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Six ways to study Digital Humanities - which MA pathway is for you?

Digital Humanities sits at the intersection of technology, culture, and society. Our six masters programmes offer distinct pathways into this dynamic field, whether you're drawn to cultural analysis, digital innovation, creative management, or the global digital economy. This page will help you find the programme that matches your interests and ambitions. 

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Big Data in Culture and Society MA

Examine the technical dimensions of data, artificial intelligence and machine learning and how they are shaping social, cultural, political and economic processes and generating knowledge.

Graduates from this programme bridge the gap between data scientists and broader organisational goals. The skills gained translate directly into roles across social media management, analytics, digital marketing, CRM management, market research, and cultural sector strategy. Wherever data-driven insights meet human audiences. 

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Digital Asset and Media Management MA

Master the art of managing digital assets and creative teams to build sustainable, ethical businesses in our content-driven world.

Graduates from this programme are equipped to manage media and digital collections across diverse sectors. You'll be well positioned for roles in cultural institutions (museums, galleries, archives), media organisations (broadcasters, publishers), and commercial enterprises (gaming, social media, healthcare, law firms). Anywhere digital content needs strategic, ethical management.  

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Digital Economy MSc

Explore the big questions of digital transformation across global markets, labour, and institutions through an interdisciplinary lens.

Graduates from this programme are equipped for strategic roles that require an understanding of the digital economy and can expand experience with creative roles. Your skills particularly apply to positions requiring expertise in digital business models, platform growth, ecosystem strategy, social media management, analytics, digital advertising, market research, CRM management, market research, and platform scaling and growth analysis.

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Digital Culture & Society MA

Study digital transformation across society, culture, and politics through diverse theoretical and critical perspectives.

Graduates from this programme pursue diverse careers analysing how technology shapes society. You'll be well-positioned for roles in research organisations, think tanks, cultural institutions, NGOs, government agencies, international development, media and communications, education, and marketing. Wherever critical understanding of digital culture's social impact is valued. 

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Digital Humanities MA

Study digital representations of human culture using critical theory, programming tools like Python, and project-based methodologies.

Graduates from this programme pursue varied career paths across cultural heritage institutions, publishing houses, digital media companies, and strategic digital roles in the UK and internationally. Many continue into academic research, with several alumni progressing to PhD programmes and research positions. 

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Digital Futures MA (online, part-time)

Immerse yourself in the digital landscape across various industries and explore how to envision and implement impactful digital solutions that enhance user needs, value and society.

Graduates from this programme go on to pursue senior management, strategic, and specialist roles across research, consultancy, policymaking, cultural heritage, media and creative industries. With expertise position at the intersection of technology and society, you'll be equipped for a variety of roles, including those in the digital innovation, digital ethics and sustainability, cultural and marketing spheres.

This is an online, two year part-time course.

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