MA in Digital Cultures
An interdisciplinary online master’s exploring digital culture through critical theory and digital practice.
Best for:Best for graduates from any discipline with an interest in digital culture, critical theory, and digital research methods who seek to develop expertise in interdisciplinary digital analysis.
Overview
The MA in Digital Cultures at University College Cork is an online programme designed for students seeking to engage critically with digital culture. Delivered entirely through distance learning, it combines theoretical analysis with hands-on digital practice, equipping graduates with skills in research, critical thinking, and digital tool application. The programme is ideal for those interested in exploring digital phenomena through interdisciplinary lenses, including media, technology, and society. Applicants are expected to demonstrate an interest in research topics and proficiency with digital tools, as the curriculum integrates both theoretical and practical dimensions.
What you'll do
- Engage with theoretical frameworks to analyze digital culture and its societal impacts.
- Develop and execute research projects using digital tools and methodologies.
- Write a thesis exploring a chosen research topic within digital cultures.
- Participate in online discussions and collaborative learning activities.
- Apply critical thinking to interpret digital phenomena through interdisciplinary lenses.
- Develop practical skills in digital research and critical digital practice.
Requirements
Degree required: Second Class Honours Grade I in a primary honours degree (NFQ Level 8) or equivalent in any discipline, or Second Class Honours Grade II with Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) approval.
Degree offered: MA in Digital Cultures
Language: English; university-approved proficiency level for non-native speakers (details available on PG English Language Requirements page).
Instruction: English
- Experience or aptitude for working with digital tools for research.
- Ability to write a 750-word statement outlining research interests and digital tool proficiency.
- Applicants must meet the required academic grade equivalent to Irish requirements.
- Non-native English speakers must meet university-approved English language proficiency standards.
- Applicants without standard entry qualifications may be considered for interview by the selection committee.
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How to apply
Deadline: Rolling deadline; open until all places are filled · open until filled
Applicants must submit a 750-word statement explaining their interest in the programme, outlining potential research topics for the MA thesis, and indicating their experience with digital tools. Submit all required documents through the university’s online application portal.
- CV
- Statement of interest (750 words)
- Transcripts of previous degrees
- Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable)
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