Film and Television Studies BA
Study of film, television, and screen cultures - combining analysis, research, and creative practice to understand how visual media shapes stories, society, and audiences.
YOUR PERSONALITY MIGHT BE:
Film-literate
Analytical thinker
Culturally curious
Critical viewer
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Media & Broadcasting
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Journalism & Publishing
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Film and Television Studies BA
Is this for you?
WHAT IS IT?
Study of film, television, and screen cultures - combining analysis, research, and creative practice to understand how visual media shapes stories, society, and audiences.
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About the Course
What Is a Film and Television Studies Degree?
Film and Television Studies explores the history, theory, and cultural impact of screen media. You’ll examine how films and TV programmes are made, how they influence society, and how audiences interpret them. Many courses include practical modules where you can learn filming, editing, and media production.
Why Study Film and Television Studies?
If you enjoy watching, discussing, and analysing films or TV, this degree lets you turn that passion into expertise. It develops strong critical thinking and communication skills while giving insights into the creative industries, storytelling, and media production.
Most courses cover:
Film and television history
Screen theory and criticism
Genre, narrative, and representation
Global cinema and contemporary media
Industry structures and production cultures
Audience research and media analysis
Optional practical filmmaking or screenwriting
Later in your degree, you might be able t choose areas such as documentary, animation, screenwriting, Hollywood cinema, censorship, or digital media cultures.
Critical Film Analysis – interpreting themes, style, genre, and cultural context in film and TV.
Media Research Skills – analysing audiences, industry trends, and screen narratives using academic methods.
Visual Literacy – understanding cinematography, editing, sound, and visual storytelling techniques.
Writing & Communication – producing essays, reviews, and analytical commentary on screen media.
Cultural & Historical Insight – exploring how film and television reflect and shape society, history, and identity.
A-levels or equivalent. Most universities accept a broad range of subjects. Media Studies, Film Studies, English, History, Sociology, or Art are beneficial.
Explain why film and television interest you.
Mention any filmmaking, writing, or media projects you’ve done.
Highlight your analytical, creative, and communication skills.
Show awareness of how films and TV shape culture and society.
Some universities may request a short writing sample or invite you to an informal interview.
Film Art: An Introduction by David Bordwell and Kristin Thompson – A clear guide to film analysis.
TV Studies: The Basics by Toby Miller – An overview of how television works and why it matters.
Documentary: A Very Short Introduction by Patricia Aufderheide – Insight into non-fiction storytelling.
Understanding Movies by Louis Giannetti – A practical introduction to film form and technique.
Watch a wide range of films and TV from different genres and cultures.
Join a film club or create reviews for a blog or YouTube channel.
Attend open days to explore screening rooms and production facilities.
Learn the basics of editing or storytelling using free software.
Film Researcher - Film researcher, archive researcher, film historian, media researcher
Media Analyst - Media analyst, content analyst, audience researcher, media studies researcher
Script Reader - Script reader, script analyst, story analyst, development reader
Programming Researcher - Programming researcher, TV researcher, scheduler, content acquisition researcher
Film Archivist - Film archivist, moving image archivist, film preservation specialist, archive curator
Film Festival Programmer - Film festival programmer, festival curator, festival organizer, film selector
Media Educator - Media educator, film educator, media teacher (with PGCE), film studies lecturer
Film Critic - Film critic, film reviewer, media critic, entertainment journalist
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