Film and Visual Culture, BA (Hons), with study abroad

Swansea University's BA (Hons) in Film and Visual Culture is an interdisciplinary programme designed for students eager to explore diverse aspects of visual media, including social platforms, video games, and creative production. Students analyse film, television, and literature while developing practical skills in film production and screenwriting, guided by industry experts and academics. Set on a stunning campus overlooking Swansea Bay in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the course provides access to state-of-the-art facilities like audio-visual studios, gaming labs, and virtual reality equipment, plus internship opportunities to enhance employability.The programme balances theory and practice across three pillars: Film, Visual Culture, and Practice, with a mix of compulsory and optional modules at each level, including options in Welsh. In the first year, students cover topics like visual arts and creative media; second year focuses on film analysis; and the final year includes a dissertation and electives such as contemporary television or documentary filmmaking. Assessment varies, incorporating essays, short films, presentations, and portfolios, preparing graduates for careers in media, communications, and beyond.

Your first year will include a mixture of compulsory and optional modules, with examples of compulsory modules from recent years including: Materiality and Meaning in the Visual Arts Introduction to Visual Culture Creative Media Platform Your second year will also be comprised by a mixture of compulsory and optional modules. The compulsory modules include: Approaches to Film Analysis Techniques of Seeing Your final year is comprised by a compulsory dissertation project and a selection of optional modules, including: Contemporary Film and Television Stylisitcs: Language in Literature, Film and Video Gaming Documentary Filmmaking and Broadcasting For the full programme structure and module breakdown, please visit our webpage at https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/culture-communication/film-and-visual-culture-undergraduate-courses/film-and-visual-culture-ba/