During the twentieth century, media such as television, radio, cinema, music, newspapers and magazines became ever more central to everyday life. The recent digitalisation of established media and the generation of new technologies such as the Internet and mobile phones promise to have an even greater impact upon the cultural fabric of everyday life in the twenty-first century.

Our Sociology, Culture and Media degree provides a specialist examination of media and culture integrated with an invaluable grounding in the more general study of contemporary societies. We cover established media such as newspapers, magazines and radio as well as new developments including iPods, the internet, digital television and mobile phones. The course includes a focus on culture, including topics such as youth culture, fashion, popular music and art. You will also have the chance to study a range of areas of broader sociology, from questions about class, gender, ethnicity and sexuality, to the sociology of childhood, youth, education, health, work or deviance.