Film Studies

Do you have a passion for film? Learn to express your creative voice and get to grips with the theory of film with a Film Studies BA at Keele. You will explore an in-depth analysis of film as an art form, alongside gaining hands-on filmmaking skills using industry standard equipment and facilities on campus. Our degree will equip you for a variety of possible careers in the creative industries and other related fields.

Why choose this course?
• Film Studies and Media at Keele is ranked Top 10 in England for student positivity* NSS 2023 (Broad-based universities) *based on overall student satisfaction, which is an average score across 27 questions asked in the NSS



• No. 1 in the UK. Britain's best university, as ranked by students (Student Crowd University Awards, 2022)



• Work placement opportunities to gain key transferable skills to enhance your career prospects



• Discover diverse cultures through an international year at a partner university across the globe



• Tailor your degree and explore both theory and practice based on your interests and career aspirations



Become part of the vibrant film community at Keele. Through our Film Studies degree you will become a creative individual with the ability to critically evaluate, synthesise and produce content effectively through various methods. You will study closely with the core academic team, benefitting from their wealth of industry experience in filmmaking, screenwriting, and criticism. You will also have opportunities to draw from the professional expertise of industry partners and gain practical experience on industry placements. In practical modules you will use film equipment and facilities on campus, helping you to gain real world experience using industry standard equipment.

During your studies at Keele you will explore a curriculum looking at the cultural, political and economic dimensions of film in a global context. The learning covers a range of aesthetic and technological resources used by filmmakers both historically, and in the contemporary film and television industries. This carefully considered curriculum balances theoretical and practical learning whilst presenting opportunities to gain invaluable industry experience on placements. Film Studies at Keele will prepare you for careers in the creative industries or other related fields.

Film students have dedicated teaching spaces. Our bespoke editing suites are accessible for students taking practical modules. The facilities are open for you to implement and challenge your practical skills alongside your theoretical learning. You will have access to our photographic studio, sound design studios, and Apple Macintosh labs. You can loan filmmaking equipment to develop your editing skills to enhance your employability prospects.

About Keele

Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.

We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.

Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.

Career focused courses, a vibrant student community and a beautiful 600-acre campus – this is Keele.

Whether you’re a passionate natural scientist, or eager to explore law, business, humanities or social sciences, our innovative courses are designed with your future in mind. Many of our courses offer a placement opportunity – just one of our initiatives that prepare you for real-world success.

Recognised for outstanding student experience and teaching quality, we were ranked a Top 10 UK university for student satisfaction across 15 subjects (National Student Survey 2025, broad-based English universities) and achieved Double Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (2017 and 2023).

Located in the Staffordshire countryside, but within easy reach of a bustling town, vibrant city and our noisy neighbours of Manchester and Birmingham, Keele truly offers the best of both worlds: a close-knit campus community and an exciting local area to explore.

We’d love to see you on campus soon.