Course summary
Our Film and Visual Culture, BA (Hons) is an interdisciplinary program, aimed at students who are interested in exploring a wide spectrum of visual culture and film. You will have the chance to investigate contemporary culture through diverse social media platforms, video gaming, creative media and more. You will analyse language and literature in film and television and will also gain skills and experience in film production and writing for radio and screen, learning from experienced industry professionals and leading academics. Our course is based on our stunning Singleton Park campus, in parkland overlooking the beautiful beaches of Swansea Bay and located on the edge of the Gower Peninsula (the UK’s first designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). • Access state-of-the-art audio-visual production studio facilities and audio-visual equipment. • Use our Gaming Lab and Virtual Reality equipment which are currently used for both teaching and research purposes. • Boost your employability and experience through our well-established media production, creative industries, and publishing internship opportunities with a wide range of external and internal partners. • Benefit from teaching staff within the department who have extensive industry experience across a variety of relevant not-for-profit and commercial sectors. Undertake an exciting Year Abroad, gaining cultural experiences that will enhance your student experience and further boost your future career prospects. This undergraduate programme spans a wide range of aspects of visual culture and film. It offers a combination of theory and practice within three pillars: Film, Visual Culture and Practice. Study at least one module from all three pillars at each level of the programme with the flexibility to choose your own specialism, so you can shape your course to match your career goals as well as developing your own interests. There is also the opportunity to study some modules through the medium of Welsh. Study Film and Visual Culture, BA (Hons) with us and you will learn practical skills to equip you for an exciting career in sectors such as media production, communications, business management, public sector, teaching, and screenwriting. Please visit our course page at: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/culture-communication/film-and-visual-culture-undergraduate-courses/film-and-visual-culture-ba/
Modules
Your first year will include a mixture of compulsory and optional modules, with examples of compulsory modules from recent years including: Materiality and Meaning in the Visual Arts Introduction to Visual Culture Creative Media Platform Your second year will also be comprised by a mixture of compulsory and optional modules. The compulsory modules include: Approaches to Film Analysis Techniques of Seeing Your final year is comprised by a compulsory dissertation project and a selection of optional modules, including: Contemporary Film and Television Stylisitcs: Language in Literature, Film and Video Gaming Documentary Filmmaking and Broadcasting For the full programme structure and module breakdown, please visit our webpage at https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/culture-communication/film-and-visual-culture-undergraduate-courses/film-and-visual-culture-ba/
Assessment method
We offer a variety of assessment methods within our programmes. In addition to traditional examinations and essays, examples of alternative assessment include: • Coursework • Research essays • Short films • Blogs and vlogs • Presentations • Portfolios • Group projects • Screenplay writing Throughout your undergraduate Film & Visual Culture degree, you will develop excellent research and analytical skills and learn to present your ideas effectively both verbally and in writing. For full breakdown of course structure and assessment please visit our course page https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/culture-communication/film-and-visual-culture-undergraduate-courses/film-and-visual-culture-ba/ or get in touch with us at [email protected]
How to apply
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:
- P41A
- Institution code:
- S93
- Campus name:
- Singleton Park Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 128 - 112 points
A level - ABB - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 21 credits M: 24 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 - 33 points
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3, H3, H3
English language requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English we require a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) and no less than 5.5 in each component.
English Language Requirements at Swansea University
https://www.swansea.ac.uk/admissions/english-language-requirements/
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
Swansea University
Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP