MA Social Media and Social Research Postgraduate Programme By University of York |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 151-200QS Subject Rankings

Tuitionfee

18,240 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Communication and Media StudiesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Social media and other emerging communication technologies are becoming a key aspect of social research practice. The data they generate contain insights into how entire populations communicate, behave and interact with each other. This degree examines the role of social media in contemporary societies, and their potential for ethical research. You'll develop a foundation in traditional social science research skills, as well as explore new methods of analysis for both large- and small-scale data.  The Social Media and Social Research masters degree develops skills employers need in many fields, and especially those requiring awareness of digital social research practice and theory.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Social media and other emerging communication technologies are becoming a key aspect of social research practice. The data they generate contain insights into how entire populations communicate, behave and interact with each other. This degree examines the role of social media in contemporary societies, and their potential for ethical research. You'll develop a foundation in traditional social science research skills, as well as explore new methods of analysis for both large- and small-scale data.  The Social Media and Social Research masters degree develops skills employers need in many fields, and especially those requiring awareness of digital social research practice and theory.

Admission Requirements

176+
6+
87+
61+

You must have at least a 2:1 degree in sociology or a cognate discipline, or equivalent suitable experience or qualifications. 

Jan-2000

Tuition fees

Domestic
8,040 GBP
International
18,240 GBP

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