BA (Hons) Film Studies at York St John University

Immerse yourself in the world of film and explore its evolving relationship with wider media and culture. Learn to analyse films from different genres, periods and cultures. We embrace the changing landscape of film, and on this course you will investigate both cinema's evolution and its interaction with visual art, literature, digital media and more.

Faculty: School of Humanities  |  Duration: 3 years full time, 6 years part time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: September 2027, September 2028  |  Location: York, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Filmmakers on Film; Cult and Extreme Cinema; Britain on Film; Research in Practice; Film History: Industry, Technology, Exhibition; Cinema and Society; Gothic and Horror; Movies at the Margins. Optional modules include European Cinema; Gender and Sexualities; Pop Americana: Contemporary Popular Culture.

Career pathways

As a Film Studies graduate you will have valuable skills which can lead to a variety of different career paths, some of which are directly related to film and some which allow you to apply your skills more broadly. You will learn to think critically, form logical arguments and articulate your opinions, work independently and in teams, and manage your own work. Example roles include Writing or producing for TV and film; Location management; Researching for TV and film; Marketing and PR; Arts administration; Advertising.

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