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University Of Leeds Invites Applications For MA In Digital Humanities And Culture


(MENAFN- ForPressRelease) May 29, 2026: The University of Leeds is inviting applications for its MA in Digital Humanities and Culture for the September 2026 intake. The course draws on the University's wide-ranging expertise in digital arts, humanities, and cultural industries and provides students with the opportunity to work with the unique historical and cultural collections at the Brotherton Library.

The programme offers opportunities for collaboration with internal and external partners, a flexible research- and practice-led curriculum spanning cutting-edge areas of digital humanities and culture, and a distinctive mix of modules from across the University. Specialist support is provided through the Digital Cultures and Creativity Hub, the Digital Education team, and dedicated campus workspaces with advanced digital equipment such as HELIX. The course welcomes graduates from diverse backgrounds and allows students to tailor modules to their interests, while dedicated skills training and hands-on opportunities help them create, evaluate, and critique digital assets and their wider contexts.

Entry Requirements: First class or grade equivalent undergraduate degree in a relevant subject from a recognised Indian university.

Start Date: September 2026

Application Deadline: 31st July 2026

Duration: 12 months full-time

English Language Requirements: Students will need Standard XII English at 70% or 75?pending on the state board, or IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.

Tuition: £28,000 total (INR 32,49,960 appx.)

Scholarship Details:

· £6,000 International Masters Regional Scholarships for all Indian students

· International Excellence Scholarship for Indian Students - 500 awards with up to a 50?e reduction available for international students.

Industry Exposure under UoL's Global Industry Programme: While studying at Leeds, students have a unique opportunity to gain real-world industry consultancy experience through a two-week virtual Global Industry Programme. This not only helps them build valuable industry connections but also develops practical and professional skills that help them stand out in the competitive graduate job market.

Career Opportunities: Graduates of this course are well prepared for a wide spectrum of careers across both technical and creative sectors. Potential roles include text and data analysts, data scientists, archivists, library and information specialists, market researchers, marketing executives, multimedia professionals, human–computer interaction and UX researchers, website content managers, software testers, and project managers or administrators within arts, heritage and cultural organisations. The course also provides a strong foundation for academic research pathways, including progression to a PhD.


ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS:

The University of Leeds is a world top 100 university (QS World University Rankings 2026) and one of the UK's largest institutions, with over 39,000 students from 135 countries. Renowned globally for the quality of our teaching and research, we are the 6th most targeted university by the UK's top graduate employers (High Fliers 2025) and offer outstanding career prospects.

Our campus is a short walk from Leeds city centre-the UK's largest economy outside London and a hub for major employers and scale-ups in fintech, data and AI, digital, healthtech, creative industries, advanced manufacturing, and more. With lower living costs than London, strong industry links, and excellent connectivity, Leeds combines affordability with opportunity.

As a Russell Group university with a proven track record in spin-outs and start-ups, we provide access to world-class research, industry partnerships, and entrepreneurial initiatives-connecting students directly to Leeds' thriving economy and providing a launchpad for ambitious global careers.

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