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...
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.<br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>In the latest National Student Survey, this film studies degree received 100% overall student satisfaction (University of Salford analysis of unpublished NSS 2020 data).<br/><br/>Films are vital cultural outputs. The way they 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 the film industry, this BA (Hons) Film Studies degree is the right choice for you.<br/><br/>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 and beyond, evaluating its role within a major entertainment industry. 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.<br/>In the latest National Student Survey, this film studies degree received 100% overall student satisfaction (University of Salford analysis of unpublished NSS 2020 data).<br/>To find out more, take a look at some of the work our final year students have produced on this course.<br/><br/>**You will**<br/>- Explore a wide range of critical approaches to film in a variety of contexts<br/><br/><br/>- Develop your understanding of American, British, Asian and selected global cinemas, from their origins to the present day<br/><br/><br/>- Acquire the techniques needed to research and analyse key film movements in cinema <br/><br/><br/>**Visit our Film Studies degree CourseFinder webpage** https://bit.ly/2NDMCnR<br/>**Explore all of our Film, TV and Radio courses and read our helpful FAQs** https://bit.ly/3qTowUw<br/>**Sign-up to an Open Day or Campus Tour** https://bit.ly/3sAsT8m
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Peel Park Campus
Application deadline
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Course Code
P303
Institution Code
S03
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS Tariff104 120 To be obtained from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Scottish Higher104 - 120 UCAS Tariff Points Access to HE DiplomaPass level 3 QAA approved Access Diploma with 104 - 120 UCAS Tariff Points International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme30 32 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM 112 UCAS 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 5English 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. 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 Scottish Advanced Higher104 - 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 A level104 - 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 T LevelM |
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