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BA (Hons) History with Film Studies

University of Essex, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

In this degree, by combining your study of history with film, you learn how history – its documentation and study – has changed since the advent of moving pictures. Our course allows you to explore history and film studies, and graduate with strong competence in both disciplines.

In your history modules, you discover both the early modern and modern periods and explore challenging questions concerning the impact of political, social, and cultural change on individuals, social groups, and regions.

You also have the opportunity to explore film across a broad range of genres, time periods, and regions, from Hollywood, world, and independent cinema, to documentaries and television. Simultaneously, you have the chance to develop hands-on experience in film production and production management, essential for careers in the film and television industry.

General Eligibility

UK entry requirements

  • A-levels: BBB

  • BTEC: DDM, depending on the subject studied - advice on acceptability can be provided.

  • IB: 30 points or three Higher Level certificates with 555

  • We are also happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher and Standard Levels. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standard levels, and the course applied for. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for more information.

  • Access to HE Diploma: 6 level 3 credits at Distinction and 39 level 3 credits at Merit, depending on the subject studied - advice on acceptability can be provided.

  • We also consider T-levels.

International & EU entry requirements

We accept a wide range of qualifications from applicants studying in the EU and other countries. Get in touch with any questions you may have about the qualifications we accept. Remember to tell us about the qualifications you have already completed or are currently taking.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

COMPONENT 01: CORE

Approaches to Film and Media

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 02: CORE

Rebellious Pasts: Challenging and Creating Histories

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 03: OPTIONAL

History option(s)

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 04: OPTIONAL

Option(s) from list

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 05: COMPULSORY

History Works: Career Portfolio

(0 CREDITS)

2 Year 2

COMPONENT 01: COMPULSORY

Exploring History: Research Workshop

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 02: OPTIONAL

History or Film option(s) from list

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 03: OPTIONAL

Film option(s) from list

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 04: OPTIONAL

History option(s)

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 05: COMPULSORY

History Works: Career Portfolio

(0 CREDITS)

3 Year 3

COMPONENT 01: OPTIONAL

History option(s)

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 02: OPTIONAL

History option(s)

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 03: OPTIONAL

Film option(s) from list

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 04: COMPULSORY

Research Project

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 05: COMPULSORY

History Works: Career Portfolio

(0 CREDITS)

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

IELTS 6.0 overall.

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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