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Media, Culture and Society: University of Birmingham

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Degree 
BA
Address
Media, Culture and Society: University of Birmingham, Department of Sociology, 32 Pritchatts Road, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Subject
Theatre Drama and Film Studies
Duration 
3 years
Telephone 
+44 (0)121 414 6060
Fax 
+44 (0)121 414 6061
E-mail 

m.t....@bham.ac.uk

Website 
http://www.sociology.bham.ac.uk



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This wide-ranging degree, with its blend of humanities and social science, is for students interested in the contemporary world and the subtle transactions of society, culture and the media. The course has been ranked as a leading programme in the country in the Guardian surveys of British universities in each of the last six years.

This programme focuses upon the academic study of the critical role the media plays in relation to culture and society in the contemporary world. The emphasis is theoretical rather than practical, focusing on concepts like representation, and identity and power, but concerned with a variety of substantive areas including ethnicity and culture, youth culture, popular music, film, gender and sexuality, and ‘politics’ and the body.

Although the programme does not provide any practical experience with film or television, there is a strong emphasis on students undertaking their own research; so right from the start of your degree, media studies is something you do as well as something you read about. In your final year you will undertake a substantial piece of independent research for your dissertation, which will be supervised by one of the tutors in the Department of Sociology. There is also an opportunity to gain practical media skills through the Student Guild television service and the campus radio station, BURN FM.

Overall, they are committed to group work, open discussion and debate, reflected in the ways in which modules are organised and taught. Our emphasis is on giving you the tools to think for yourself about the fundamental issues of media, culture and society.

First year

Modules in this year are wide ranging and introductory in character, covering cultural analysis, sociology, media, culture and society, multiculturalism, gender, and a Skills and Methods module.

Second and third years

As well as the dissertation in the third year, core modules include: The Politics of Representation; Cultural Theory; Media and Society; and a Skills and Methods module, while options, particularly in the third year, allow you to develop your work in more depth; for example, focusing on film, sexuality, ethnicity, the body, and popular music. There is also the opportunity to take other modules in Cultural Studies outside the Department of Sociology.

Teaching and assessment

Most first-year and second-year modules have one lecture and one class per week. In addition, most are assessed through continuous assessment (50%) and a three-hour examination (50%).

Career opportunities

Besides the knowledge of contemporary society you acquire through your studies, you also develop skills in critical thinking, internet use and independent research that equip you for a variety of careers. In recent years our graduates have progressed into a range of occupations including management training, law, market research, the media, sales, and teaching, in addition to postgraduate research.

Joint Honours

Media, Culture and Society can also be combined with other subjects in a Joint Honours degree (see Media, Culture and Society Joint Honours BA).

Entry requirements

  • Number of A levels required: 3
  • Typical offer: ABB
  • General Studies: accepted
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: 32–34 points

Other qualifications are considered – see the entry requirements section for full details

Contact details

For general information about open days

Main University Switchboard

  • Postal address: The University of Birmingham
    Edgbaston
    Birmingham
    B15 2TT
    United Kingdom
  • Tel: +44 (0)121 414 3344
  • Fax: +44(0)121 414 3971

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