Program Overview

• Prepare for media jobs of the future by exploring how the industry is evolving
• Gain additional experience and skills by joining a four-year programme and spend twelve months working in the type of organisation that you might aspire to join when you graduate
• Benefit from training and development opportunities with your placement organisation, while still receiving both academic and pastoral support from Lancaster University
• learn from experts at Lancaster who shape conversation on everything from reality TV show regulations to the Royal Family
• Combine expert knowledge with practical skills and experience with this distinctive media and culture course
• Shape your study – you’ll have the freedom to examine the areas of media that spark your interest
• Get involved with our student media societies to gain experience outside the classroom

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.

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. This includes the skills you will learn during your placement year, in which you will work in an organisation potentially related to your interests. And during your studies, you will influence what you create, whether that’s short films, digital content and podcasts, or any media relevant to today’s world.

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.