BA (Hons) Film and Sociology (Placement Year)

The Film and Sociology (Placement Year) BA Hons course at the Lancaster University offers a path to find your voice, expand your creativity, and explore how our societies work. It combines the analysis of film and TV with an in-depth look at societies around the globe, providing a holistic view of media's influence on society. The course also includes a placement year, letting you acquire and apply your knowledge and skills to real-world situations.Course Content: This first-class degree is divided into modules focusing on film and society. In your first year, you'll be introduced to key techniques for analyzing film and discussing sociology. As you progress, modules will tackle complex issues surrounding identities, boundaries, transitions, power relations, and more. These theoretical studies will be complemented with practical elements where you'll create your own film projects. On your third year, you'll get an opportunity to work on a placement, putting into practice what you have learned in school. In your final year, you will have the freedom to choose modules that fit your interests and career goals. Key Modules: Some key modules throughout the degree include "Film Studies: an introduction", "Introduction to Sociology", "Modernism in the Arts", "Narrative Cinema", "Documentary and Realism", "Cinema, Nation and Society: Britain and France 1930-1950", "Understanding Social Change", and "Sexualities and Society". Future Careers: Graduates of this BA Hons course can pursue a broad range of careers. Some have found roles in film and television production, while others have moved into cultural and arts management. Others have taken their skills into areas like marketing, public relations, and teaching. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.