BA (Hons) Film Studies

Structure

Year one

Through a series of core modules, year 1 will introduce you to the history of cinema from its origins to the present day. It will also examine a range of critical approaches to film as well as investigating the world’s most powerful film industry: Hollywood.

Semester 1

Semester 2

Year Two

The first part of year 2 will extend your basic knowledge and understanding of cinema through core modules that focus on areas such as British cinema and contemporary Hollywood. In the second part of the year you will be able to build upon your knowledge and understanding by pursuing modules that reflect the expertise of Salford’s Film Studies teaching staff, these may include: Cinema Asia, Comedy and British Cinema, Film Journalism and Popular European Cinema.

Semester 1

Semester 2

Year Three

The final year offers you the opportunity to specialise further by choosing from industry-focused modules such Film Distribution and Exhibition or more traditional subjects such as Regional Filmmaking, Film and Political Movements or British Television Drama. All final year students will also complete a dissertation.

Semester 1

 Semester 2