This may be relevant for those on this list interested in internet
activism, social media protest, citizen journalism, data journalism,
online communities, privacy and surveillance, freedom of expression on
the internet, etc etc:
From the next academic year (2014/15) the Cardiff School of
Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies (JOMEC) will offer two new
postgraduate degrees in the field of digital media.
The MA Digital Media and Society will explore the role of new media in
shaping and transforming society. It will address issues such as
citizen journalism, internet activism, online politics, digital
surveillance, internet governance, creative industries, and
participatory digital culture. Applications are now open for entry in
September 2014.
Information about the course:
http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/jomec/degreeprogrammes/pgmasters/ma_digital_media_society/index.htmlhttp://www.cardiff.ac.uk/jomec/newsandevents/14new_digital_media_society_masters.html
The MSc Computational Journalism focuses on the development of
knowledge and skills in digital journalism, data science, computer
coding and digital development. It will be offered in collaboration
with the Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics (COMSC).
Applications for entry in September 2014 will open soon.
Information about the course:
http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/jomec/degreeprogrammes/pgmasters/msc_computational_journalism/http://www.jomec.co.uk/blog/what-is-computational-journalism/
JOMEC continues to offer successful MA degrees in:
Journalism, Media and Communication
Political Communication
International Journalism
Broadcast/Magazine/Newspaper Journalism
International Public Relations and Global Communications Management
as well as an MBA in Media Management and an MSc in Science, Media and
Communication.
More here: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/jomec/degreeprogrammes/index.html
