Film, Media and Cultural Studies, BA (Hons), with study abroad

Lancaster University’s degree in Film, Media and Cultural Studies integrates teaching from the Lancaster Institute for the Contemporary Arts and the Sociology department, allowing students to explore film within broader contexts of communications, entertainment, and culture. The program offers stimulating analysis of films, including cinema history, social significance, and production techniques, with opportunities to create short films across all years. Students also engage in Media and Cultural Studies, focusing on critical themes like media history, politics, subcultures, and intersections with gender, race, and identity. Core modules from both areas are combined, with optional topics available, culminating in a final-year independent dissertation that may include practical elements.A study abroad option in the third year enables students to study at international partner universities, fostering global perspectives, professional networks, and cultural awareness. Destinations have included Australia, the USA, Canada, Europe, and Asia. If placements are unavailable, students can transfer to a standard three-year program, though the university does not cover financial aspects.