University of Glasgow
Digital Media & Information Studies/Business & Management MA (Hons)
University of Glasgow

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Digital Media & Information Studies/Business & Management MA (Hons) and other courses in Information Systems at University of Glasgow for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Information Systems.

Overall student satisfaction
89 /100
15 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Management, Leadership

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Information Systems at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £27000 £24000 £32500
25-75 percentile range £23500 - £32500 £19500 - £34000 £24000 - £44000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Management, Leadership

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25880 £24466 £28641
25-75 percentile range £22333 - £31041 £18275 - £31887 £21057 - £38718

Course Description

DIGITAL MEDIA & INFORMATION STUDIES: Digital media and information studies explores the creation, use and impact of digital content and information in the arts, humanities and society at large. It brings a human perspective to the issues of the digital age. This programme is accredited by CILIP, the Chartered Institute of Library & Information Professionals. BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT: The study of business and management offers you a structured insight into both the theoretical and practical dimensions of organisations and management. You will benefit from a wide range of diverse expertise within Business & Management, as well as our collaborative ties with local industry and commerce which make significant contributions to the degree programme. Theory and practice are taught through a variety of innovative learning methods and opportunities.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Digital Media & Information Studies/Business & Management MA (Hons) at University of Glasgow

30% Caring personal services
15% Finance Professionals
10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
10% Media Professionals
10% Artistic, literary and media occupations
5% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Engineering professionals
5% Skilled trades occupations
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Managers, directors and senior officials

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Information Systems

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Digital Media & Information Studies/Business & Management, MA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of University of Glasgow in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Glasgow in related subject specific rankings.

Business

    • #4 
    • #250 
    Business
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

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About University of Glasgow

The ancient University of Glasgow owns and manages three distinct campus locations: Gilmorehill, Garscube, and Dumfries campus. The primary building for the majority of students is Gilmorehill, where learners have the opportunity to earn a degree from the university’s diverse Liberal Arts subjects, as well as participate in well funded research projects. The city of Glasgow has a well deserved reputation for having some of the friendliest locals in the UK, as well as being one of the cultural centres of Scotland.

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Where is this programme taught

Gilmorehill (Main) Campus
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