BA (Hons) Digital Media and Sociology at Keele University

In our interconnected world, digital transformation is reshaping society, culture, and daily life. On the Digital Media and Sociology BA, you’ll explore the complex relationship between technology, media, and society while developing the skills to tackle modern social challenges. With real-world projects, work placements, international study opportunities, and industry connections, this programme equips you with the expertise to thrive in careers across digital media, policy, research, and the community sector.

Faculty: Faculty of Business, Law, Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Humanities  |  Duration: 3 years or 4 years with international or placement year  |  Study mode: full-time; placement year option  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Keele, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 compulsory modules: Exploring Inequalities, Understanding and Producing Digital Media, Media Industries, Becoming a Social Scientist. Year 2 compulsory modules: Contemporary Social Theory, Researching Audiences and Users, Globalisation and its Discontents. Year 3 compulsory modules: Social Futures.

Career pathways

A degree in Digital Media and Sociology can open doors to different career possibilities, equipping you with the type of versatile skills employers are looking including problem-solving, data analysis and information handling. You will have gained insights into the various elements of the world we live, with experience in theoretical and practical aspects of two exciting and evolving subjects.

Official programme page