Sociology (Digital Media) BSc (Hons) at Brunel University of London

By adding digital media studies to your study of sociology you’ll be able to explore and specialise in areas such as the social impact of social media, the internet and other information and communications technologies, media discourse, media policy and regulation. The first year is designed to offer you a solid base in theoretical and methodological innovations in sociology and digital media. You will explore the similarities and differences in the methodologies used in sociology, media, and communications.

Faculty: College of Arts, Law and Social Sciences  |  Department: Department of Social Sciences, Media and Communications  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement  |  Study mode: full-time; placement year option  |  Intake: September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This innovative course focuses on social theory and method, and will enable you to develop specific skills in the practical methods associated with sociology and digital media. Compulsory modules by year include Year 1: Contemporary Challenges, Fundamentals of the Social Sciences, Special Subjects A, Special Subjects B; Year 2: Digital Culture, an introduction to debates on digital culture and society;#, Global Communication, Media Genres, Researching Your World, Sociology of Everyday Life: Issues in Contemporary Culture; Year 3: Advanced Research Skills for Social and Political Sciences, Dissertation, Major Final Project.

Career pathways

Graduating with Sociology and Digital Media Studies degree from Brunel is your passport to a wide variety of roles including digital marketing and advertising, management, media, and more. You have the opportunity to build your knowledge in an area you love without limiting your job prospects.

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