Film Studies and Modern Languages Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Film Studies and Modern Languages Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
This course provides you with a thorough grounding in film history and key theoretical approaches to studying film, alongside learning French or Spanish. The course emphasises historical and theoretical approaches to studying film rather than practical production. Your integrated timetable enables you to take course units taught in two different departments – Film, and Modern Languages and Cultures.
Film Studies
You will expand your experience of film through taught units and screenings that focus on both classical and contemporary films, covering ...
This course provides you with a thorough grounding in film history and key theoretical approaches to studying film, alongside learning French or Spanish. The course emphasises historical and theoretical approaches to studying film rather than practical production. Your integrated timetable enables you to take course units taught in two different departments – Film, and Modern Languages and Cultures.
Film Studies
You will expand your experience of film through taught units and screenings that focus on both classical and contemporary films, covering a wide range of film cultures from around the world. Through studying mainstream and non-mainstream films, you will broaden your understanding of the history of film, as well as the debates and issues that are both informing, and are generated by, current practice in film. As you enhance your skills of close analysis, you will also develop an understanding of how film engages with socio-cultural and political concerns, placing the films you study in their historical context as well as thinking about current debates and future challenges for cinema as a medium.
Language learning
You can choose to study French or Spanish. The language you choose will be reflected in your degree title. For example BA (Hons) Film Studies and Modern Languages (Spanish).
You will join one of the language learning pathways:
The beginner pathway is for students, who do not have any foundation in the language. Some students are complete beginners. Some students may have undertaken some language learning. For example, a UK student who studied a language in Years 7 and 8 at secondary school.
The intermediate pathway is for students, who have a good foundation in the language, and have the equivalent of an A-level in their chosen language.
The language learning course units are designed to develop your skills of reception (reading and listening), production (speaking and writing), and translation. Class sizes are small and led by academics, who are a mix of native speakers, and English speakers who are fluent in the language. Using your language throughout the week really accelerates your learning and we encourage you to use it socially. For example, by joining student societies that enable you to meet students from different countries and following social media influencers and media channels for your chosen language.
World cultures
Alongside your language learning, you’ll also attend lectures and seminars that explore the history, literature, politics, and current affairs of your chosen country. Our students find that this part of their degree really broadens their understanding of where different languages are spoken and their cultural resonance, as well as complementing their studies in Film Studies.
Timetable
Each year you take 120 credits of course units. In Year 1, these credits are divided between your chosen language (French or Spanish) and Film Studies. In Years 2 and 4, you can include 20 credits, per year, as a ‘free choice’. This free choice can be a course unit from another subject area in the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures or the University College of Interdisciplinary Learning.
Year 1: Languages (60 credits); Film Studies (60 credits)
Year 2: Languages (40 or 60 credits); Film Studies (40 or 60 credits); Free choice unit (0 or 20 credits)
Year 3: Residence Abroad. You will spend a year living in a country where your chosen language is spoken.
Year 4: Languages (40 or 60 credits); Film Studies (40, 60 or 80 credits); Free choice unit (0 or 20 credits)
Course Units
Please visit the subject guides for more information about the course units for each year of study.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-20
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B50-I66
Institution Code
M20
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
ABB. All language pathways are available for either Beginner or Intermediate (post A Level) learners. Applicants offering an A Level in the target language will normally be required to achieve grade B or above and will be placed on the Intermediate language pathway. The beginners pathway accommodates learners whose previous language experience ranges from complete beginner through to GCSE level study. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, any offer will be based on three A Levels, and any additional A Levels won’t be included in your offer. Any offer will normally be based on three A Levels taken in the same sitting and based on your qualification portfolio. Your offer will stipulate which subjects and the grades required. Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements. Typical Contextual Offer: BBC. All language pathways are available for either Beginner or Intermediate (post A Level) learners. Applicants offering an A Level in the target language will normally be required to achieve grade B or above and will be placed on the Intermediate language pathway. The beginners pathway accommodates learners whose previous language experience ranges from complete beginner through to GCSE level study. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, any offer will be based on three A Levels, and any additional A Levels won’t be included in your offer. Any offer will normally be based on three A Levels taken in the same sitting and based on your qualification portfolio. Your offer will stipulate which subjects and the grades required. Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirement.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34 points overall. 6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the admissions team prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including acceptable levels of Literacy and Numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade 6 or B in GCSE/IGCSE English Language and 4 or C in Mathematics. GCSE/IGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/IGCSE English Language. Please note that if you hold English as a second language IGCSE qualification, we may also require you to offer one of our acceptable equivalent English Language qualifications or achieve a higher grade in your IGCSE than the one stated above. Please contact the admissions team in your academic School/Department for clarification.
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
We normally require grades ABBBB in Scottish Highers. English Language and Mathematics not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade C/ Intermediate 2 grade C/ Standard Grade Credit level grade3). If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Academic School(s) you plan to apply to.
Scottish Advanced Higher
We normally require grades ABBBB in Scottish Highers. English Language and Mathematics not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade C/ Intermediate 2 grade C/ Standard Grade Credit level grade3). If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Academic School(s) you plan to apply to.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
We welcome and recognise the value of the Baccalaureate Wales and accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales The minimum grade required will normally be the same as the lowest grade listed in the A Level entry requirements. For applicants who have studied the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (pre-2023), this qualification will still be accepted in lieu of one A-level (normally the lowest A-level grade listed). If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification, please contact the admissions team.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We consider the National Extended Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Diploma with grades DDM.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We consider the National Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Diploma with grades DD plus an additional level 3 qualification such as an A Level at grade B.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We consider the National Foundation Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Foundation Diploma with grades D plus additional level 3 qualifications such as an A Level at grade B and EPQ at grade A.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
We consider the National Extended Certificate for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course . Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Certificate with grade D plus additional Level 3 qualifications such as A Levels at grades BB.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Not accepted
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
We consider the Technical Diploma for entry, preferably in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Diploma with grades Distinction, Distinction, plus an additional A Level at grade B in a Humanities subject
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma
We consider the Technical Foundation Diploma for entry, preferably in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Foundation Diploma with grades Distinction, Distinction, plus an additional A Level at grade B in a Humanities subject.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
We consider the Technical Extended Certificate for entry, preferably in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Certificate with grade Distinction, plus two additional A Levels at grades BB one of which must be in a Humanities subject.
Access to HE Diploma
We require a QAA-recognised Access to HE Diploma (a minimum of 60 credits overall with at least 45 at Level 3), with merit or distinction in a subject area relevant to the chosen course. The specific course requirements are 30 Distinctions and 9 Merits at Level 3.
T Level
Not accepted
Extended Project
The University recognises the benefits of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. Although the Extended Project will not be included in the conditions of your offer, we strongly encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your personal statement and at interview. A number of our academic Schools may also choose to take your performance in the EPQ into account should places be available in August for applicants who narrowly miss the entry grades for their chosen course.
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