Media and Digital Culture, BA (Hons), with industry placement

How does the media influence social and cultural dynamics? In what ways have digital and internet cultures reshaped personal and networked interactions? What links exist between media, mass politics, and governance, and who holds media power? At the University of Essex, students gain the skills to move beyond debate and gather evidence to address these questions.We explore the factors that connect and divide people, examining everyday life from relationships with politicians, celebrities, and peers to self-identity and family definitions. In a vibrant, informal setting, you can study topics such as the impact of computer games on crime, mass media in modern society, the art and film of war, and practical research methods like survey design and cultural data analysis. The Sociology Department complements this with expertise in criminology, social history, visual sociology, anthropology, economic sociology, US and European studies, and cultural rights, while offering optional modules for tailored learning.

Many of our courses offer a choice of optional modules to tailor your learning experience. More information about these can be found on the University of Essex website.