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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Digital Society, Media and Culture
University of Kent
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Digital Society, Media and Culture course at University of Kent.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: L391
Here's what University of Kent says about its Digital Society, Media and Culture course.
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.
Canterbury - The authentic campus experience
- Everything you need on your doorstep – stunning views, nightclub, cinema, restaurants. We have it all!
- Easy to get around – walk (20 mins) or catch the bus (5 mins) into Canterbury city. We're under an hour from London.
- Meet your people – over 250 clubs and societies to get involved with at Kent.
Source: University of Kent
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research
Location
Canterbury campus | Canterbury
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Media and communication studies
• Cultural studies
Start date
26 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Digital Society, Media and Culture course at University of Kent features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
85%
med
Teaching on my course
85%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
82%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
95%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
83%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
82%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
89%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
87%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
80%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
82%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
72%
low
Assessment and feedback
74%
low
Assessment and feedback
74%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
80%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
78%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
64%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
85%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
63%
low
Academic support
80%
low
Academic support
80%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
79%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
81%
low
Organisation and management
66%
low
Organisation and management
66%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
63%
low
How well organised is your course?
69%
low
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
89%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
90%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
86%
med
Student voice
64%
low
Student voice
64%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
47%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
76%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
70%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
61%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
89%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
80%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
76%
low
Teaching on my course
76%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
78%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
82%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
76%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
66%
low
Learning opportunities
75%
low
Learning opportunities
75%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
84%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
77%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
68%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
88%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
59%
low
Assessment and feedback
78%
low
Assessment and feedback
78%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
84%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
87%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
59%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
78%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
79%
med
Academic support
76%
low
Academic support
76%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
77%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
74%
low
Organisation and management
71%
med
Organisation and management
71%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
71%
med
How well organised is your course?
70%
med
Learning resources
77%
low
Learning resources
77%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
71%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
79%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
79%
low
Student voice
55%
low
Student voice
55%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
33%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
72%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
64%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
66%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
72%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
65%
low
Student information
The Digital Society, Media and Culture course at University of Kent features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Media Studies | B | |||||
| English Literature | C | |||||
| Sociology | C | |||||
| History | B | |||||
| Photography | B | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| History | B | |||||
| Psychology | D | |||||
| Business Studies | A* | |||||
| English Literature | C | |||||
| Media Studies | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Digital Society, Media and Culture at University of Kent.
Earnings after graduation
The Digital Society, Media and Culture course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Kent graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£23.4k
First year after graduation
£27k
Third year after graduation
£31k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£21.9k
First year after graduation
£30.7k
Third year after graduation
£33.8k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Digital Society, Media and Culture.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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