Film & Visual Culture BA (Hons) at Liverpool Hope University

Film & Visual Culture at Liverpool Hope University is your chance to dive into filmmaking, screenwriting and visual storytelling in one of the UK’s most filmed ‑ in cities outside London. Taught by award ‑ winning practitioners and leading researchers, the course blends hands ‑ on creative work with the study of film history, theory and how movies shape society. You’ll learn practical skills in filmmaking, editing and screenwriting while exploring how film reflects real ‑ world issues and global culture. Offered only as a Combined Honours degree (for example Film & Visual Culture and Acting, Film & Visual Culture and Criminology, Film & Visual Culture and Drama, Film & Visual Culture and English Literature, Film & Visual Culture and Media & Communication).

Faculty: School of Creative and Performing Arts  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year One: Introduction to Film & Visual Culture 1 – Film and Visual Culture Course (Semester 1), Introduction to Film & Visual Culture 2 – Film and Visual Culture Course (Semester 2). Year Two: Explorations in Film & Visual Culture 1 – Film and Visual Culture Course (Semester 1), Explorations in Film & Visual Culture 2 – Film and Visual Culture Course (Semester 2).

Career pathways

A Film & Visual Culture degree prepares you for a wide range of creative careers across Liverpool, the North West and beyond. You’ll graduate with practical experience in filmmaking, screenwriting, and digital content creation, alongside strong analytical and research skills valued across the creative industries.

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