BA Film Studies and History of Art at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Study film and media alongside art, architecture, and visual culture. Expand your experience of film through course units and screenings that focus on both classical and contemporary films, and mainstream and non-mainstream cinema. Study art, architecture, and film culture from an interdisciplinary perspective, covering a range of historical periods.

What you will study

Year 1 compulsory units include The Art of Film, Introduction to Early Film Histories, Ice Age to Baroque: Artworks in History, Rococo to Now: Artworks in History, Introduction to World Cinema.

Career pathways

My Experience Studying Art History at Manchester Study with us and you'll learn to interpret and critically analyse different forms of screen media, create original work for audio-visual production, and demonstrate a high level of transferable skills - especially in interpersonal communication, group work, leadership, and creative problem solving.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level: AAB including one essay based subject. Your offer will stipulate which subjects and the grades required. International Baccalaureate: 35. GCSE: Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including acceptable levels of Literacy and Numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade 6 or B in GCSE/IGCSE English Language and 4 or C in Mathematics. English language: IELTS Academic or IELTS UKVI 7.0 overall.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home (UK) students Source

International applicants: GBP 29,200 a year (2027/28). International students Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

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