Film, Media and Cultural Studies, BA (Hons), with industry placement

Lancaster’s degree in Film, Media and Cultural Studies, offered by the Lancaster Institute for the Contemporary Arts and the Sociology department, enables students to explore film within the wider contexts of communications, entertainment media, and culture. The program provides an intellectually stimulating framework for analysing individual films, studying cinema history, and understanding film production techniques. Students can produce short films throughout their studies and select from specialised courses, developing skills for postgraduate opportunities and careers in media, advertising, and marketing. Media and Cultural Studies components critically examine historical and contemporary issues, including media history, politics, subcultures, and intersections of media with gender, race, and identity.The placement year, occurring between the second and final year, extends the degree to four years and offers a paid, graduate-level position lasting nine to twelve months. This experience allows students to test potential career paths, build professional networks, and gain practical skills that enhance employability. The university’s Careers and Placements Team provides support for securing placements, while maintaining student status and offering alternatives if needed, ensuring valuable professional development across sectors.