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Digital Media and Society MA

University of Sheffield

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    University of Sheffield

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    30-SEP-24

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

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.

Application deadline

06 September 2023

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 25,060per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Sheffield

  • University League Table

    20th

  • Campus address

    University of Sheffield, Western Bank, Sheffield, Sheffield, S10 2TN, England

Pathway programmes are available to help students with English as a second language and different educational backgrounds prepare for their academic career.
With nearly 11,000 international students, Sheffield is a diverse, welcoming city that's celebrated for its safety and strong sense of community and culture.
The university offers a range of scholarships for high-achieving international students who demonstrate excellent academic potential.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    5th out of 95 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    149 72%

    15th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    16th

    13
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.05 81%

    28th

    8

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