Master in Digital Media, Data and Society MA

For MA Digital Media, Data and Society, applications for the Sep 2027 intake close on Sep 11, 2027; tuition is £28,000 full-time / £14,000 part-time per year (International).

Introduction

The MA in Media, Data and Society is designed for you if you have an interest in the opportunities, yet risks, that emerge from the increasing use of digital data in our society.

Study in a department currently ranked within the world top 75 and 5th in the UK for Communication (Shanghai Global Rankings of Academic Subjects 2025). The programme aims to provide you with an introduction to the approaches used for the collection, analysis, and storage of digital data, such as data mining and machine learning; as well as with a critical skillset about the political, economic, moral, and societal implications of the use of digital data in contemporary society.

The programme has a strong interdisciplinary focus, combining elements from communication studies, computer science, and sociology. It aims to develop in-depth knowledge of the dimensions permeating the use of digital data. Topics such as big data capitalism, surveillance, changing digital audience practices, and digital media infrastructures will be explored.

The University of Liverpool, founded in 1882 and located in the vibrant city of Liverpool, is a research-intensive institution with a global student body of around 32,000, including approximately 17,700 international students. The university offers a wide range of programs—over 200—across sciences, engineering, humanities, health and business, combining rigorous academics with practical industry links. Its historic campus and city connections provide a lively cultural setting and strong transport links across the UK and beyond.

Research and employability are central to the Liverpool experience, with interdisciplinary projects, industry partnerships and extensive placement opportunities embedded in many degrees. Students benefit from modern facilities, dedicated career services and a supportive academic community that helps translate theory into professional practice. The university's global networks also create exchange and collaboration pathways for study abroad and joint research.

International students receive comprehensive support from pre-arrival guidance to on-campus services, including English language support, visa advice and student societies that foster social integration. Liverpool’s affordable living costs relative to other UK cities, combined with its cultural life and sporting traditions, make it attractive to students seeking a balanced academic and social experience. The University of Liverpool is well-suited to ambitious students aiming for impactful research, strong career outcomes and a cosmopolitan student life.