Film and Media Studies (Hons) Keele University

Overview

The Film and Media Studies (Hons) at Keele University offers a comprehensive exploration of visual storytelling, digital culture, and the global media landscape. Students engage with the social, political, and economic dimensions of the creative industries while developing hands-on technical expertise. This programme ensures graduates are prepared for professional roles through a blend of critical analysis and creative practice.

Why Film and Media Studies (Hons) at Keele University?

• Access bespoke editing suites, photographic studios, and sound design facilities to implement practical skills.
• Benefit from a curriculum ranked in the Top 10 in England for student positivity according to the National Student Survey.
• Engage with innovative work placements and professional projects that provide real-world experience in the creative sector.
• Tailor your degree through a wide variety of optional modules ranging from screenwriting to documentary filmmaking.
• Participate in the vibrant creative community, including societies and international film festivals hosted on campus.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 18200 per year
• National fee: GBP 9535 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

Year 1

• Becoming a Cultural Citizen
• Visual Representation
• Writing Scripts
• Analysing Film
• Media Industries

Year 2

• Storytelling for Change
• Global Cinemas
• Promotional Cultures
• Documentary Film
• Researching Audiences and Users

Year 3

• Extended Screenwriting Project
• Media Dissertation
• Shakespeare on Film
• Science Fiction Cinema
• Podcast and Radio Production
• Creative Magazine Production

Careers with Film and Media Studies (Hons)

Graduates from Keele University are equipped with technical and analytical skills highly valued in the cultural and creative sectors. The programme prepares students for diverse roles by focusing on professional-standard outputs and workplace readiness. Many alumni pursue successful careers in industries that require expertise in communication, digital production, and media management.

Potential career pathways include:

• Filmmaking and Directing
• Television and Broadcasting
• Marketing and Public Relations
• Journalism and News Production
• Videography and Photography
• Digital Media and Social Media Management
• Event Management and Public Arts