Course summary
Investigate the latest digital media developments, data, and algorithms through the lens of prominent social issues, such as gender, race, health, intimacy, surveillance and activism. This course will advance your skills in qualitative, quantitative and digital research methods. Course description Develop your understanding of how digital media interacts with society from a sociological perspective. Our academic staff bring their research into the classroom and encourage you to explore the most pressing digital media debates. You’ll gain an advanced understanding of key aspects of digital media, including how to research digital society, and utilise key digital practices and methods. You will then have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills to an area of your own interest. As a student within the Faculty of Social Sciences, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with the faculty-wide Digital Society Network, which brings together interdisciplinary researchers engaged in cutting-edge work at the intersection of society and technology. Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information
How to apply
International applicants
English language requirements: IELTS 6.5 (with 6 in each component) or University equivalent
Entry requirements
Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant subject. Subject requirements Your degree should be in an arts and humanities or social sciences subject. Review our list of degree subjects we would consider on our website. We may also consider other arts and humanities or social sciences subjects. Please note we are not able to accept the following degree titles: Accounting Architecture Engineering Finance Global/Fashion Management HR Leisure and Tourism Music Performance Secretarial Studies We also consider a wide range of international qualifications. We assess each application on the basis of the applicant’s preparation and achievement as a whole. We may accept applicants whose qualifications don’t meet the published entry criteria but have other experience relevant to the course. The lists of required degree subjects and modules are indicative only. Sometimes we may accept subjects or modules that aren’t listed, and sometimes we may not accept subjects or modules that are listed, depending on the content studied.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
https://sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/courses/2026/digital-media-and-society-ma#feesfunding
Provider information
University of Sheffield
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TN