Course summary
Reasons to choose Kingston
- You will study a wide variety of classical, contemporary, and emergent cinemas, including examples from British, American, European, and global traditions.
- Film Studies is located within the Kingston School of Art, one of the country’s leading centres for teaching and research into art, design, and the creative industries.
- Kingston’s location is ideal for accessing the many film-based resources in London, such as the British Film Institute (the largest film archive in the world).
- Film History, Theory, and Analysis
- Gender and Sexuality
- Cinematic Animals: Monsters, Beasts, and Humans on Film
Modules
Example modules: Film History, Theory, and Analysis; Gender and Sexuality; Cinematic Animals: Monsters, Beasts, and Humans on Film. For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.
Assessment method
Assessment typically comprises exams (e.g. test or exam), practical (e.g. presentations, performance) and coursework (e.g. essays, reports, self-assessment, portfolios, dissertation/major project). The approximate percentage for how you will be assessed on this course is as follows, though depends to some extent on the optional modules you choose: Coursework: 100%
Entry requirements
A 2:2 or above honours degree in a humanities subject (Film, Media Studies, Languages, History, English, etc) or in the History of Art, Fine Art or other studio-based subjects which include an art historical or contextual studies component, or another area appropriate to the degree. Consideration is also given to non-standard entrants with relevant work experience that demonstrates the necessary skills and intellectual achievement required to undertake the course. We warmly welcome mature students.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £9130 | Year 1 |
| England | £4823 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4823 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £4823 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £4823 | Year 1 |
| International | £9130 | Year 1 |
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
Please visit the course provider webpage for further information regarding additional course costs.
Sponsorship information
AHRB studentships.
Provider information
Kingston University
River House
53-57 High Street
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1LQ