Communication, Culture & Technology/Digital Media & Information Studies - MA (Hons)

University of Glasgow

This new undergraduate programme aims to offer critical and practical training necessary to navigate the complex and ever-changing world of communications, culture and technology. Across all years of study, it aims to:• Cultivate critical thinking skills to analyse, interpret, and evaluate information, media content, and communication strategies in diverse contexts• Foster effective written, verbal, and visual communication skills necessary for success in professional, academic, and interpersonal settings• Explore the role of communication in shaping culture, society, politics, and global affairs, and develop an awareness of ethical considerations in communication practices• Provide hands-on experience with communication technologies, tools, and platforms, and the ability to adapt to evolving media landscapes• Catalyse theoretical and methodological training via application to relevant and ''real-world'' challenges• Prepare students for diverse career paths in fields such as public relations, advertising, journalism, corporate communications, digital media, and social advocacy, in particular through industry engagement in Honours• Outfit students with a portfolio of practical work to serve as evidence of employability in a diverse set of fields.

School of Critical Studies