Oxford MSc Social Science of the Internet at St Antony’s
Choosing a college is a very important part of shaping your Oxford experience. For students pursuing the Oxford MSc Social Science of the Internet, St Antony’s offers a uniquely international and intellectually-stimulating community. The College is only five minutes’ walk from the Schwarzman Centre, where the Oxford Internet Institute (the Department that runs the MSc in Social Science of the Internet) is based.
Why MSc Social Science of the Internet students thrive at St Antony’s
A multidisciplinary community
The MSc focuses on the knowledge and skills needed to question and understand the multi-faceted ways in which the internet and emerging digital technologies are influencing and affecting our lives, societies, businesses, and governments. St Antony’s is known for its strengths in international relations, politics, economics, sociology and history, creating a natural academic fit for students examining how digital technologies interact with societies around the world. The College’s interdisciplinary culture encourages conversations that cross regions and themes, helping students situate their OII studies within broader social, political and economic contexts. College Governing Body Fellow Dr Janaki Srinivasan’s research on Digital South Asian Studies offers a clear example of how social science and digital scholarship meet within our community.
A graduate-only international college
With students joining from more than seventy countries, St Antony’s offers a genuinely global setting that provides vast opportunity in international internet research. As a graduate-only college, it brings together people engaged in advanced study from across the social sciences, making it easy to form friendships, exchange perspectives and take part in discussions that enrich and challenge your thinking. The College’s events, networks, and support systems are all designed around postgraduate life, creating the perfect complement to the Oxford MSc programme.
Weekly events and research seminars
The College hosts multiple seminars, lectures, and workshops each week through its renowned research centres, including those focused on Russia, the Middle East, Europe, Latin America, Africa, Europe and Asia.
Accommodation and location
Our location is ideal – we’re a 5-minute walk from the Schwarzman Centre where the MSc is based. We offer accommodation reserved for international students, ensuring a supportive living environment for those arriving from abroad. The campus is integrated and all accommodation is either in College or within a 5-minute walk.
What our students say
‘I was looking for a progressive, diverse, and queer-friendly space. After watching many college tours on YouTube, St Antony’s seemed like a good fit. The beautiful chapel library may have also influenced my decision.’
Tessa Malan, MSc Social Science of the Internet
A college that complements your MSc journey
With a multidisciplinary and extraordinarily international community, St Antony’s offers an environment that supports every aspect of the MSc experience – academic, professional, and personal. Students leave not only with a world-class qualification but also with a network of global peers and mentors. That’s why we think we’re the best Oxford college for MSc Social Science of the Internet students.