Brunel University London is a public research university located in the Uxbridge area of London, England. It was founded in 1966 and named after the Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel. In June 1966, Brunel College of Advanced Technology was awarded a royal charter and became Brunel University. The University conceived a brand of education, and later research, which was overwhelmingly geared towards the needs of industry and, echoing the spirit and vision of its namesake Isambard Kingdom Brunel, it did so with flair and rigor. Brunel's ambition was to equip students for the world of work and to address society’s challenges on a global scale.

The challenges have changed, but the University's aims are as innovative and ambitious as they always were – to develop research and educational programs informed by, and tailor-made for, those who benefit; and to give students the academic education and personal skills needed to become a success in the real world.

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Learn what role digital technologies and digital media plays in shaping our society and influencing peoples’ thoughts and behaviours by studying our new Sociology (Digital Media) BSc. We are rated the best Sociology department in London in the 2024 National Student survey, 6th best in the UK for our teaching. By adding digital media studies to your study of sociology you’ll be able to explore and specialise in areas such as the social impact of social media, the internet and other information and communications technologies, media discourse, media policy and regulation. The first year is designed to offer you a solid base in theoretical and methodological innovations in sociology and digital media. You will explore the similarities and differences in the methodologies used in sociology, media, and communications. The focus of study is upon all aspects of societal relations: it’s personal, social and cultural dimensions. As you progress through the course, you will be able to choose modules you are interested in to actively shape and apply your learning to the issues you wish to interrogate. In your third year, you’ll work on a dissertation focusing on an area of interest of your choice. Your dissertation can be a theoretical or practical dissertation, so you can work to your own strengths. Show less

Brunel University London's campus was to be the home of technological education, championing innovation and advancement, and giving the UK the knowledge base it needed to compete on the international stage. True to the words of its Royal Charter, Brunel University continues to lead and innovate with new models of research, education and knowledge transfer, placing the needs of society at the heart of its academic activity. The University will build on its heritage of working closely with businesses, governments and the not-for-profit sector to fulfil its mission

BUL will establish strategic partnerships and commercial ventures to strengthen its position and support the University’s long-term sustainability. The University aims to be at the pinnacle of technology universities in the UK and firmly established in the top tier internationally of this special group of institutions. The success will be a tribute to the institutions' students and staff, who will share this vision and work as one to achieve it

 

Mission

To bring benefit to society through excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer.

Values

• Open and honest

We work to high ethical standards, and are transparent in our dealings and decisions

• Fair and inclusive

We treat everyone with dignity and respect; we all have the same opportunity to succeed

• Determined

We are purposeful and agile in a changing world and work in innovative ways to achieve our goals

• Focused on excellence

We always aim to achieve the best and we value and reward excellence

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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