BA Film Studies and History at University of Manchester

Study film and media alongside a range of diverse historical periods. Expand your experience of film through course units and screenings that focus on both classical and contemporary films, and mainstream and non-mainstream cinema. Pursue the study of cinema and film from a diverse range of historical periods and cultures.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: School of Arts, Languages and Cultures  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 compulsory units include The Art of Film, Introduction to Early Film Histories, History in Practice, Introduction to World Cinema.

Career pathways

Study with us and you will 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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