Media and Cultural Studies (Study Abroad) BA (Hons)

**Why Lancaster?**<br/>Prepare for media jobs of the future by exploring how the industry is evolving<br/>Learn from experts shaping conversation on everything from reality TV show regulations to the Royal Family<br/>Combine expert knowledge with practical skills and experience with this distinctive media and culture course<br/>Shape your study – you’ll have the freedom to examine the areas of media that spark your interest<br/>Get involved with our student media societies to gain experience outside the classroom<br/>Media shapes who we are, what we think and what we value. At Lancaster, we’ve created a course where expertise meets practical skills. New technology and new platforms mean you’ll be preparing for careers in the creative sector and digital journalism that didn’t even exist until recently.<br/><br/>**Bring ideas to life**<br/>We know it’s important for you to understand the way media is changing, but you also need to be able to apply this knowledge to succeed in this competitive industry. Whatever fascinates you will influence what you create on this course, whether that’s short films, digital content and podcasts, or any media relevant to today’s world.<br/><br/>We’ll look at how media is produced and consumed to help you become a better creator, as well as studying the social, economic and political dimensions of this industry on a global scale. You’ll look at practices and platforms in the ever-changing media landscape to make you aware of the challenges facing professionals.<br/><br/>**Your platform, your voice**<br/>Our research influences real world conversations. You’ll be learning from experts who testify for parliamentary enquiries, run their own podcast series, or raise awareness of issues like gender inequality through their work.<br/><br/>When it comes to doing your dissertation, you’ll follow in their footsteps. You can complete your dissertation either via writing about research you have carried out or via media practice. Either way, we’ll expect you to thoroughly research your topic and the intended audience. We’ll encourage you to let your imagination run wild! Past students have created music albums, board games and even a multimedia cookbook.<br/><br/>**Study abroad**<br/>The study abroad option is an exciting opportunity for anyone who is thinking of working abroad during their career or who simply wants the experience of living and studying overseas as part of their degree.<br/>Often study abroad students describe the year abroad as a “transformative experience”, as it can shape your future career path as well as having a positive impact on your personal development.<br/><br/>**Experience and skills**<br/>You will study in your third year at one of our international partner universities. This will help you to<br/>• develop your global outlook<br/>• expand your professional network<br/>• increase your cultural awareness<br/>• develop your personal skills.<br/><br/>**Host universities**<br/>During your year abroad, you will choose specialist modules relating to your degree and potentially other modules offered by the host university that are specialisms of that university and country. <br/>The places available at our overseas partners vary each year, but destinations have previously included Australia, USA, Canada, Europe and Asia.<br/><br/>**Alternative option**<br/>We will make reasonable endeavours to place students at an approved overseas partner university that offers appropriate modules. Occasionally places overseas may not be available for all students who want to study abroad or the place at the partner university may be withdrawn if core modules are unavailable.<br/><br/>If you are not offered a place to study overseas, you will be able to transfer to the equivalent standard 3-year degree scheme and would complete your studies at Lancaster. Lancaster University cannot accept responsibility for any financial aspects of the year abroad.