Course summary

The BA Digital Media, Culture and Social Anthropology offers an innovative and interdisciplinary education that explores the complex relationships between digital media, cultural practices, and social anthropology. This distinctive programme enables students to critically engage with contemporary social issues while acquiring essential skills in digital media production and anthropological analysis. In the Digital Media component, students investigate how digital technologies shape communication, creativity, and cultural engagement across diverse contexts. The curriculum encompasses a wide range of topics, including social media dynamics, digital storytelling, content creation, and the impact of digital platforms on cultural representation and social identity. Students learn to critically analyse digital media texts and practices, examining how technology influences the production and dissemination of cultural content. Practical training in digital media production equips students with the skills necessary to create compelling digital work, enhancing their understanding of the contemporary media landscape and its implications for social and cultural narratives. The Social Anthropology component provides students with a comprehensive understanding of social and cultural theory, as well as the methodologies used in anthropological research. The curriculum covers essential topics such as kinship, gender, ethnicity, and globalization, allowing students to explore how cultural practices shape human experiences. Students engage with key themes such as identity, power, and community, examining the social dynamics that inform cultural production and consumption. This component encourages critical reflection on contemporary social issues and the ways in which anthropological perspectives contribute to a deeper understanding of cultural contexts. By integrating these two disciplines, the BA Digital Media, Culture and Social Anthropology programme equips graduates with a unique blend of critical analytical skills, anthropological insight, and digital literacy. This interdisciplinary approach prepares students for diverse career opportunities in media, cultural production, social research, development, and education, empowering them to contribute meaningfully to discussions about the role of digital media in shaping social and cultural identities.