MA Digital Media & Information Studies
About this course
MA in Digital Media & Information Studies, an arts and humanities degree focused on the creation, use and impact of digital content and information. Core topics include Data Analysis and Research Methods. Students can undertake an optional year abroad as part of their studies. The first year covers foundational concepts through Digital Media and Information Studies 1A and Digital Media and Information Studies 1B. The second year continues with Digital Media and Information Studies 2A and Digital Media and Information Studies 2B. Later stages allow specialisation through optional modules such as 2D Digitisation: Theory & Practice (Hons), Books as New Media, Data Analysis, Visualisation and Communication, Digital Creativity, Document Encoding, Enterprise, Creativity and Citizenship Online, Digital Cultural Heritage, History of Information Communication Technology, Introduction to Digital Humanities, Multimedia Analysis & Design (A), Multimedia Analysis & Design (B), Music Curation and Analytics, and Records, Accountability, and Society. Students also complete a final project via Applied Dissertation with Placement in Digital Media & Information Studies, DMIS Joint Honours Dissertation, or Dissertation in Digital Media and Information Studies.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB or BBB (Additional requirements: A-level English or another Humanities subject.) IB: 34 (6,5,5) (Additional requirements: English HL6 or Humanities HL6 with English SL6.) Scottish Higher: BBBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5 Typically offers will be made at AAAAB by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject at AA. (AB or BA may be considered). Scottish Higher (widening access): MD20 : BBBB (also other target groups*) MD40 : AABB* Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
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What students say
Based on about 22 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 70%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 12%
- South East: 1%
- Scotland: 77%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) to assure students that programmes provide an excellent preparation for professional practice.
Modules
- Digital Media and Information Studies 1A
- Digital Media and Information Studies 1B
- Digital Media and Information Studies 2A
- Digital Media and Information Studies 2B
- Digital Media and Information Studies 2A - Online Version
- Digital Media and Information Studies 2B - Online Version
- 2D Digitisation: Theory & Practice (Hons)
- Books as New Media
- Data Analysis, Visualisation and Communication
- Digital Creativity
- Document Encoding
- Enterprise, Creativity and Citizenship Online
- Digital Cultural Heritage
- History of Information Communication Technology
- Introduction to Digital Humanities
- Multimedia Analysis & Design (A)
- Multimedia Analysis & Design (B)
- Music Curation and Analytics
- Records, Accountability, and Society
- Applied Dissertation with Placement in Digital Media & Information Studies
- DMIS Joint Honours Dissertation
- Dissertation in Digital Media and Information Studies
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Digital Media & Information Studies at University of Glasgow earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £33,500 after 3 years, £46,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,500 and £61,500. The £46,000 median after five years is £13,000 more than the UK median for Information systems.
What do graduates of MA Digital Media & Information Studies at University of Glasgow do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Digital Media & Information Studies at University of Glasgow?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Digital Media & Information Studies at University of Glasgow?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 187 UCAS points.
Is MA Digital Media & Information Studies at University of Glasgow accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) to assure students that programmes provide an excellent preparation for professional practice.
Does MA Digital Media & Information Studies at University of Glasgow include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Digital Media & Information Studies at University of Glasgow?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.