What can films and other types of artistic representation tell us about our globalised world? How have cultural forms and practices evolved through this and the last century, as different global groups and regions have become increasingly interconnected? This innovative combined degree course cuts across traditional disciplinary boundaries, drawing on several areas of expertise in visual culture across the humanities. You’ll learn how to interpret cultural texts and practices from throughout the world, gaining a solid grounding in film and textual analysis, cultural studies and area studies. This degree can lead to a variety of careers, including publishing; academia; journalism; television, radio and film production; administration and management; advertising and public relations. We’re a vibrant and friendly team, with close international ties and a reputation for cutting- edge research and high-quality teaching.

The attractive combination of skills developed by this course is highly sought after by employers both in the UK and abroad. Graduates are prepared for a wide variety of careers in publishing, journalism, television, radio and film production, academia, administration and management, advertising and public relations. Skills you can develop through this course As you progress through your Global Cinema and Culture degree, you will have the opportunity to develop practical skills and attributes that are much sought after by prospective employers: Written communication – these skills are developed through the various essays, reports and examinations required for each of your modules Oral communication – learn to get your point across effectively in a group setting through class presentations Teamworking – groupwork is an essential part of your GCC degree, and is developed through group presentations Global awareness — you will gain an understanding of the variety of cultures and national identities that shape the world today, as well as an awareness of the role of cultural practices and cultural institutions in society Media analyisis—you will become proficient in the analysis of a range of media and expressive arts, including not only cinema, but also digital media, photography, literature and advertising Time management – you will learn how to manage your time more effectively through your active involvement in group projects, as well as by successfully juggling your weekly workload in order to meet your multiple deadlines for coursework Self-confidence – participating in every aspect of your degree will help build your confidence, both personally and professionally. Chances to expand your horizons Global Cinema and Culture students enjoy a vibrant, cross-cultural environment in which they will have the opportunity to attend guest lectures from high-profile international speakers. Where are our graduates now? According to recent statistics (Unistats, 2012), more than 85 percent of Global Cinema graduates go on to employment or further study within six months of graduation. Our recent graduates have gone on to a wide variety of jobs in the UK and abroad including: academia, administration and management, advertising, journalism, public relations, and television, radio and film production. Graduating with a degree in Global Cinema and Culture degree does not necessarily mean that you have to progress into a career in that field. A Global Cinema and Culture degree is a solid foundation upon which to base a career in a variety of different fields.