MA Digital Media and Communications

For MA Digital Media and Communications, tuition is £30,420 (full-time), while applications are due 28 August 2026 (September start) / 18 December 2026 (January start).

Among the taught components, the 20-credit Data Skills module introduces statistical analysis, data manipulation and visualisation techniques that underpin modern digital media research. The MA consists of 120 credits of taught modules and a 60-credit dissertation, delivered over one year full-time or two years part-time, allowing you to build a portfolio of work while engaging with current theories and practices.

Teaching blends seminars, workshops and project work, with each module comprising around 200 hours of study, including preparatory reading and assignments. A 12,000-word dissertation in the final term provides an opportunity for independent research. The programme benefits from Birmingham’s ranking as 1st in the UK for Communication and Media Studies (2026) and access to specialist facilities such as podcast studios and brain-monitoring labs.

• 120 taught credits plus a 60-credit dissertation
• Modules include Business Discourse and Communication, Global Communications, Language and New Media, Media, Culture and Identity, Research Methods in Digital Media and Communications
• Ranked 1st UK for Communication and Media Studies (Complete University Guide 2026)
• State-of-the-art facilities for podcasting, brain monitoring and digital production

The University of Birmingham, chartered in 1900, is a large, research-intensive redbrick university located in Edgbaston. It offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and has a reputation for multidisciplinary research, substantial campus investment and strong academic staffing. With more than 34,000 students, including a sizeable international community, Birmingham combines historic strengths with modern facilities and a global outlook.

Research and teaching span the arts, sciences, engineering, medicine and social sciences, supported by major investments in campus infrastructure and academic appointments. The university promotes interdisciplinary collaboration through flagship fellowships and research initiatives, and many courses provide opportunities for placements, industry engagement and overseas study on its international campuses. Student support services include extensive academic development, career services and wellbeing provision tailored to an international cohort.

Life at Birmingham blends a vibrant campus with access to the city's cultural and professional resources, enabling students to pursue extracurricular activities, volunteering and professional networking. The institution’s global partnerships and growing research profile open doors for international collaborations and career pathways. Prospective international applicants should carefully check entry requirements, funding and application deadlines and contact the university’s international office for guidance on visas, scholarships and arrival planning.