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MSc Social Media and Interactive Technologies

University of York

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    York campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

The rapid expansion of digital networks such as YouTube, Wikipedia, Twitter, and Facebook have changed user expectations, creating demand for graduates who understand social and participatory design principles.

This course provides an innovative mix of sociological and technical skills. You will gain an understanding of the social, political, and economic factors that affect the use of interactive technologies. You'll examine how technology is perceived and employed by the user. You'll learn to apply your knowledge to the practical problems of designing interactive pages, devices, and systems.

Assessment and feedback

Types of assessments used throughout this course include:

  • Assessment essays of between 3,000 and 5,500 words
  • Group presentation project
  • Outline research proposal
  • Examinations
  • Dissertation (15,000 words).

Careers and skills

You'll develop the skills and knowledge needed to play a leading role in the design and evaluation of interactive technologies in industry, commerce, academia and public service. This social media degree also provides an ideal basis to progress to further study at PhD level.

Career opportunities

  • Social media consultant
  • Software and hardware developer
  • Web designer
  • Information analyst
  • Social media marketer
  • Public relations officer

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 25,900per 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 York

University of York

University of York

  • University League Table

    17th

  • Campus address

    York campus, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, England

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One of only four UK universities (beside Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial) with TEF Gold for teaching and Top 10 for Research Quality (Complete University Guide).
Access to long-held industry partnerships, research centres, and resource archives. These all contribute to York’s extensive employability opportunities.
Home to 20,000+ students from more than 150 countries, creating an inclusive community and lifelong global network through the York for Life alumni platform.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    21st out of 117 3

    11th out of 101 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    155 68%

    28th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    96.0 96%

    6th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.69 67%

    112th

    29

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    149 72%

    16th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    71.0 71%

    13th

    19

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.96 74%

    61st

    3

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