This MA program offers an in-depth understanding of contemporary digital communication and its impact on politics, culture, and society. The course examines social media as industries and central sites for understanding the cultural politics of everyday life. It explores sharing, privacy, remix cultures, new forms of journalism, communication, and citizenship. The curriculum connects social media to other digital phenomena such as Artificial Intelligence. Core modules cover media technologies, platforms, users, and the convergence of personal and public communication. Option modules allow for specialization in areas like data and society, global media, or activism and politics. The program emphasizes developing high-level skills in research, critical thinking, and communication. This Master's is organised in the environment of the Communication and Media Research Institute (CAMRI). CAMRI is a world-leading research centre that studies the role of media and communication in society.

Graduates can work in a wide range of sectors and professions, particularly in the creative industries, non-profit sectors (NGOs, advocacy groups), research, consultancy, administration, and management. It also provides excellent preparation for PhD studies.

The University of Westminster is one of the most international universities in the UK, located in London, a city regularly voted #1 for students. The university has links to globally recognised companies such as the BBC, Sony, and the Financial Times. Westminster is a leading provider in this academic discipline and is ranked top 15 among UK institutions for Communication and Media Studies in the QS World University Rankings 2024.