At Leeds, you can study film with one of 10 languages. Modern Languages and Film Studies gives you a unique insight into global film culture alongside the study of a language and its cultural context. You’ll explore the richness of world cinemas – meaning that your studies will be based on the phenomenon of film creation in different places and periods, not just Hollywood. You’ll also reach a professional standard in your chosen language. Through a combination of compulsory and optional modules you’ll gain an in-depth knowledge of theoretical, critical and intercultural approaches used in film studies, while developing and consolidating your spoken and written language skills. You’ll also choose from modules that explore the culture, history and politics of the area(s) where your language is spoken. During your year abroad you’ll gain international experience whilst furthering your linguistic ability. In your final year you’ll developed an extended research project in which you can draw on what you have learned during your degree. This allows you to showcase your knowledge and skills. This joint honours degree offers you teaching of the highest standard, in a research-intensive environment where enthusiastic experts and students come together to explore film and literary culture. You’ll be encouraged to get involved in a range of activities organised by the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies and the Centre for World Cinemas and Digital Cultures. Choose one of the following languagesWe offer the following languages at two entry levels: beginners or with prior experience (eg A-level or equivalent). If you have prior experience in Arabic or Thai, please contact us before applying:Arabic (from beginners' level only)ChineseFrenchGermanItalianJapanesePortugueseRussianSpanishThai You must include your chosen language in the ‘Further Details’ section of your UCAS application. Areas of staff expertise in film studies include:emerging cinemas from South Asia and the Middle EastdecolonisationLGBTQ cinema and issuesfilm theoryexhibition and curationmigration and cinemaHollywoodEuropean CinemasSpecialist facilitiesWith a variety of specialist facilities and four libraries on campus, you’ll find plenty of space for study, group work, and research.The Language Centre includes digital language labs, audio/video practice booths and Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL). The Language Zone offers excellent learning material in more than 50 languages, including online resources and advice. The Language Exchange and the Language Groups programme provide opportunities to practice with other learners and native speakers. You can also volunteer to help other learners and enhance your CV at the same time.The world-class Brotherton Library is home to a wide variety of manuscripts, archive and early printed material in its Special Collections – valuable assets for your independent research. These include rare copies of magazines and unpublished letters with materials across the range of languages that we teach, from medieval Latin to the Leeds Russian Archive. Our main library resources are also excellent, and the University Library offers a comprehensive training programme to help you make the most of them.Our Martin Thomas Translation Labs feature state-of-the-art computing facilities for translation studies as well as Interpreter Training Suites – ideal if you are considering a career in interpreting.We also have links with several institutions that support language-learning on campus, such as Instituto Cervantes (Spanish), Instituto Camoes (Portuguese) and Institut Ramon Llull (Catalan).Our campus libraries hold a collection of films. They also provide access to film streaming services including BFI Player and Kanopy. You can also enjoy a collective cinema experience in our large-screen lecture theatres, which we use for module film scre