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Digital Media and Society, BA (Hons)

The University of Sheffield, United Kingdom

 
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Ranking in UK

12th
overall
CUG
Communication and Media Studies
3rd
Times
Communication and Media Studies
3rd
Guardian
Journalism
5th

Costs

Course fees S$40.3k / year
Entertainment, books
food & rent
S$18.6k / year
Beer S$4
MacDonalds S$13
Cinema S$14
Coffee S$6
Total S$59k / year

Entry requirements

A Level ABB
Diploma 2.9
International Baccalaureate 32

Scholarships

Sheffield International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship
£10000 for tuition
More than 50 available
Sheffield International Postgraduate Merit Scholarship
£5000 for tuition
More than 50 available
Sheffield International Undergraduate Scholarship
Up to £2500 for tuition
Unlimited quantity
Sheffield International Postgraduate Scholarship
Up to £2500 for tuition
Unlimited quantity
British Chevening Scholarships
100% for tuition and living expenses
Limited quantity

Information

Course
Code
L391
University
Code
S18
Upcoming
Intakes
Sep 2026
Course
Website (External)
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Information
WHATSAPP
+65 9650 3225
HOTLINE
+65 6333 1300

Duration

3 years
Graduate
2029
About the course

This unique course offers a broad social science perspective on the relationship between digital media and society. You will employ innovative digital methods to research media's societal impact, create user-focused products like websites and animations, and explore social media's influence, online information flows, and technical, social, and ethical design considerations. Modules cover data-driven storytelling, news analysis, public opinion shaping, and specialization in areas such as health, protest, social change, or inequalities. In your third year, apply skills through a dissertation and digital media placements.Study this degree to tackle contemporary challenges with interdisciplinary research, benefit from a dedicated personal tutor for academic, pastoral, and career support, and develop practical skills via work placements, employability workshops, and events.

A local representative of The University of Sheffield in Singapore is available online to assist you with enquiries about this course.