The Media & Film Studies and Sociology BA (Hons) at the University of Worcester offers you a powerful combination of disciplines to critically engage with contemporary social issues and their representation. You will explore how media and film shape our understanding of the world, while simultaneously delving into the sociological perspectives that explain societal structures, inequalities, and cultural dynamics. This undergraduate degree is ideal if you are keen to analyse representation, ideology, and the impact of technology on society, preparing you for a career where critical insight and communication are paramount.
This full-time, on-campus degree, studied over three years, will immerse you in research-informed teaching through lectures, seminars, and workshops. You will investigate diverse media forms and film genres, alongside core sociological concepts from origins to present-day challenges, with optional modules allowing you to specialise in areas like digital sociology or green media. The course culminates in a significant independent research project or dissertation in your final year, enabling you to pursue your own research interests. You will graduate with enhanced analytical, research, and communication skills, ready for careers in media, marketing, social research, policy, or further academic study.