Film Studies and History BA (Hons)

University of Manchester

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The Joint Honours BA Film Studies and History aims to develop your understanding and awareness of the rich possibilities of this creative medium and encourages you to approach the study of film from a range of historical and theoretical perspectives.At the heart of our Film Studies courses is a commitment to expanding your experience of film through taught units and screenings that focus on both classical and contemporary films, covering a wide range of film cultures from around the world. You will study mainstream and non-mainstream films in order to broaden your understanding of the history of film as well as the debates and issues that are informing and generated by current practice in film and shaping its future.As you enhance your skills of close analysis you will also develop an understanding of how film engages with socio-cultural and political concerns, placing the films you study in their historical context as well as thinking about current debates and future challenges for cinema as a medium.The course emphasises historical and theoretical approaches to studying film rather than practical production. You will be encouraged to develop as independent critical thinkers able to work in a diverse range of assessment scenarios, taking in solo written assignments, presentations and, on certain units, group work and creative projects that enable you to put theory into practice.**Aims**All of our Joint Honours in Film Studies share the same core aims when it comes to the Film Studies elements of the course. You will gain a good knowledge of a range of contemporary and classical film cultures, taking in mainstream and experimental film as well as Anglophone and non-Anglophone cinema. You will also enhance your understanding of film history, theory and relevant interpretive methods.In doing so, you will be able to display a critical understanding of the place and importance of film in contemporary society, including the issues, debates and controversies which film has contributed and responded to. That understanding includes an awareness of the contribution film can make to communities at both a local and wider level. You will develop your critical skills, broaden your intellectual horizons, audio-visual literacy and imagination, deepening your enthusiasm for the subject. Along the way, the course aims to help you develop a range of transferable skills to meet career demands and begin to make a worthwhile contribution to relevant fields, including careers in film education, distribution, exhibition, curation and production, and provide a foundation for lifelong learning.

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107^th / 131

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15^th

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19^th

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21-SEP-20

Full Time

3 Years

Cinematics and Photography
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Cinematics and Photography graduate salary at this uni

£18,000

UK Cinematics and Photography graduate salary

£18,000

History

Average salary

History graduate salary at this uni

£19,000

UK History graduate salary

£20,000

Media Studies

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A level	Grades / Points required AAB	Grades / Points required Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.	Grades / Points required Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.	Grades / Points required D:39,M:6	Grades / Points required Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.	Grades / Points required D3,D3,M2	Grades / Points required Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.	Grades / Points required Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.	Grades / Points required 35	Grades / Points required DD	Grades / Points required D	Grades / Points required DD	Grades / Points required DD	Grades / Points required D	Grades / Points required DDD	Grades / Points required D	Grades / Points required Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
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AAB including A in History.Typical Contextual Offer: Grades ABB including Grade A in History.		Before reading this, please consult the A-level requirements for this programme and note any subject requirements. Where pre-requisite subjects are cited in our A-level requirements, we require (in all cases, at least three Highers should be achieved by the end of S5 AND Grade A should be achieved at Advanced Higher in the required subject): AAB at A-level: Highers of ABB plus either two Advanced Highers at Grades AB, or one Advanced Higher and two Highers at Grades AB.For applicants who have studied under the old Scottish qualification system, Highers are welcomed but will not be accepted alone. The minimum requirement is three Advanced Highers, the grades of which will be the same as our stated A-level grades for the course in question. Any subjects (or other qualifications) required for A-level will also be required for the Advanced Highers, at the equivalent grade. All applicants must have achieved National 5 English at Grade B.		Before reading this, please consult the A-level requirements for this programme and note any subject requirements. Where pre-requisite subjects are cited in our A-level requirements, we require (in all cases, at least three Highers should be achieved by the end of S5 AND Grade A should be achieved at Advanced Higher in the required subject): AAB at A-level: Highers of ABB plus either two Advanced Highers at Grades AB, or one Advanced Higher and two Highers at Grades AB.For applicants who have studied under the old Scottish qualification system, Highers are welcomed but will not be accepted alone. The minimum requirement is three Advanced Highers, the grades of which will be the same as our stated A-level grades for the course in question. Any subjects (or other qualifications) required for A-level will also be required for the Advanced Highers, at the equivalent grade. All applicants must have achieved National 5 English at Grade B.		We require a QAA-recognised Access to HE Diploma (a minimum of 60 credits overall with at least 45 at Level 3), with merit or distinction in a subject area relevant to the chosen course.The specific course requirements are either GCSEs in both English and Mathematics (at Grade B/6 or higher), or achievement at Level 2 (GCSE-equivalent) by, for example, having six credits each in English and Maths. We also consider other factors such as additional educational achievements, life experience and skills on an individual basis. We also require a minimum of 39 credits with a Distinction grade, plus 6 credits with a Merit grade, all in a Humanities-related subject. 15 of the Distinction credits should be in the pre-requisite subject required for A-levels.You will be required to produce a piece of written work, for assessment by the admissions tutor. Once you have applied, the admissions administrator will contact you with a list of topics/questions. You will be asked to choose one and produce a piece (1,500 words) on that subject, for submission by the deadline given by the administrator.		AS level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester.		We consider applicants offering Pre-U Principal Subjects, or a mix of Pre-U and A Level subjects, provided a minimum of three distinct subjects overall is taken. Candidates taking Pre-U principal subjects in conjunction with A levels are expected to achieve a combination of D3,D3,M2 in the Pre-U and AAB at A level in three distinct subjects.If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Academic School(s) you plan to apply to.		The University recognises the benefits of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. We strongly encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your personal statement (and at interview, if relevant). We may also choose to take your performance in the EPQ into account, should places be available in August for applicants who narrowly miss the entry grades for their chosen course.For this programme, you will be made the standard offer plus an alternative one, if you are studying for an EPQ. The alternative offer will be one grade below the standard offer but you will also be asked to achieve a Grade A in your EPQ.		Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including acceptable levels of Literacy and Numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade C/4 in GCSE/iGCSE English Language and Mathematics. GCSE/iGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/iGCSE English Language. Please note that if you hold English as a second language iGCSE qualification, we may also require you to offer one of our acceptable equivalent English Language qualifications or achieve a higher grade in your iGCSE than the one stated above. Please contact the academic School for clarification.		35 points overall. 6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects (including 6 in History).		Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Diploma with Grades DD plus an A Level at Grade A in the required subject (see A-level requirements for these).	Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Certificate Grade D plus two A-levels at Grades AB. The Grade A should be in the required subject (see A-level requirements for these).	Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Foundation Diploma with Grades DD plus an A-level at min. Grade A in the required subject (see A-level requirements for these), plus an EPQ or AS at Grade B.	We require DD, plus one A-level at Grade A in the required subject (see A-level requirements for these).	We require a D, plus two A-levels at Grades AB; the Grade A must be in the required subject (see A-level requirements for these).	We require at DDD, plus one A-level at Grade A in the required subject (see A-level requirements for these).	We require D plus an A-level at min. Grade A in the required subject (see A-level requirements for these), plus an EPQ or AS at Grade B.	The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and usually requires two A Levels or equivalent to be included within this. The minimum grade required will normally be the same as the lowest grade listed in the A Level entry requirements.If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the academic School(s) you plan to apply to.