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Overview
A scientific approach is crucial to the planning, implementation and evaluation of social media and web campaigns. At the same time, social media and web-based evidence can shed light on a range of sociological and societal phenomena. This module will focus on developing strategic and technical competencies in using social media tools and data.
Careers / Further study
This Social Media and Web Science module at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) can be taken as a standalone module, or used to build up credit towards a named postgraduate qualification (PG Certificate, PG Diploma or Masters) within our Information Management and Information Technology awards
Programme Structure
This module will cover the following topic areas:- History, trends and global patterns in social media and the web.
- The current range of social media tools and their relative strengths; social UI patterns and practice.
- Best practice in social media usage; cultural and ethical dimensions of social media and social media research.
- Theoretical models of engagement, persuasion and social behaviour online.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 6 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Web Technologies & Cloud Computing View 68 other Short Courses in Web Technologies & Cloud Computing in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Participants are expected to have a first degree at 2.2 level or above (or equivalent), or alternatively have industrial experience.
- If you are a non-UK student you will need to show your passport on entry to the UK. Please check your eligibility to visit and study in the UK here. If you are a non-Irish EU national currently resident in Ireland please contact us directly for further advice.
- If English is not your country's first language, you will be required to provide evidence to show you meet the UK Border Agency and the University's minimum English Language requirements. Further details are available on our English Language Requirements webpage
Tuition Fee
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International
1188 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1188 GBP for the full programme during 6 months. -
National
750 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 750 GBP for the full programme during 6 months.
Living costs for Bristol
750 - 1260 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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