Taught course

Social Media and Social Research

Institution
University of York · Department of Sociology
Qualifications
MA

Entry requirements

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

Months of entry

September

Course content

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.

The Social Media and Social Research masters provides the practical research skills and conceptual foundations needed to conduct studies in this new field.

Information for international students

If English isn't your first language you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. We accept the following qualifications:

IELTS 6.5, minimum 6.0 in each component.

For more information see our postgraduate English language requirements.

Fees and funding

UK students
https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/fees/
International students
https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/fees/

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MA
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    part time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Postgraduate Administrator
Email
sociology-pg@york.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0) 1904 324743