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Digital Society, Media and Culture

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 27 September 2025
  • Undergraduate
Canterbury campus
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Course summary

In an age of global connectivity and mass communication, understanding how digital technologies shape society is more important than ever. On this course, you’ll explore urgent questions about identity, politics, ethics, creativity and power in the digital era.

You’ll gain critical, analytical and creative skills, drawing on sociology, media and cultural studies, and insights from computing and electronic engineering. Whether it’s how AI is reshaping jobs, how online spaces affect our mental health, or how digital culture shapes activism, you’ll be equipped to think deeply and act decisively.

You’ll also develop technical skills that prepare you for careers in fast-changing industries. And with options for a year abroad or a year in professional practice, you’ll have the chance to gain experience that sets you apart in the job market.

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Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Canterbury campus

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 27 September 2025

Apply by
29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
L391
Institution code:
K24
Campus name:
Canterbury campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
L391
Institution code:
K24
Campus name:
Canterbury campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

For further information about applying to Kent as an international student you can visit our International student webpages: https://www.kent.ac.uk/international. From here you will find useful information on country entry requirements, scholarship information, events and application guidance. Kent has dedicated support available to international students through groups, networks, English language and more specialist services through our Student Support and Wellbeing team. Visit our guide for international students to find out more on how we can support you during your time at Kent: www.kent.ac.uk/guides/support-for-international-students

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
120 - 104 points

A level
BBB - BCC

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM - DMM

Access to HE Diploma
D: 24 credits M: 21 credits

Scottish Higher

Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30 - 26 points

30 points in the IB Diploma or 120 UCAS Tariff points

T Level
M

English language requirements

Applicants should have grade C or 4 in English Language GCSE or a suitable equivalent level qualification.

Please visit our website for further information:https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/english-language-requirements

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

As part of our commitment to widening participation at the University of Kent, we have a contextual admissions policy. We use data and indicators to help build a more rounded view of an applicant's achievements and potential, we are keen to ensure that we are able to identify talent using a range of applicant information in addition to prior attainment. We are also committed to ensuring that each applicant is assessed fairly. In general, contextual offers will be lower than our standard offer.

Learn more on the University of Kent website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

All fees for 2025/26 are to be confirmed. Please see the programme page at www.kent.ac.uk for further information on fees and funding options.

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