UNIVERSITY of GLASGOW

Humanities Advanced Technology and Information Institute
Part of the Faculty of Arts ►

Undergraduate Study

Arts and Media Informatics (Joint Honours)

‘Technological change is like an axe in the hands of a pathological criminal’ Albert Einstein

Arts and Media Informatics provides an interdisciplinary perspective on how the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) shapes our knowledge and understanding, provides new ways to view our past, present and future and influences our economic, social and cultural life. Drawing on the disciplines of Digital Humanities and Information Science, Arts and Media Informatics examines the creation of digital media, how the use of ICT can provide new perspectives for analysis, interpretation and communication, the role of ICT in cultural heritage organisations and the broader economic, social and cultural impact of the digital revolution. 

The world of work is one of constant change. Our degree will help you develop valuable critical, creative and analytical skills to adapt to this rapidly changing environment. You will be able to understand and appropriately apply a range of information technologies, acquire transferable IT skills and develop skills that are highly sought after by employers such as creativity, communication and presentation, time and project management, individual and group work.

‘We have surrendered our right to privacy to technology and government interference’           AC Grayling

As a joint degree you will combine Arts and Media Informatics with studying another subject, this is usually in the Faculty of Arts but combination with subjects in other faculties is possible (such as Law, Business and Social Sciences). This allows you to relate the use of IT to your chosen subject and vice versa, with each of your subjects enhancing your understanding of the other.

No prior computer experience is required and you can find out more about the degree and the courses on offer below.

Level 1 (1st Year)

Level 2 (2nd Year)

Joint Honours Courses (3rd and 4th Years)