Film and Visual Culture, BA (Hons), with industry placement

The BA (Hons) in Film and Visual Culture is an interdisciplinary programme designed for students eager to explore visual media, including social platforms, video games, and creative production. Students analyse film, television, and literature while developing practical skills in production and screenwriting through guidance from industry experts and academics. Based at Swansea's scenic Singleton Park campus, the course offers access to advanced audio-visual studios, a Gaming Lab, and Virtual Reality equipment, alongside internship opportunities to enhance employability.The programme balances theory and practice across three pillars: Film, Visual Culture, and Practice, requiring modules from each at every level for a customised learning path. A Year in Industry option provides real-world experience, preparing graduates for careers in media, communications, and related fields. Assessment includes essays, short films, presentations, and portfolios, fostering strong research and communication skills. For details, visit the course page.

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/