BA (Hons) Film Studies at Liverpool John Moores University

Programme overview

The BA (Hons) Film Studies at Liverpool John Moores University is a hybrid degree that combines practical and theoretical work. The course will enable you to explore the development of cinema worldwide, while providing you with extensive hands-on filmmaking and editing experience using our industry-standard production studio and editing suites. The degree offered by LJMU is an academic programme but you will also be given the option of receiving hands-on practical experience with digital cameras and editing software to create an impressive portfolio of your own.

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Film Language, Writing for Screen, Film Theory, Production Skills, Post-Production Skills, British Social Realism in Film. Year 2 core modules: Documentary Filmmaking, Working in Film, American Cinema, Film Adaptation, Experimental Filmmaking, Video Essay, Study Semester Abroad, Fiction Filmmaking. Year 3 core modules: Final Film Pre-Production, Final Film Production, Film Thesis, World Cinema, Interpretation in Film, Work Based Learning, Black American Film.

Career pathways

This course has a strong vocational dimension and encourages the development of a particular set of skills that are valued not only in the film industry but in other industries as well. LJMU Film Studies graduates have gone on to work in the film and television industries as writers, directors, researchers and actors.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer: BBC (112). GCSEs and equivalents: Prior to starting the programme applicants must have obtained Grade C or Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification below:; Key Skills Level 2 in English/Maths; NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading; Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English; Higher Diploma in Maths/English;. A levels: BBC; Minimum Number of A Levels: 2; Maximum AS UCAS Points: 20. BTECs: Extended Diploma: DMM. Access awards: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications; Pass overall with a minimum of 112 points. International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. OCR Cambridge Technical: Extended Diploma: DMM. T levels: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.; You need to obtain the required UCAS points. Alternative qualifications considered: Applications are welcomed from mature and non-standard applicants, who will be considered on an individual basis. These applicants may be required to submit an essay and/or attend an interview, and should demonstrate potential and motivation and/or have relevant experience.; International applicants will be considered in line with UK qualifications. Additional requirements: Interview required; Mature and non standard applicants may be invited to attend interview. IELTS: 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English language proficiency...

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time per year Source

International applicants: GBP 18,230 a year (2027/28). Full-time per year Source

Intake: September (2027/28 entry)

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/93948ad4-c6bf-1145-d1d3-7f0f96b62549?academicYearId=2027

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