Digital Media and Society MA
University of Sheffield
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Develop a broad understanding of the interweaving of digital media and society from a sociological perspective. Youll think about digital media developments in terms of a range of social issues, such as gender, race, intimacy, surveillance, science and cultural theory, and use visual, qualitative and quantitative methods.Course descriptionThis course offers you a unique opportunity to develop a broad understanding of the interweaving of digital media and society from a sociological ...Read more

Develop a broad understanding of the interweaving of digital media and society from a sociological perspective. You'll think about digital media developments in terms of a range of social issues, such as gender, race, intimacy, surveillance, science and cultural theory, and use visual, qualitative and quantitative methods.

Course description

This course offers you a unique opportunity to develop a broad understanding of the interweaving of digital media and society from a sociological perspective.

Drawing upon staff expertise in digital media and digital society, this programme will give you a grounding in aspects of digital media, allowing you to specialise in a specific area, or develop your understanding of the following: researching digital society, digital practices, and digital methods.

As a student within the Faculty of Social Sciences, you will also benefit from the research and training activities of both the Sheffield Methods Institute and the faculty-wide Digital Society Network. The latter brings together interdisciplinary researchers engaged in research at the cutting-edge of society–technology interactions.

Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information.

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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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Jennifer
07 Dec 23

The University of Sheffield is quite a diverse uni, in the sense that there are so many international students which i think its great as it means you have the opportunity to meet..Read more

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Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant social science subject.

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£10,240 per year

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£25,060 per year

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£25,060 per year

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Meghan
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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Jennifer
07 Dec 23
Digital Media and Society BA (Hons)
The University of Sheffield is quite a diverse uni, in the sense that there are so many international students which i think its great as it means you have the opportunity to meet...
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