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Study Details: 12 months full time.
This interdisciplinary course will enable you to benefit from the widespread expertise of both the School of Sociology and Social Policy and the School of Media and Communication.
You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of key issues, debates and theoretical perspectives on a wide variety of sociological, media and cultural themes, and acquire the skills to critically analyse their intersections and implications for how we interact with culture and media in contemporary society.
You’ll be taught by leading researchers in the field, covering key issues and concepts such as media and social media; consumption; audiences; representation; globalisation; migration and place; tourism; inequality; creative work and material culture.
With a grounding in sociological approaches to the study of culture and media, you’ll explore themes around power, inequality and identity, enabling you to think critically about the relationship between gender, class, race and ethnicity in the cultural realm.
In addition to developing specialist knowledge in the field, you’ll also acquire key transferable skills in research, communication, analytical skills, self-management and group working, which will open up a range of career pathways within the media and creative industries and beyond.
A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) or equivalent in a social science, or related subject.
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The combined nature of the course will equip you with key transferable skills and the specialist knowledge required to pursue a career in sociology or media and culture.The national and international growth of the media and creative industries has sparked greater demand for graduates who possess advanced skills and knowledge in the field, opening opportunities in communications and media policy, PR, social and digital media, media markets and audience research or other cultural and creative industries.
Additionally, the sociology element of the programme will allow you to apply your knowledge and skills in fields such as education, statutory and voluntary agencies, NGOs (non-governmental organisations), INGOs (international non-governmental agencies) and charities.
The programme also provides a basis for progression onto a PhD in sociology and media studies, and a strong grounding for an interdisciplinary PhD.
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