BA (Hons) Media and Cultural Studies (Placement Year)

The Media and Cultural Studies with Placement Year BA (Hons) at Lancaster University is a dynamic interdisciplinary degree that combines practical skills with the academic study of global media industries, technologies, audiences and cultures. This program includes a placement year to help students gain professional experience while studying. Course Content: The course requires students to undertake certain compulsory modules that cover historical and contemporary developments of media, culture, and communications. The course also integrates practical skills in media productions with academic learning. An optional placement year in your third year gives you the chance to gain professional experience in an environment relevant to your studies. The placement will enhance your employability, boost your confidence and provide a deeper understanding of the course. Key Modules: The Key Modules include Media and Cultural Studies, Media and Cultural Studies (placement year), and Dissertation Project. The first year studies include Introduction to Media and Cultural Studies and Making Media 1. The second year includes Global Cinema: Hollywood and Beyond, Modern European Film and Television, and Software Studies. Future Careers: After the completion of the degree, students have got careers in TV, radio, web design, film, advertising, marketing, teaching, retail management, journalism, public relations, multimedia design, and event management. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.