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PostgraduateMA

Social Media and Social Research

University of York
York, England
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1 yearDuration
£28,600Per Year (Intl)
£12,500Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Social Media and Social Research at University of York is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in York, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. 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. This course provides the practical research skills and conceptual foundations you need to conduct studies in this new field International tuition fees are £28,600 per year, home/UK fees are £12,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Digital Research Methodologies
Social Media Data Collection
Computational Social Science
Online Community Analysis
Qualitative Digital Research Methods
Advanced Social Network Analysis
Research Ethics and Digital Data
Dissertation in Digital Research
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic61

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£28,600

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£28,600

Home Student Fee

£12,500

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
40%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
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About University of York

University of York offers Social Media and Social Research as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#20UK Ranking
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