Film Studies, BA (Hons), with study abroad

Course summary

Immerse yourself in the study of film from a variety of perspectives: as popular art or political tool, as big business, and as cultural and historical artefact. You’ll study familiar classics alongside contemporary cinema, with genres including film noir, horror, science fiction, documentary and animation. From the earliest projected images to the present day, you’ll learn to view films with a critical eye. A year abroad will enhance your understanding of visual arts and let you experience a new culture.We are ranked 11th in the UK for Communication and Media Studies*You'll spend your third year studying at one of our partner universities abroad. Your options include: South Korea, Sweden, Ireland or the Czech Republic – countries with their own distinctive film cultures. You can take lectures in English but may also improve your languages. We'll help you plan your year abroad to suit your interests.Our digital humanities facilities will allow you to study and research through cutting-edge technology, such as virtual reality, 3D scanners and printers, and a 360 degree fully immersive audio-visual centre.*Complete University Guide, 2024

You will study a variety of topics that cover the fundamental aspects of Film Studies and you will have the opportunity to tailor your course to your interests by choosing some of your modules. Some of the modules you may study include Early and Silent Cinema 1895-1929; Animation: Technology, Culture and Industry; Film Theory, Media, Culture and Society; Women and Hollywood. For further module information visit https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/film-studies-with-year-abroad-degree-ba#modules