BA Media and Digital Culture - (including Placement Year)

Course Overview This program explores how media and digital cultures transform social interactions, shape political landscapes, and define contemporary life. You'll develop practical research skills to move beyond theoretical debates and gather concrete evidence about media's powerful role in society. The course provides a comprehensive understanding of what connects and divides people in our increasingly mediated world. Key Program Highlights Examine digital culture's impact on personal and networked relationships Analyze media power dynamics and their influence on politics and governance Gain hands-on research experience with interviews, surveys, and cultural data analysis Explore diverse topics from gaming and crime to war testimony and mass media Benefit from interdisciplinary expertise spanning sociology, criminology, and cultural studies