Film - BA (Hons)
University of Kent
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Do you have a passion for moving images? Want to explore the history of film from its silent beginnings through to CGI blockbusters, taking in avant-garde and international cinema on your way? Choose Film BA at Kent and dive into this fascinating world. You can tailor your studies, giving you the option to delve into film theory and history, or get hands-on and take advantage of our industry-standard facilities and equipment to create films and express your creativity. Our academics are ...Read more

Do you have a passion for moving images? Want to explore the history of film from its silent beginnings through to CGI blockbusters, taking in avant-garde and international cinema on your way? Choose Film BA at Kent and dive into this fascinating world. You can tailor your studies, giving you the option to delve into film theory and history, or get hands-on and take advantage of our industry-standard facilities and equipment to create films and express your creativity. Our academics are practitioners and industry professionals who can keep you in touch with a rapidly changing industry. Our teaching is designed with employability at its heart, leaving you ready for a career in film, TV or broadcasting.You can take this degree with a year in industry to gain valuable work experience or combine the degree with a year of working or studying abroad.How you'll study: You'll study in lectures and small group seminars and also attend film screenings. Assessment of modules is split between exams and coursework some modules are assessed entirely by coursework. Coursework varies from essays, to films, documentaries, or video essays, so you can play to your strengths and be assessed in the areas you are the most confident in.

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Melina
23 Jan 24

A large range of people from different backgrounds. Meeting different people and learning from them. Campus location is also beautiful..Read more

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Selby
23 Jan 24

It's a great location, very beautiful, and it feels very relaxed. It didn't take long for me to find where everything is. I do struggle with not seeing my friends as much...Read more

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Melina
23 Jan 24
Film - BA (Hons)
A large range of people from different backgrounds. Meeting different people and learning from them. Campus location is also beautiful...
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Selby
23 Jan 24
Film - BA (Hons)
It's a great location, very beautiful, and it feels very relaxed. It didn't take long for me to find where everything is. I do struggle with not seeing my friends as much....
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University of Kent
University of Kent , Canterbury

Established in 1965, the University of Kent has a proud track record of excellence in teaching and research, with an ambition to...

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Canterbury Campus Canterbury Kent CT2 7NZ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Canterbury West  0.6 miles away

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