Digital Media and Society BA (Hons)
University of Sheffield
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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**This course is unique in offering you the opportunity to develop a broad understanding of the relationship between digital media and society from a social science perspective. You will use innovative digital methods to research digital media in society, and learn to make digital media products that focus on the needs of the user.****Explore the ever-growing role digital media plays in shaping society across an increasingly connected world.**By studying this degree, you’ll gain a deeper ...Read more


This course is unique in offering you the opportunity to develop a broad understanding of the relationship between digital media and society from a social science perspective. You will use innovative digital methods to research digital media in society, and learn to make digital media products that focus on the needs of the user.


Explore the ever-growing role digital media plays in shaping society across an increasingly connected world.

By studying this degree, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how social media influences our world, what happens to the information we share online, and technical, social and ethical considerations for digital design.You’ll also build practical skills through the creation of digital media products, from websites to animations, focusing on user needs and outcomes.With modules covering topics from data-driven storytelling to news analysis, you’ll delve into the power of digital media to shape public opinion and learn how to build compelling narratives from data within your research.As you progress through your degree, you’ll specialise further in areas of your choice, such as health, protest and social change, or societal inequalities.In your third year, you’ll draw on a strong conceptual and practical basis to apply your skills through the dissertation project, and have the opportunity to see theory in a live context with digital media work placements.


Why study this course?

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Tackle contemporary challenges

- explore real-world issues in a constantly evolving field, backed by the latest interdisciplinary research expertise to give fresh perspectives to your learning.-


Personal tutor

- you're supported by a dedicated personal tutor who meets with you regularly through your studies to offer academic, pastoral and career support. They’ll act as a key point of contact to help you navigate your degree, discuss your progress and signpost you towards the relevant personal, study and employability services.-


Develop practical skills

- put your learning into practice through digital work placement opportunities and dedicated employability workshops and events covering a wide range of topics.

Key stats

Sociology
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
1/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
19th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
18th
Sociology
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 93 = 7% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
7%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
91%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Sociology graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Sociology graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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26 Feb 25

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Meghan
21 Feb 24

It is a great place to study because it has a sally good sense of community. There are usually lots of engaging things going on on campus so that you can get involved in between..Read more

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A level

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AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAAAB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:36,M:9,P:0 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H2,H2,H2,H2,H2,H3 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DD Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDD Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

B Grades / Points required

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Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction and 9 at Merit

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in a relevant subject + A at A Level

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+ AA at A Level

Popular A-level subjects

Sociology

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Sociology
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26%
Law
17%
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21 Feb 24
Digital Media and Society BA (Hons)
It is a great place to study because it has a sally good sense of community. There are usually lots of engaging things going on on campus so that you can get involved in between...
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