Media & Film Studies and Sociology BA (Hons)
University of Worcester
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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3 Years

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**What makes Media & Film Studies and Sociology at Worcester special?**Studying these subjects in combination allows you to increase your awareness surrounding significant social issues and their portrayal in the media. The course offers a dynamic focus on contemporary sociological perspectives, research, and challenges, combined with the study of how our culture affects peoples’ understanding and engagement with the media and film.You will investigate industry advances and technology in ...Read more


What makes Media & Film Studies and Sociology at Worcester special?

Studying these subjects in combination allows you to increase your awareness surrounding significant social issues and their portrayal in the media. The course offers a dynamic focus on contemporary sociological perspectives, research, and challenges, combined with the study of how our culture affects peoples’ understanding and engagement with the media and film.You will investigate industry advances and technology in research-inspired lectures, seminars and workshops and explore representation and ideology through a variety of media forms and film genres. Both subjects offer a research-focused team of academic staff who seek to enhance your understanding of the contemporary social world.


Key features

- Dynamic curriculum informed by the very latest research innovations on the media and film industries and associated contemporary sociological cultural issues. Our lecturing team frequently publish their research and your learning is informed by this expertise.- Interactive, investigative learning environments where critical understanding is developed through debate and evaluating your own opinions and identity.- An interactive and responsive curriculum with study abroad options that includes the classic elements of Sociology but with primary focus on new and developing perspectives, offering a diverse and dynamic curriculum driven by contemporary sociological concerns.- We create a safe space for students to share and analyse their own diverse cultural experiences and backgrounds; our course community is very important to us.- A personalised learner journey tailored around your own interests which includes close tutor support in helping you to develop personal, academic, and graduate skills with a focus on long term career planning- Emphasis on transferable skills, digital citizenship, graduate employability, and work-based learning opportunities


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Visiting us is the best way to get a feel for student life at the University of Worcester. You'll find out more about the course and have the opportunity speak to staff, students and recent graduates about what it’s really like to study at Worcester. Book your place at www.worcester.ac.uk/open-days


Why the University of Worcester?

The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.At Worcester small class sizes, supportive tutors and professionally focussed courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.-


First in the UK for sustained employment

and/or further study (excluding specialist institutions), 5 years after graduation – Longitudinal Education Outcomes data 2024.-


First in the UK for quality education

– Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024.-


Ofsted Outstanding

in 2023 the University’s primary and secondary teacher training programmes were rated ‘Outstanding’.Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays

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52/101
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40th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
88th
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Harriet
23 Jan 24

It is a very welcoming and close-knit campus. Everyone that I have spoken to whether that is staff or students. There are some good facilities on St John's Campus and City..Read more

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Kristine
16 Nov 23

It's a great university, with very good support for the students. The student union is very active, with a lot of events for the students here, and the hangar is a great..Read more

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It is a very welcoming and close-knit campus. Everyone that I have spoken to whether that is staff or students. There are some good facilities on St John's Campus and City...
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Kristine
16 Nov 23
Sociology BA (Hons)
It's a great university, with very good support for the students. The student union is very active, with a lot of events for the students here, and the hangar is a great...
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University of Worcester
University of Worcester , Worcester

Established in 1946, the University of Worcester is a forward-thinking and inclusive institution that champions the transformative power...

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University of Worcester
Henwick Grove Worcester Worcestershire WR2 6AJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Worcester Shrub Hill  0.9 miles away

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