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    1 year full time, 2 years part time

Masters Degree Description

Study MSc in Digital Society at the University of Edinburgh. Our postgraduate degree programme provides you with a rigorous introduction to the sociological study of digital society and digital culture.

Entry Requirements

These entry requirements are for the 2026-27 academic year and requirements for future academic years may differ. Entry requirements for the 2027-28 academic year will be published on 1 Oct 2026.

A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent, in a relevant discipline.

We welcome applications from students with a strong background in the social sciences as well as those coming from a background in statistics, data science, and computer science. Applicants who do not have this relevant background will receive consideration on the merits of their personal statement and other relevant experience.

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Module Details

You must take these courses
Issues and Concepts in Digital Society
PGSP11466
20 credits
Researching Digital Life
PGSP11469
20 credits
Dissertation (MSc Digital Sociology)
Must be passed at 50% and taken during Block 5 (Sem 2) and beyond

PGSP11600
60 credits

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