Film and media studies focuses on the in-depth exploration of both cinematic and media forms, from the established to the new and emergent, from TV to games. Taught by a large team with a diverse range of interests, youll have access to cutting-edge research expertise and excellent resources in a department as dedicated to supporting students as it is to inspiring them. Film units introduce you to the history of cinema and its many forms and genres. This course will broaden your horizons from Anglo-American film to world cinemas, and develop your skills as a critical interpreter of the cinematic text. Media units explore the development of media industries, forms and criticism, but focus particularly on current and emerging platforms and industries. In your final year you can explore your interests in depth by completing an independent project on a topic of your own choice, working with academics who are experts in their fields. The creative industries sector in Manchester offers a broad range of opportunities in professions linked to film and media. The city is an excellent place to study this subject and to begin gaining experience and building your networks. Well help you to be ready for the world beyond university by giving you the opportunity to engage with external partners by working on live briefs on our Media industry unit.

Career prospects

The wide range of skills our students develop lead to a diverse range of career options. Typical careers for Film and Media Studies graduates include marketing, social media management, TV, radio and podcast production, publishing, film education, teaching and journalism. Manchester is an ideal location with links to many professional media bodies in the North West, including HOME, Grimmest, BBC Manchester and Granada Studios as well as many new and developing media companies.

There is also the opportunity to engage in further study and professional training, for example some of our graduates go on to study MA/MFA Creative Writing at postgraduate level at our Manchester Writing School under the creative direction of Professor Carol Ann Duffy DBE (Poet Laureate 2009-2019). More than 95 former students of the Manchester Writing School have embarked upon careers as published writers. You'll have the opportunity to build on your knowledge and specialise in Scriptwriting (for stage, screen or radio). You can also specialise in Novel (including Short Fiction), Poetry, Writing for Children & Young Adults or Creative Non-Fiction.