Overview

The Film (Hons) programme at Queen Mary University of London fosters an understanding of visual aesthetics and may lead you into areas of study as diverse as history, politics, philosophy, technology and performance.

In your first year you’ll pick up a solid foundation in cinema history, film language and critical concepts, as well as having an opportunity to write a script and make a short film.

For your second and third years you can choose from a wide range of modules, tailoring your studies to your interests and needs. You’ll select a mix of theoretical and practical module options, from the philosophy and history of film to analysis of British, Indian and American cinema, as well as hands-on experience of producing, writing, directing and editing films in a number of styles and genres.

Career opportunities:

Film Studies students graduate with a broad range of skills that can take them through to successful careers. This, coupled with multiple opportunities for extra-curricular activities and work experience, prepares them for the world of work.

Some apply their degree knowledge directly, entering careers such as directing and film production, whilst others transfer their skills into areas such as public relations and marketing.

Recent graduates have been hired by:

British Film Council
Coda Post Productions
Epic Media
Flame TV
Heineken UK
Spark in the Dark Productions.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Approaches and Analysis

Concepts and History

Production Skills

Scriptwriting: Creativity and Technique

Research Methods (Film)

The Visual Essay

What is Cinema? Critical Approaches

Directing Fiction

Film Curation

Film, Literature and Adaption

British Cinema

Memories of the Holocaust and Colonialism in French Cinema

Scriptwriting: Adaptation and Original Script

The French New Wave

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Film Studies View 543 other Bachelors in Film Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-Level - Grades ABB at A-Level. This must include at least one essay based A-Level in a humanities or social sciences subject. Excludes General Studies.

IB - International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 32 points overall, including 6,5,5 from three Higher Level subjects. This must also include an essay based humanities or social sciences subject at Higher Level.

GCSE - Minimum five GCSE passes including English at grade C or 4.

EPQ - Alternative offers may be made to applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification.

We consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 18 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. Applications are considered on a case by case basis.

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Tuition Fees

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26950 GBP / year

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9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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