Digital Culture and Text Creation in English
As digital technologies and artificial intelligence continue to transform communication, professional English, digital discourse analysis, and an understanding of cultural and media processes have become essential skills. In the study programme “Digital Culture and Text Creation in English”, you will learn to create, edit and analyse English-language texts for digital platforms, as well as to use language technologies, AI and digital tools in text creation, research and data processing. You will develop these skills by integrating theory and practice, including work in international teams.
Briefly about the program
DEGREE OBTAINED: Master’s degree in Digital Culture and Text Creation in English
DURATION OF STUDIES: 2 years
STUDY FORM – Full-time on-site studies
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION – English
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS – First-cycle higher education (Bachelor’s degree) or equivalent higher education, and English language proficiency of at least B2 level.
Without additional requirements – a Bachelor’s degree in English Philology or in English Language, Literature and Culture Studies.
For applicants with a degree in another field of study, one of the following additional requirements must be met:
- successful completion of the entrance examination; or
- at least two years of professional experience in the field of text creation, digital content, English language or philology; or
- previously completed study courses in English language, literature, linguistics or text creation amounting to at least 12 credit points.
If the applicant does not have documentary proof of English language proficiency, the level of English will be assessed during the entrance examination.
Job opportunities
Graduates will be able to create, edit, analyse and adapt English-language texts and multimodal digital content for various platforms, audiences and communication contexts; to work with language data and digital tools, as well as participate in the planning and implementation of cultural, media and text creation projects. The programme also provides a foundation for further doctoral studies and research in the fields of English studies, linguistics and digital humanities.
Areas of Employment for Programme Graduates
- Digital communication and information specialist
- Digital content creator or editor for multimedia and media platforms
- Manager and implementer of text processing processes
- Cultural project manager
- Copywriter, editor or proofreader
- Manager and implementer of digital projects in the cultural and creative industries
- Language data processing specialist
- Research assistant in humanities projects
Type and form of study implementation
The studies are delivered on site, with the possibility of using a hybrid format – on site and remotely – when necessary. A digital learning environment is also used to provide study materials and support resources. Over the course of two years, students acquire advanced theoretical knowledge and develop practical skills, which are strengthened through work on real projects and tasks closely related to professional practice
Layout of the study programme
1st semester
Study courses ensuring advanced acquisition of the latest developments in the theory and practice of the field / professional area
- Introduction into Digital Humanities I
- Computational Linguistics and Artificial Intelligence for Digital Culture I
- Literary Theory, Stylistics and Poetics
Research, creative and professional specialisation courses
- Creative Writing in English I
- Digital Communication in English I: Multimodality
- Management of Creative and Cultural Industries I: Organisational Aspects
- Semiotics and Multimodal Analysis of English-Language Digital Texts
- Professional Communication in English: Business Ethics and Diplomatic Etiquette
Supplementary courses, if not previously completed
- Latvian Language in the Cultural Context (A1)
- Civil Protection and Environmental Sustainability
2nd semester
Study courses ensuring advanced acquisition of the latest developments in the theory and practice of the field / professional area
- Introduction into Digital Humanities II
- English Lexicology and E-Lexicography
- Cultural Studies: Theory and Interdisciplinary Approaches
Research, creative and professional specialisation courses
- Digital Culture Project Development in English I: From Idea to Product
- Academic Research in English I: Scientific Argumentation
- Creative Writing in English II
- Digital Communication in English II: Inclusive Approaches and Audience Diversity
Free-choice course
- A course chosen freely by the student
3rd semester
Study courses ensuring advanced acquisition of the latest developments in the theory and practice of the field / professional area
- Computational Linguistics and Artificial Intelligence for Digital Culture II
- Management of Creative and Cultural Industries II: Digital Media and Cultural Projects
- Formal Language Theory, Data Processing, and Large Language Models
Research, creative and professional specialisation courses
- Digital Editing and Publishing in English
- Academic Research in English II: Applied Research Methodology in Digital Humanities
- Digital Culture Project Development in English II: Team Strategy for an International Market
- Digital Communication in English III: UX Writing and Content Design
Part B elective courses
- Preservation of the Digital Heritage of Language and Culture
- Media Literacy and Information Literacy in Multicultural Environments
- Digital Language Services and Localisation Project Management in English
4th semester
Development and Defence of the Master’s Thesis
- Development of a Master’s thesis in the field of digital culture and text creation on a topic chosen by the student.
For Admission Opportunities and Questions
Nataļja Malašonoka
Acting Programme Director
natalja.malasonoka@venta.lv
