BA (Hons)Film Studies

Study location	United Kingdom, City Centre Campus
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BA (Hons)
Course code	P303

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL, Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or other equivalent IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each band) CAE: 176 overall

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	bcu.ac.uk/..s/film-studies-ba-hons-2018-19

Overview

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Programme structure

During the first year of the BA (Hons) Film Studies course, you will be introduced to core debates in the field through modules such as Introduction to Film Theory. This unit presumes no prior knowledge of film studies, and your introductory film skilling will be further expanded in the module Hollywood: Early Film to Blockbusters, which considers a wide range of American film formats. Further modules such as Foundations of Filmmaking allow you to experiment and develop your own short film styles and techniques, while Documentary: Theory and Practice offers you the opportunity to create your own realist films based on documentary debates in the field.

The second year of the course allows you to expand you knowledge of film studies through more detailed modules such Europe on Screen, which considers film and TV patterns in a range of national contexts. As well as being able to undertake a range of optional modules around topics such as Fandom and Subcultures and Gender, Sexuality and the Body, this second year of study also provides a dedicated module on Festival programming, which outlines the key industry skills associated with the staging of cinema events.

During the final third year of study, your knowledge of film studies debates and techniques will focus on both specific film genres and national cinema traditions. For instance, the module Global Cinema Narratives will outline the features and importance of non-Western variants of film. This module will be complimented by optional modules on Bollywood Film, Cult Film and Horror Narratives which all consider issues of film genre within global contexts. In addition, an optional module on Film Entrepreneurship allows you to assess key business practices that are relevant to the current cinema industry. As the culmination of your final year of study you will also undertake the Major Project module, which allows you to carry out an independent study of an aspect of cinema theory, film practice or an industry convention that has interested you as a result of your time on the BA (Hons) Film Studies course.

Career opportunities

The BA (Hons) Film Studies course is located within the Birmingham School of Media, which has an excellent track record for graduate employment.

Within the School, the majority of graduates going into media-related roles. The course builds upon the School’s employability driven reputation, by opening avenues for students interested in potential careers in film research, film journalism, film archiving, marketing & PR, advertising and teaching film/media studies.

As well as gaining course-specific skills, you could also gain broader tools through our Graduate+ programme, which will help enhance your employment options by helping with careers development, employability activities, volunteering and part-time work experience.