Film and Media Studies, BA (Hons)

As a BA (Hons) Film and Media Studies student, you will explore cinema from its early origins to today’s digital, global media landscape, analyzing films and media as cultural artifacts shaped by industry and influencing society. Guided by leading researchers in a world-class English department—where 70% of research impact is rated world-leading (REF21)—you will develop creative, technical, and analytical skills valued across careers, from film marketing to curation.Based in multicultural Manchester, a UNESCO City of Literature and media hub, you will engage in live projects with partners like HOME, BBC, and Media City UK via the Media Industry module. Benefit from networking, alumni connections, festivals, conferences, and options for a four-year route with study abroad or industry placement in a supportive department with excellent resources.