Digital Media and Communications MA

Journalism facilities See the facilities you use when you study journalism at Teesside University Equip yourself with the skills and knowledge to thrive in the growing digital industries: Adapt to digital change: learn to respond to the rapid and disruptive nature of digital media and communications. Develop key skills: gain expertise in technical design, creativity, project management, business understanding, teamwork, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Build a portfolio: engage in project and industry-led projects to showcase your practice and research and develop both platform and content creative and technical competencies. Act strategically: devise strategies and creative solutions to produce quality content for local, national, and global audiences. Transform environments: offer creative and ethical solutions to enhance professional settings and communities. Industry-focused: professionals and academics collaborate with Industry and live briefs with strong research profiles in digital activism, political communication; public relations; platform development. Top reasons to study this course at Teesside University: Get creative: our course and campus are powered by Adobe and Apple. We’re Europe’s first Adobe Creative Campus and the only Apple-accredited University, equipping you with the digital tools and resources to hone your creative skills. Collaborative modules: our MA courses include interdisciplinary modules where you’ll be able to interact with people from other MA subject areas, widening your perspectives and network. Modules are also delivered in a condensed way to help you balance your other commitments. Industry-standard facilities: develop your skills using the latest technology including specialist technical demonstrations as part of the learning journey and access to a wide range of industry standard kit, freely and 24 hours a day. Expert faculty subject experts: Learn from experienced professionals and academics with current global industry connections. Explore interactive technology, live broadcast platforms, broadcast studios, latest software, video editing and podcasting technology. Industry affiliations: connect with a wide association of professionals during modules, with live projects and win the chance of work placement opportunities as you widen your digital communications network. Future-focused employability: prepare for future challenges by exploring alternate scenarios and emerging technologies, equipping yourself as a versatile and forward-thinking professional in a rapidly growing regional, national, and global job market. Picture yourself as a digital communications manager or consultant, digital marketing specialist, content strategist, social media manager, digital project manager, UXUI designer consultant, digital content producer, How about a brand manager or digital media consultant or a public relations specialist, or interactive media developer You could be an influencer marketing manager, or a video producer or an editor. Creative UK Take advantage of our Creative UK membership and help futureproof your career, with networking events, a resource hub to support professional development, and bespoke workshops in partnership with industry leaders and mentors. Sign up for free student membership to get opportunities, events and newsletters sent directly to your inbox.

You are evaluated on an individual basis and the level of your achievement, experience and suitability for the degree is properly assessed. Normally a first degree (2.2 minimum), relevant experience or equivalent qualifications.