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MSc Social Media and Interactive Technologies

MSc Social Media and Interactive Technologies

Different course options

Full time | University of York - Heslington Campus | 1 year | SEP

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Social Media Marketing Technology

Course Summary

The rapid expansion of digital networks 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.

Modules

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.

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

2:2 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.