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Undergraduate

Course summary

Film is a vital form of cultural output. The way films are produced and distributed is constantly changing, but their ability to educate, entertain and inspire audiences remains the same. If you’re looking for a vibrant programme designed to explore all facets of film and the film industry, this BA (Hons) Film Studies degree is the right choice for you.

What exactly do film studies at university involve? You’ll explore a range of critical approaches to film, from developments in American and British cinema to representations of masculinity throughout Hollywood history. With a truly global focus, you’ll also delve into cinema from across Europe, Latin America, Asia and beyond, evaluating the role of cinema as a major entertainment industry as well as thinking about film as a political, socio-cultural and artistic proposition.

What’s more, this degree in film studies gives you the chance to learn alongside recognised scholars of film culture, with a wide range of specialist modules on offer that will help you align your course with the topics that interest you most. With industry links and a focus, especially, on areas like film journalism, film festivals and distribution and exhibition, this degree is also importantly designed to align you with the sector itself.

You will

  • Explore a wide range of critical approaches to film in a variety of contexts

  • Develop your understanding of American, British, Asian and selected global cinemas, from their origins to the present day

  • Acquire the techniques needed to research and analyse key film movements in cinema

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Modules

Year one

  • Classical Hollywood Cinema
  • Film Form, Film Meaning
  • Film Histories, Film Movements I
  • Film Histories, Film Movements II
  • Critical Approaches to Film I
  • Critical Approaches to Film II

Year two

  • Film Distribution and Exhibition
  • Film Journalism
  • Cinema Asia
  • Comedy and British Cinema
  • Contemporary American Cinema
  • British Cinema

Year three

  • Dissertation (Core Module)
  • Sequential Art (Comics and Graphic Novels)
  • Hollywood Masculinities
  • Film Programming and Curating for Cinemas and Festivals
  • Alternatives, Independents and the Marginal
  • Film and Theory

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
P303
Institution code:
S03
Campus name:
Peel Park Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 104 - 120 points

To be obtained from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent

A level

104 - 120 UCAS tariff points to be obtained from a minimum of 2 A-Levels or equivalent Film or Media Studies subject preferred but not essential General Studies accepted

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM

112 UCAS Points

Access to HE Diploma

Pass level 3 QAA approved Access Diploma with 104 - 120 UCAS Tariff Points

Scottish Higher

104 - 120 UCAS Tariff Points

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

BTEC level 3 National Diplomas are accepted in combination with other Level 3 Qualifications including A Levels, AS levels and BTECs to achieve 104 - 120 UCAS Tariff Points

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificates are accepted in combination with other Level 3 Qualifications including A Levels, AS levels and BTECs to achieve 104 - 120 UCAS Tariff Points

Scottish Advanced Higher

104 - 120 UCAS Tariff Points

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 - 32 points

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

104 - 120 UCAS Tariff Points Film / Media studies subject preferred but not essential

GCSE/National 4/National 5

English Language at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent). GCSE Maths C/4 or above preferred but not essential. You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements in addition to the Level 3 qualification requirements.

T Level - M

English language requirements

International applicants will be required to show a proficiency in English. An IELTS score of 6.0, with no element below 5.5, is proof of this.

Historical entry grades data BETA

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Data from:
This course
Date range:
2022-2024

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

99% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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Student Outcomes

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80 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

95 Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

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