Entry requirements

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

Subject requirements

We accept degrees in the following subject areas:

Advertising
Anthropology
Classics
Communications
Criminology
Data Science
Development Studies
Digital Media
Economics
Environmental Science / Sustainability
Gender and Race Studies
History
Human Geography
Information Studies
International Relations
Journalism
Law
New Media degrees
Performing Arts (e.g. Broadcasting)
Philosophy
Politics
Public Administration / Government
Public Policy
Research Methods
Social Policy
Social Work
Sociology
Urban Studies

We may consider other Social Science subjects.

Please note we are not able to accept the following degree titles:

Accounting
Architecture
Engineering
Secretarial Studies

Months of entry

September

Course content

Explore the dynamic relationship between digital media and society through a sociological lens. Throughout this course you'll investigate the latest digital media developments, data and algorithms in terms of a range of social issues, such as gender, race, health, intimacy, surveillance and activism. You will gain valuable skills in qualitative, quantitative and digital 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 on staff expertise in digital media and digital society, you'll get a thorough grounding in key aspects of digital media, allowing you to specialise in a specific area. You'll develop a deep understanding of the following themes: researching digital society, digital practices and digital methods.

As a student within the Faculty of Social Sciences, you'll 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 cutting-edge research at the intersection of society and technology.

Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/courses

Information for international students

English language requirements

ELTS 6.5 (with 6 in each component) or University equivalent

Other English language qualifications we accept

Fees and funding

https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/international/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

MA
part time
24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
full time
12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name: Postgraduate Admissions Tutor
Email: sociologicalstudies-admissions@sheffield.ac.uk

Phone: +44 (0)114 222 6402

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