Sociology (Digital Media), BSc (Hons), with industry placement

Discover the media's role in shaping society and influencing thoughts and behaviors through our BSc Sociology (Digital Media). Combining sociology and media studies, you will explore the social impacts of new media, the internet, ICTs, media discourse, policy, and regulation. The first year builds a foundation in theoretical and methodological innovations, focusing on personal, social, and cultural dimensions of societal relations. Later years allow module choices to tailor your learning, culminating in a third-year dissertation— theoretical or practical—on a topic of your choice. Optional fieldtrips to sites like the Barbican, British Board of Film Classification, London Migration Museum, and Victoria and Albert Museum apply theory to real-world issues.Taught by research-active experts, you gain workplace-relevant skills. Opt for a one-year placement or two six-month placements with partners like the Home Office, Ministry of Justice, and Prince’s Trust. This four-year program fosters specialization in fascinating areas, equipping you with transferable skills for the job market.