BA (Hons) Film Studies and Media & Culture

This innovative course combines the study of film and media, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the medium and its role in shaping culture and society. Students will learn about the history and development of film and media, as well as the various forms and genres that exist today. The course also explores the relationship between film and other art forms, such as literature and fine art, and how they inform and influence each other. In addition to theoretical knowledge, students will gain practical skills in filmmaking, including scriptwriting, directing, and editing. Upon completion of the course, students will have a solid foundation for pursuing a career in the film industry or related fields.

Additional Information

This course is ideal for students who are passionate about film and media and want to gain a deeper understanding of their role in society. The course is also suitable for those who are interested in pursuing a career in the film industry, including screenwriting, directing, editing, or production management.

Discover Your Passion for Film and Media at University of Worcester

The University of Worcester offers an excellent learning environment for students of film and media. The university has state-of-the-art facilities, including a fully equipped film studio and editing suite, as well as experienced lecturers who are actively involved in the industry. Additionally, the university's location in the Midlands provides easy access to London and other major cities for internships and networking opportunities.

Studying in combination, Film Studies and Media & Culture enable you to explore the history and impact of arguably the defining creative and communications media of our times. Both subject areas provide you with opportunities to benefit from your lecturers' cutting-edge research in aspects of film, media, and culture - from the cultural meaning of zombie cinema to the development of British crime film to 'green' computer games and popular music. Both subject areas also provide you with opportunities for work placements and volunteering. If you are interested in cinema as part of our contemporary culture of communication, and in the ways that media communication at once reflects and shapes today's world, then Film Studies and Media & Culture in combination may be an ideal program of study for you.

Graduates of Film Studies and Media & Culture work in a wide range of careers to which communication skills are central, including marketing and public relations, distribution, audience-based marketing, publishing, media and journalism, film education, exhibition, curating, programming, filmmaking, screenwriting, business and industry, charities and public administration.

Furthermore, in a 'media society', where an understanding of how to communicate is all-important, graduates of media and cultural studies now work in a wide range of other industries and are involved in designing websites, writing publicity and press material, and running media training. Employment sectors include marketing, public relations, event management, teaching, business, and the public sector.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.