What is so different about digital media and to what extent has digitalisation changed contemporary culture? This course allows you to measure the technological and cultural impact of digital media. In particular, questions of individual and collective identity, the practices and policies of digital media and cultural institutions, the interrelationship between digital media, culture and technological change, and the rise of consumer and “prosumer” cultures are addressed.

Study on the programme may open up a number of career prospects in the communication, culture and media industries, most notably in the areas of production, management, research and administration. The areas of journalism, public relations and related professions, as well as professions in the educational sector, are likewise open to students successfully completing the programme. The research training received may also be applied to further academic study or in public and private sector organisations.