Media and Digital Culture

How does the media shape social and cultural life? How have digital and internet cultures transformed personal and networked interactions? What is the relationship between the media, mass politics, and governance? What is media power, and who wields it? Whatever the questions that interest you, at Essex you can develop the skills to go beyond simply arguing about them, and instead find the evidence needed to answer them. At Essex we investigate what connects people with each other, as well as what divides them. We consider every aspect of our daily lives, from how we relate to politicians, celebrities and friends, to how we define ourselves, our families, and others. You experience a lively, informal environment with many possibilities to pursue a variety of topics including: The impact of computer games on crime Mass media and modern life The art, film and personal testimony of war Practical research methods, including designing interview schedules and surveys and handling cultural data

• Type: Optional

• Duration: 12 Months

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

Careers linked to communications and digital culture are varied. Our courses provide an excellent training for work within the cultural industries, communications, PR, marketing, publishing and social research. Our recent graduates have gone on to work for a wide range of high-profile companies including: The Institute of Public Finance Media Analysts Guardian Professional United Synergy Healthcare Research

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. University of Essex has partnerships with the following companies: