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    Digital Media, Data and Society MA

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    Liverpool, GBMAIn-person1 year
    £28,000.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    15
    Cohort
    students
    180
    Credits

    Digital Media, Data and Society MA at University of Liverpool is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in Liverpool, GB. Tuition is £28,000.

    About the program

    Interdisciplinary program covering collection, analysis, and implications of digital data, including data mining, machine learning, big data capitalism, surveillance, digital audience practices, and media infrastructures. Includes training in digital data tools, R programming, and empirical research methods from communication studies, computer science, and sociology.

    Focus: both
    Top 75 world / 5th UK for Communication (Shanghai Global Rankings of Academic Subjects 2025) | Shanghai ARWU: 5
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Sep 11, 2026
    September 2026
    Sep 11, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min If you took a TOEFL test on or before 20 January 2026, you’ll need 88 overall, with minimum scores of listening 19, writing 19, reading 19 and speaking 20. If you took a TOEFL test from 21 January 2026 onwards, when a new scoring system was introduced, you’ll need 4.5 overall, with 4 or above in all components. TOEFL Home Edition not accepted.
    IELTS
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    Min 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    £14,052.00
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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Digital Media, Data and Society MA at University of Liverpool cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Digital Media, Data and Society MA at University of Liverpool is £28,000 across 180 required credits.
    Is Digital Media, Data and Society MA at University of Liverpool online or in-person?
    Digital Media, Data and Society MA at University of Liverpool is offered in-person.
    How long does Digital Media, Data and Society MA at University of Liverpool take to complete?
    Digital Media, Data and Society MA at University of Liverpool is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for Digital Media, Data and Society MA at University of Liverpool?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2:2 honours degree
    How large is the Digital Media, Data and Society MA at University of Liverpool cohort?
    Digital Media, Data and Society MA at University of Liverpool typically enrolls around 15 students per cohort.