Film Studies, BA (Hons)

Immerse yourself in film studies from diverse perspectives, including its role as popular art, political instrument, major industry, and cultural-historical artefact. Explore classic and contemporary cinema across genres such as film noir, horror, science fiction, documentary, and animation, developing a critical eye from early projected images to modern works. Ranked 11th in the UK for Communication and Media Studies by the Complete University Guide (2024), the programme offers access to advanced digital humanities facilities, including virtual reality, 3D scanners, printers, and a 360-degree immersive audio-visual centre. You can also engage in practical skills like directing, producing, and scriptwriting through student-led societies, or opt for study abroad at partner universities.The curriculum covers fundamental Film Studies topics, allowing you to customise your studies with modules such as Early and Silent Cinema (1895-1929), Animation: Technology, Culture and Industry, What is Cinema? Film, Art, Technology 2, Television Studies: Key Debates, and Women and Hollywood. Learning occurs through lectures, tutorials, coursework, projects, and independent study. Assessment includes essays, blogs, presentations, group projects, and dissertations, with support from academic tutors and ongoing feedback to enhance your progress.