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Media & Film Studies and Sociology at University of Worcester - UCAS

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2025 - 20262026 - 2027
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University of Worcester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Open days

25Oct
University of Worcester - Open Day
Undergraduate
29Nov
University of Worcester - Open Day
Undergraduate

Course summary

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
Future employment In completing your degree, you will develop digital literacy, independent research and data analysis skills, and communication skills through a range of written and oral assessments. This course also provides an excellent foundation for postgraduate students. You may choose to complete a work project in the second year. In addition to gaining work experience and developing transferable skills, we regularly organise networking events and talks with our professional contacts. 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 focused 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. • University of the Year finalist in the Times Higher Education Awards 2025. • First in the UK for sustained employment, further study or both, from any multidisciplinary university – Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) 2017 to 2025. • First in the UK for quality education – Joint 1st in the Times Higher Education’s University Impact Rankings 2025. 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

How to apply

14Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
LP34
Institution code:
W80
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

The University of Worcester accepts all qualifications within the Tariff, and normally looks for the equivalent of 3 A levels. More information can be found at http://www.worcester.ac.uk/journey/entry-requirements.html

Student Outcomes

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55%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
80%
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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Please visit the fees and finance pages of the University of Worcester website for tuition fee information: https://www.worcester.ac.uk/study/fees-and-finance/
Media & Film Studies and Sociology at University of Worcester - UCAS