MSc in Social Science of the Internet at University of Oxford

Programme overview

Taught course exploring how the internet and digital technologies shape society, covering social theory, internet governance, digital methods and policy, with training in qualitative and quantitative research.

Duration: 10 months full time; 22 months part time | Intake: 4 October 2027 | Study mode: full-time or part-time | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Social theory, internet governance, digital methods and policy, with qualitative and quantitative research training.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First-class UK undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent) in any subject; in exceptional circumstances applicants with a distinguished record of workplace experience or other relevant achievements may be accepted with lower undergraduate grades. US bachelor's applicants normally need a minimum GPA of 3.7/4.0, though selection depends on other factors. English language for international applicants: IELTS Academic overall 7.5 with at least 7.0 in each component (University higher level; equivalents such as TOEFL iBT 110 with minimum component scores accepted).

Domestic applicants: GBP 29,130 a year (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 40,730 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: 4 October 2027

Duration: 10 months full-time; 22 months part-time

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