Sociology (Digital Media), BSc (Hons)

Discover the media's role in shaping society and influencing thoughts and behaviors through our Sociology (Digital Media) BSc. Combining sociology with media studies, you will explore the social impacts of new media, the internet, information and communications technologies, media discourse, policy, and regulation.The first year builds a strong foundation in sociological and media theories and methodologies, focusing on personal, social, and cultural dimensions of societal relations. Progressively, select modules to tailor your studies, culminating in a third-year dissertation—either theoretical or practical. Optional fieldtrips to sites like the Barbican, British Board of Film Classification, and Victoria and Albert Museum apply learning to real-world issues. Taught by research-active experts, you gain transferable skills enhanced by placements at organizations such as the Home Office, Ministry of Justice, and Prince’s Trust, boosting employability in a dynamic job market.