Digital Media, Culture and Society The University of Manchester

Overview

Have you ever thought about how AI is impacting culture, society, education, and your everyday life? Or how the dating world changed from newspaper ads to swiping right on an app? Or how the rise of fake news across social platforms can be detrimental to the political landscape?

The Digital Media, Culture and Society programme offered by The University of Manchester examines how the digital revolution is reshaping our world, leaving many benefitting from the changes, while others are becoming increasingly marginalised.

Those who enrol on the course will explore the ways digital developments have influenced our lives and acquire the tools and inspiration to craft innovative solutions to digital challenges - putting them at the cutting edge of advancements in the modern world.

Career opportunities

As the Digital Media, Culture and Society graduate, you will be uniquely positioned to take on jobs in the ever-growing digital economy in the following sectors:

• Media and Entertainment Industry

• Social Media Management

• Digital Strategy and Consulting

• Government and Public Sector

• Policy and Advocacy

• Journalism and Publishing

• Digital Marketing and Communications

• User Experience (UX)

• Research and Analysis

• Cultural Institutions and Museums

• Entrepreneurship and Innovation

The course will also prepare you for working in a much wider variety of sectors beyond the media, where critical understanding of digital media and technology is essential for operation.