Digital Media and Sociology Keele University

Overview

The Digital Media and Sociology BA (Hons) at Keele University provides a comprehensive exploration of how digital transformation influences contemporary culture and social structures. Students investigate the complex relationship between media technologies and human behaviour while developing the practical skills necessary to address modern global challenges. This interdisciplinary approach ensures graduates are equipped to navigate a world increasingly shaped by data, algorithms, and evolving communication platforms.

Throughout the programme, learners engage with sociological theories regarding power, identity, and inequality, applying these concepts to the digital landscape.

Why Digital Media and Sociology at Keele University?

• Ranked in the Top 10 in England for student positivity in Film Studies and Media according to the 2024 National Student Survey.
• Recognised in the Global Top 300 for Social Sciences by the Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings.
• Access to specialised facilities including photographic studios, a screening room with a cinema, and Apple Macintosh labs.
• Taught by expert staff specialising in migration, consumer culture, environmental sociology, and anthropological perspectives.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 18200 per year
• National fee: GBP 9535 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Understanding Inequalities
• Understanding and Producing Digital Media
• Media Industries
• Becoming a Social Scientist
• Social Theory
• Researching Audiences and Users
• Social Futures
• Gender, Sexuality and Power
• Podcast and Radio Production

Careers with Digital Media and Sociology

Graduates are prepared for a wide range of professional pathways, benefiting from versatile skills in data analysis, problem-solving, and information handling. The programme provides a strong foundation for roles in sectors such as broadcasting, journalism, and digital content creation. Students have previously secured experience with prestigious organisations including the BBC, the NHS, and various film production companies.

Common career destinations for graduates of this programme include:

• Marketing and Public Relations
• Television and Radio Broadcasting
• Social Care and Youth Services
• Government and Policy Research
• Education and Teaching
• Charity and Community Sector Work