社会学和媒体研究这一基础广泛的学位为学生提供了机会，专门研究自己感兴趣的领域，例如新媒体，互联网和其他信息和通信技术的社会影响，媒体话语，媒体政策和法规。本课程旨在发展一些理论，以解释我们自己和其他社会中社会关系的不断变化的性质。我们将集中讨论以下问题：什么是社会，如何以及为什么改变？未来变革和发展的机遇是什么？研究的重点是社会关系的各个方面：其个人，社会和文化维度。媒体研究提供了更广阔的基础。
Learn what role the media plays in shaping our society and influencing peoples thoughts and behaviours by studying our exciting Sociology (Media) BSc. By adding media studies to your study of sociology, youll be able to explore and specialise in areas such as the social impact of new media, the internet and other information and communications technologies, media discourse, media policy and regulation. The first year is designed to offer you a solid base in theoretical and methodological innovations in sociology and media. You will explore the similarities and differences in the methodologies used in sociology, media, and communications. The focus of study is upon all aspects of societal relations: it's personal, social and cultural dimensions. As you progress through the course, you will be able to choose modules you are interested in to actively shape and apply your learning to the issues you wish to interrogate. In your third year, youll work on a dissertation focusing on an area of interest of your choice. Your dissertation can be a theoretical or practical dissertation, so you can work to your own strengths.