Teesside University

Overview

The MSc Digital Media and Communications (Online) at Teesside University offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with advanced skills in digital storytelling, communications strategy, and user-centered design. This program focuses on the planning, creation, and evaluation of digital content tailored for diverse audiences and organizations on a global scale. Delivered entirely online, it provides flexibility for learners to engage with the course material anytime and anywhere.

What you'll study

Core modules typically include:

• Digital Platforms: Develop and Launch – Focus on planning and executing digital media initiatives.
• Global Communications – Strategies for effective communication across various cultures, markets, and digital platforms.
• Launchpad: Exit to Industry – Preparation for career opportunities and industry engagement.
• Researching Communications – In-depth exploration of research methods applicable to communications and digital media.
• User Experience for Digital Communications – Application of user experience principles to enhance digital content and interfaces.
• Master’s Project: Digital Media and Communications – A capstone project that showcases your ability to apply learned concepts to a specific topic or issue.

Capstone requirement: The master’s project serves as the final piece of your coursework, demonstrating your proficiency in researching, analyzing, and implementing digital media and communications theories.

Entry requirements

• Typical entry requirement: A Lower Second Class (2.2) degree or its equivalent.
• English language requirements: An IELTS score of 6.0 or an equivalent qualification is generally expected.

Career prospects

Graduates of the MSc Digital Media and Communications program are well-equipped to pursue various roles in digital media, marketing, and communications. The skills acquired throughout the course prepare students for opportunities in content creation, digital strategy development, user experience design, and global communications, making them valuable assets in the fast-evolving digital landscape.