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University of York

MSc Social Media and Interactive Technologies

Name: MSc Social Media and Interactive Technologies
Price: £11200 GBP

UNIVERSITY OF YORK

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Using The World Wide Web Social Studies

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

The rapid expansion of digital networks such as YouTube, Wikipedia, Twitter, and Facebook have changed user expectations, creating demand for graduates who understand social and participatory design principles.

This course provides an innovative mix of sociological and technical skills. You will gain an understanding of the social, political, and economic factors that affect the use of interactive technologies. You'll examine how technology is perceived and employed by the user. You'll learn to apply your knowledge to the practical problems of designing interactive pages, devices, and systems.

Assessment and feedback

Types of assessments used throughout this course include:

Assessment essays of between 3,000 and 5,500 words
Group presentation project
Outline research proposal
Examinations
Dissertation (15,000 words).

Careers and skills

You'll develop the skills and knowledge needed to play a leading role in the design and evaluation of interactive technologies in industry, commerce, academia and public service. This social media degree also provides an ideal basis to progress to further study at PhD level.

Career opportunities

Social media consultant
Software and hardware developer
Web designer
Information analyst
Social media marketer
Public relations officer

Modules

Design and Research Practice for Interactive Technologies (20 Credits) - Core

The aim of the module is to provide the students with practical experience of designing, conducting, evaluating and presenting (both orally and in written form) a substantial piece of human-computer interaction research. This piece of work will build on methods which the students will have studied in the previous two modules on the MSc, UCDE and RESM. Students will work in small groups of three to four and will be given an initial research topic (there will be some choice). They will then be expected to research what previous work has been conducted on the topic, critique that work and develop a design for a further study. The study may use any of the methods they have been taught in UCDE and RESM. At this point the students will give short presentations to the whole cohort on their background research and planned study (Week 5). The students will then conduct the study and analyse the data appropriately.

Research Method for Interactive Technologies (20 Credits) - Core

Social Media Data and Society (20 Credits) - Core

Themes and Issues in Contemporary Sociology (20 Credits) - Core

Understanding Social Media (20 Credits) - Core

User Centred Design of Interactive Technologies (20 Credits) - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees

Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£11,200

International fees

Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£25,900

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree: 2:1 or equivalent qualifications or experience in Social sciences with experience of social aspects of computing; Business and Management Studies; or Computer Science with experience of social aspects of computing.