Course summary
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 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. 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. In the latest National Student Survey, this film studies degree received 100% overall student satisfaction (University of Salford analysis of unpublished NSS 2020 data). 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. 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. In the latest National Student Survey, this film studies degree received 100% overall student satisfaction (University of Salford analysis of unpublished NSS 2020 data). To find out more, take a look at some of the work our final year students have produced on this course. You will
- Explore a wide range of critical approaches to film in a variety of contexts
- Develop your understanding of American, British, Asian and selected global cinemas, from their origins to the present day
- Acquire the techniques needed to research and analyse key film movements in cinema
Modules
Year one
- Classical Hollywood Cinema
- Film Form, Film Meaning
- Film Histories, Film Movements I
- Film Histories, Film Movements II
- Critical Approaches to Film I
- Critical Approaches to Film II
- Film Distribution and Exhibition
- Film Journalism
- Cinema Asia
- Comedy and British Cinema
- Contemporary American Cinema
- British Cinema
- Dissertation (Core Module)
- Sequential Art (Comics and Graphic Novels)
- Hollywood Masculinities
- Film Programming and Curating for Cinemas and Festivals
- Alternatives, Independents and the Marginal
- Film and Theory
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:
- P303
- Institution code:
- S03
- Campus name:
- Peel Park Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 120 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 - 32 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - M
English language requirements
International applicants will be required to show a proficiency in English. An IELTS score of 6.0, with no element below 5.5, is proof of this.
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
University of Salford
The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT