BA in Technology, Networks and Society in Canberra Australia | The Australian National University

Technology plays a central role in modern existence. The emergence of digital innovations has reshaped our world through interconnected data systems and smart devices. These technological advancements significantly influence how we structure and perceive social interactions, bringing substantial shifts in personal identity, education, employment, healthcare, human connections, communication methods, economic systems, and political landscapes. This academic program equips learners with analytical frameworks to examine technology's societal and cultural influences while providing training in advanced digital research techniques applicable to studies reaching audiences beyond academia.

Learning Outcomes
describe how technology and society interact from a sociological viewpoint;
evaluate technology's social causes and consequences, particularly digital innovations, using various theoretical approaches;
apply diverse digital and internet-based research methodologies;
conduct self-directed investigations on Technology, Networks and Society themes; and
critically examine technology's effects on sociological understanding, academic research, and broader social behaviors and institutions.