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The MSc in Digital Media at the University of Sussex is a forward-thinking program designed to equip students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to thrive in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. This comprehensive course integrates core concepts from media studies, computer science, and communication to provide a multidisciplinary approach to digital media production, analysis, and innovation. Students will explore the history and development of digital media, understand the technological underpinnings of digital platforms, and critically evaluate their impact on society, culture, and economy. The program emphasizes hands-on experience through practical projects, workshops, and collaborations with industry partners, enabling students to develop portfolios that demonstrate their competencies in digital content creation, web development, user experience design, and multimedia storytelling. Additionally, students will gain proficiency in various software tools and programming languages relevant to digital media production. The curriculum includes modules on digital content management, interactive media, social media strategies, and ethical considerations surrounding digital data and privacy. Emphasis is placed on fostering innovative thinking, problem-solving skills, and adaptive learning to prepare graduates for careers in digital marketing, media production, content management, and technological innovation. With access to cutting-edge facilities and expert faculty, students are encouraged to experiment, create, and critically assess emerging trends in digital media, such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and interactive storytelling. The program also offers opportunities for collaborative research, internships, and networking with industry professionals, which can be instrumental in launching successful careers in the digital media sector. By the end of the program, graduates will possess a robust understanding of digital media theory and practice, along with the skills to lead and innovate within this dynamic field, making them highly valuable to employers across diverse industries worldwide.

Core modules

New Developments in Digital Media 1a
Theory and Practice of Interactive Media

Options

Activist Media Practice
Expanded Media: Forms and Practices
First Person Film (MA)
Gender, Sexuality and Digital Culture
Global Cinemas
Global News Industries A
Independent Chinese Documentary: From the Margins to the Masses
Interactive Project Development
Media Histories and Cultural Change
Media Theory and Research
Media, Culture and Communication
Music and the Media of Performance (Practice)
Music and the Media of Performance (Theory)
Photography: Documentary, Landscape, Politics
Queering Popular Culture
Race, Culture and the Media
Researching Cultural and Creative Industries
The Cinematic Body
The Politics of Promotional Culture
Working in the Creative Industries: Critical frameworks
Writing for the Screen

Requirements

Magistr or Specialist Diploma with a minimum average mark of at least 4
A first- or upper second-class undergraduate honours degree in an appropriate discipline. We also welcome applicants who do not have this academic qualification who are able to demonstrate in their application that they have relevant professional/creative skills and experience
IELTS 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each section.
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