Digital Media, Culture and International Relations
SOAS University of London
UCAS Code: P9L2 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
SOAS University of London
UCAS Code: P9L2 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Contextual: ABB-BBB
Access to HE Diploma
60 Level 3 credits with a minimum of 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 Level 3 credits at either Distinction or Merit.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34 overall with 6,6,5 in HL subjects
Scottish Higher
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About this course
The BA Digital Media, Culture and International Relations offers a dynamic and interdisciplinary education that examines the complex relationships between digital media, cultural practices, and the field of international relations. This distinctive programme empowers students to critically engage with contemporary global issues while developing essential skills in digital media production and analysis.
In the Digital Media component, students explore how digital technologies influence communication, creativity, and cultural engagement in a global context. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including social media dynamics, digital storytelling, content creation, and the impact of digital platforms on cultural representation and identity. Students are trained to critically analyse digital media texts and practices, investigating how technology shapes the production and dissemination of cultural content. Practical training in digital media production equips students with the skills necessary to create impactful digital work, enhancing their understanding of the contemporary media landscape and its role in shaping international narratives.
The International Relations component provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the theories, concepts, and practices that underpin global politics. The curriculum covers essential topics such as international security, diplomacy, globalisation, and human rights, enabling students to explore the interplay between power, culture, and international relations. Students engage with key themes such as conflict, cooperation, and the role of non-state actors, examining how cultural factors influence international dynamics. This component encourages critical reflection on contemporary global issues and the ways in which international relations are shaped by cultural contexts and media representations.
By combining these two disciplines, the BA Digital Media, Culture and International Relations programme equips graduates with a unique blend of critical analytical skills, cultural insight, and digital literacy. This interdisciplinary approach prepares students for diverse career opportunities in media, diplomacy, international development, policy analysis, and research, empowering them to contribute meaningfully to discussions about the role of digital media in shaping cultural narratives and international relations.
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The numbers of people taking politics degrees fell sharply last year and we'll keep an eye on this one - it can't really be because of graduates getting poor outcomes as politics grads do about as well as graduates on average. Most politics or international relations graduates don't actually go into politics - although many do, as activists, fundraisers and researchers. Jobs in local and central government are also important. Other popular jobs include marketing and PR, youth and community work, finance roles, HR and academic research (you usually need a postgraduate degree to get into research). Because so many graduates get jobs in the civil service, a lot of graduates find themselves in London after graduating. Politics is a very popular postgraduate subject, and so about one in five politics graduates go on to take another course - usually a one-year Masters - after they finish their degrees.
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