• policy maker
• digital creator

while others have pursued further research at a PhD level.

You'll be based in Media, Culture, Heritage, in the internationally-recognised School of Arts and Cultures. You'll also have access to optional modules from a variety of disciplines, including the triple accredited Newcastle University Business School. 

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