About this Handbook – MSc Res Digital Media and Culture

This handbook presents information about the MSc by Research in Digital Media and Culture and is intended to provide students with basic information on the programme content, aims and objectives, teaching and assessment, support and other issues. It indicates what is expected of you, and will help you to make the most of your time on the Programme. It should be read carefully and frequently, and used in conjunction with other material provided by the University and the School (Edinburgh College of Art), especially the

Code of Practice for Supervisors and Research Students
Students Association Postgrad Handbook (also known as the “EUSA Postgrad Guide”)

Note that this handbook also references pages in the Handbook for the MSc in Design and Digital Media, with which it shares a number of courses and options. Questions or problems should be addressed in the first instance to the Programme Director, Richard Coyne.

Note: This handbook is published by the Edinburgh College of Art to give information to candidates about the MSc/Diploma programme. This programme handbook does not supersede the University regulations, and the formal requirements for the programme are as set out in the

The Degree Programme Table (DPT) entry for this programme shows its structure and options. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this handbook is correct at the start of the session. However, details are subject to change during the course of the year, and will then be notified to students as appropriate.