Digital Media and Society BA (Hons)

**This course is unique in offering you the opportunity to develop a broad understanding of the relationship between digital media and society from a social science perspective. You will use innovative digital methods to research digital media in society, and learn to make digital media products that focus on the needs of the user.**<br/><br/>**Explore the ever-growing role digital media plays in shaping society across an increasingly connected world.**<br/><br/>By studying this degree, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how social media influences our world, what happens to the information we share online, and technical, social and ethical considerations for digital design.<br/><br/>You’ll also build practical skills through the creation of digital media products, from websites to animations, focusing on user needs and outcomes.<br/><br/>With modules covering topics from data-driven storytelling to news analysis, you’ll delve into the power of digital media to shape public opinion and learn how to build compelling narratives from data within your research.<br/><br/>As you progress through your degree, you’ll specialise further in areas of your choice, such as health, protest and social change, or societal inequalities.<br/><br/>In your third year, you’ll draw on a strong conceptual and practical basis to apply your skills through the dissertation project, and have the opportunity to see theory in a live context with digital media work placements.<br/><br/>**Why study this course?**<br/>- **Tackle contemporary challenges** - explore real-world issues in a constantly evolving field, backed by the latest interdisciplinary research expertise to give fresh perspectives to your learning.<br/><br/><br/>- **Personal tutor** - youre supported by a dedicated personal tutor who meets with you regularly through your studies to offer academic, pastoral and career support. They’ll act as a key point of contact to help you navigate your degree, discuss your progress and signpost you towards the relevant personal, study and employability services.<br/><br/><br/>- **Develop practical skills** - put your learning into practice through digital work placement opportunities and dedicated employability workshops and events covering a wide range of topics.<br/>