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

The Sociology (Digital Media) BSc explores the media's role in shaping society, influencing thoughts, and behaviours through a blend of sociology and media studies. Students delve into topics such as the social effects of new media, the internet, communications technologies, media discourse, policy, and regulation. The programme begins with foundational theoretical and methodological concepts in sociology and media, examining societal relations across personal, social, and cultural dimensions. As the course advances, learners select modules of interest, culminating in a third-year dissertation that can be theoretical or practical.Throughout the degree, opportunities include field trips to sites like the British Board of Film Classification and the Victoria and Albert Museum, enhancing real-world application. Taught by active researchers, the programme develops transferable skills for the workplace. A four-year structure incorporates a one-year placement with organisations such as the Home Office, boosting employability. Sample modules include Digital Media Landscapes, Global London, Global Sociology, and Power, Inequality and Society.

Sample Modules: Digital Media Landscapes, Global London, Global Sociology, Power, Inequality and Society. To view the full list of modules for this course and further information on degree content, please visit the Brunel website: brunel.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/Sociology-Digital-Media-BSc