Cultural and Media Studies

On this interdisciplinary course, you explore cultural and media productions, practices and institutions across multiple subject areas including philosophy, literature, sociology, (art) history, film and communication studies.

Compulsory modules introduce you to methods and concepts which help you to analyse images, texts, material objects and virtual spaces. You also choose from a wide range of optional modules. Here you examine issues such as conflict and its cultural mediation, migration and multicultural societies, social activism and the possibility of utopian change. You can also explore gender and sexual difference, the impact of past and future technologies on bodies and minds, ecology and our relation to other life forms, and the social effects of global communication networks.

Using the skills and methods taught in the course, you'll become a flexible and constructive reader of a wide range of cultural materials and practices. You'll develop a critical perspective on the complexities and challenges facing us in the world today and be able to understand as well as actively engage with their cultural dimensions.

You will work alongside staff and students who not only theorise about cultural artefacts but also make them.

Specialist resources

The University has a variety of resources to support your learning and research.

In addition to the wide range of museums and galleries in the city and beyond, the University campus features:

• The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery

• Treasures of the Brotherton Gallery

• Museum of the History of Science, Technology and Medicine

• Marks & Spencer Company Archive

• ULITA –“ an Archive of International Textiles

• Public art trail

• Project Space - a multi-purpose space in the School designed for the development of curatorial practice and visiting exhibitions.

The University Library offers online books, journals and databases, has a wealth of archive material in its Special Collections, including photographic, sound and audiovisual items, and provides a range of spaces for individual study or group work. You'll also benefit from access to Box of Broadcasts, an archive of over 2 million TV and radio broadcasts.

The programme is designed for international students. Applicants must meet two of the following three criteria in order to be eligible for our programmes:

• Have an educational gap between their high school qualifications and the requirements for entry to undergraduate programmes at the University of Leeds. Qualifications beyond high school level will be considered within the applicant profile.
• Have completed the majority of their high school studies in a non-English speaking environment.
• Have completed the majority of their high school studies in a different educational context from that in the UK.

Students who have completed the International Baccalaureate will be considered for the International Foundation Year if they have reached a minimum Grade of 26 points overall with grade 4 at Standard Level or 3 at Higher Level in two subjects. Specific subjects will be dependent on the chosen degree path of progression.

This Cultural and Media Studies degree will equip you with important skills in communication, analysis, presentations and research as well as critical, visual and cultural awareness.

All of these qualities are valuable in diverse careers across a wide range of industries and roles such as the media, journalism, cultural and creative industries, education, politics, NGOs and the public sector.

You may also decide on postgraduate study at Leeds or another institution.

The School is committed to helping you achieve your career ambitions - you'll be able to work closely with staff in the School to source opportunities throughout your degree to gain experience, develop your skills and build networks.

The optional study abroad or work placement year offer opportunities to gain transferable skills, develop your experience and build your networks.

The Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures offers a number of paid internships every year too.

Careers support

We encourage you to prepare for your career from day one. That's one of the reasons Leeds graduates are so sought after by employers.

Leeds for Life is our unique approach to helping you make the most of University by supporting your academic and personal development. Find out more at the Leeds for Life website.

The Careers Centre and staff in your faculty provide a range of help and advice to help you plan your career and make well-informed decisions along the way, even after you graduate. Find out more at the Careers website.

Apply

There are three steps to applying:

1. Read our Access to Leeds application guidelines
2. Fill in our Access to Leeds application form (this will be available here once the application cycle opens). If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader), there is an accessible version of this form available to download. Please only use this version if you have accessibility requirements
3. Submit your application using our online Access to Leeds Application Submission Form (this will be available here once the application cycle opens).

If you require it for your application, please download our Declaration of Household Income Form (this will be available here once the application cycle opens).