BA (Hons) Film and Television Studies with a Year Abroad

Film and television remain at the heart of a multi-billion-pound global media industry, continuing to influence our lives, leisure and understanding of ourselves and the world. Our BA in Film and Television Studies with a Year Abroad will equip you with the skills and knowledge to shape and drive positive change within the creative industries. Our teaching offers an innovative combination of critical and creative approaches to Film and Television.

As one of the first UK universities to teach degrees in this area, we’ve expanded to position film and television within a global, cross-media landscape. You'll be taught by world leading experts with strong connections to industry networks, who can support and inspire you to realise your potential. Our Film and Television Studies degree explores the past, present and future of these media and their creative and cultural contexts.

You'll encounter foundational approaches to the analysis and creation of film and television, as well as choose from a range of modules to curate your own learning journey. From the historical dominance of Hollywood to the emergence of new global cinema, the impact of streaming services and the implications of AI technologies on creativity, our programme provides a comprehensive exploration of these evolving landscapes. Our combination of creative and critical teaching offers you the opportunity to explore these ideas through close analysis, audience and industry research, screenwriting, and film and telev