Digital Media (Study Abroad) (Hons) Lancaster University

Overview

You will discover how digital media is constantly evolving, exploring the past, present and future of media and its role in society. You will analyse key themes in digital societies, such as artificial intelligence and creativity, social media, digital tracking, algorithmic power, surveillance and quantification, and how these themes are presenting both opportunities and challenges within our everyday lives and the creative industries.

Careers

As a graduate of this programme, you will have impressive knowledge of digital media and its impact on society combined with skills in critical analysis, research, presentation and writing. This means you will be well-placed to enter careers in the varied digital media and creative sectors.

You may go on to a career in roles such as:

• Digital marketing executive

• Social media manager

• Digital content creator

• Digital project manager

• Journalist

• Content editor

• Communications consultant

• Strategic communications specialist

• Media researcher

• Media buyer

• Publisher

• Arts manager

The programme will also prepare you for a career in areas beyond the media industries, where your critical understanding of digital media technologies will be vital for everyday working life. These include:

• Teaching

• Government and research bodies

• Research or ethics units in industries, governance and policy

• Think Tanks

This course also provides a strong basis for diverse types of postgraduate study, including areas like television production or teaching.

You’ll even have the foundation of knowledge you need to create your own media company.