Study with us
Study with us
Our degree programmes
MSc in Social Science of the Internet
Full-time & Part-time
MSc in Social Data Science
Full-time
DPhil in Information, Communication and the Social Sciences
Full-time & Part-time
DPhil in Social Data Science
Full-time & Part-time
Other educational opportunities
What our students say

(MSc 2011, DPhil 2016)
I was fascinated by the cutting-edge research on a variety of topics, which not only focused on technology as such, but also on its impact and implications.

(MSc 2012)
You’re taught by genuine leaders in the field of Internet studies, and you’re exposed every day to the most cutting-edge research out there.
Learning
The OII is a dynamic and innovative department for Internet-related research and teaching, located in a world-leading traditional research university. Our faculty work at the cutting-edge of their fields, and this innovative research is fully reflected in their course teaching. As a fully multi-disciplinary department, we offer our students the opportunity to study academic, practical and policy-related issues that can only be understood by drawing on contributions from across many different fields.
Living
In addition to coursework and research, our students are involved in a huge range of activities within the department, across the university, and beyond.
Building your career
The University of Oxford was ranked as the number one in the world in the 2016 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, making an Oxford degree highly valued by employers across the globe. Our graduates secure excellent positions in industry, government, NGOs, or go on to pursue doctoral studies at top universities.
Alumni destinations
Top business destinations
- McKinsey & Company
- Deloitte
- Salesforce
Top city destinations
- London
- Oxford
- San Francisco
- New York City
- Berlin