Film Studies BA (Hons)

The Film Studies programme teaches rigorous cultural and cinematic theory through a variety of canonical and popular films.

We are committed to looking at films from a variety of different time periods, including contemporary releases, and to encourage students to relate theories to their own experiences of cinema.

Through the study of film you will develop an understanding of the ways in which different social groups interact with film as a media product. You’ll also have the option to engage practically with scriptwriting.

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UCAS code

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This degree is only available in combination with another course. For the latest information, check the UCAS website at www.ucas.com

Study options

Joint Honours

Film Studies must be studied as part of a joint degree with another subject.

The combination subjects available are: Digital Film Production, Drama & Performance, English Language Studies, English Literary Studies, Media and Cultural Studies and Screenwriting.

The University of Worcester’s degree combinations add breadth to your studies and enhance your employability.

Get in touch

Admissions Office
01905 855111
admissions@worc.ac.uk

Dr. Mikel Koven, Course Leader:
01905 855297
m.koven@worc.ac.uk

240-300 UCAS tariff points

Modules

British Cinema
Contemporary World Cinema
Film Genres
Documentary Film
Audience & Applied Film Studies
Underworld UK
Independent Study
Introduction to Film
Film History
Film Reviewing
Film & Folklore
Cult & Exploitation Film
Writing for the Screen
Approaches to Film
Representation of Gender, Sexuality & Race

Assessment

The emphasis on this course is on active learning and interaction with others. Many of the modules will include screenings (especially Introduction to Film Studies) and interactive lectures designed to stimulate and motivate students and to guide them through subsequent general reading.

Students can expect to engage with structured and general reading, screenings, observations, practical work and experiential learning. There will be additional involvement in interactive learning through, for example, seminar discussions, team presentations and simulation exercises. Modules shared with Digital Film Production BA (Hons) e.g. Writing for Digital Film Production, particularly promote practical skills.

There is a wide variety of assessment methods including oral and written presentations, essays and reports; in some cases practical film-making may be offered. There are no formal examinations (just one module has an in-class assignment based on a film screening). This makes the course interesting and we give you all the help you need while you are learning how to do these tasks.

Ruth Hammond

Student, Film Studies BA (Hons) and Digital Film Production BA (Hons)

“The course itself is amazing and so interesting – I’ve been exposed to films and film movements which I’d never seen before. The people on the course are friendly and helpful.”

Academic department

Institute of Humanities & Creative Arts

“We are a lively community of scholars, researchers and creative practitioners, intent on supporting and encouraging students to expand their intellectual horizons, grow their creative and professional ambitions, and achieve their potential.”
Professor Antonia Payne, Head of Institute

Employability

Film Studies develops student skills in practice-as-research and research-as-practice for a number of culture and media industries including exhibition, distribution, audience-based marketing, journalism, film education, curating, programming, filmmaking, screenwriting and further academic research.

This course also provides an ideal basis for postgraduate study.
Film graduates enter careers in:

Arts organisation
Publishing
Media and journalism
Film production
Media research
Advertising
Marketing and public relations
Events organisers
Business and industry
Public Relations
Look at some of the examples of skills developed by Film Studies students. You will be able to use them on your CV to demonstrate a range of qualities you can offer:

Practical skills and experience
Working in a team
Working independently
Writing effectively
Communication with others
Clear and logical thinking
Finding information
Evaluating ideas
Showing initiative
Advance planning and working to deadlines
Organising yourself