BA in Film and Television Studies and Modern Languages, University of Exeter

Exeter,

36 Months

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About this course

This course provides a unique blend of film and television studies with the study of a modern language and its culture. Students will learn specialised terminology used in film analysis and explore key concepts related to cinema and national identity. The program studies questions of space, time, and identity through a distinctive international lens, examining cinemas from America, Asia, Europe, and Africa from the 19th century to today. An optional third year abroad offers opportunities to study or work in a country where the chosen language is spoken, deepening cultural understanding and language skills. The curriculum includes core modules on film history, theory, and analysis, along with language modules that progress from beginner to advanced levels, culminating in a dissertation or creative project in the final year.

Why this course is highly recommended

This course is highly regarded due to its combination of film and language study, supported by unique resources like the Bill Douglas Cinema Museum, which houses over 70,000 artefacts. It offers an international perspective on cinema, integrating cultural and theoretical approaches. The opportunity to study or work abroad enhances intercultural understanding, global employability, and language proficiency. The course also benefits from research-inspired teaching by staff active in areas like film history, gender studies, and European cinema, ensuring students receive a current and engaging education.

Specialisation

Students can specialise in their chosen language and explore various facets of cinema, including American independent film, surrealist cinema, war and visual media, and more. The final year offers options to focus on specific topics like European art cinema or contemporary Latin American film, alongside developing advanced language skills and completing a dissertation or creative project.

Course fees

Application fees

1st year tuition fees

26.07L

Living cost

Degree requirements

For the three-year course, students need to complete 120 credits in Year 1 and Year 2, including compulsory modules in their chosen language and film studies, along with optional modules. Year 3 (or final year) involves selecting 60 credits of advanced film modules, 30 credits of compulsory language modules, and 30 credits of content-related language modules. An optional international year abroad can be taken, involving either study or work placement, which counts as part of the degree and requires spending 6 to 15 months abroad.

English language test

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL

PTE

DUOLINGO

120

Career prospects

Graduates emerge with strong analytical, cultural, and communication skills, making them attractive to employers in media, film production, publishing, education, marketing, and international sectors. The course's emphasis on intercultural understanding, independent research, and creative critique provides a solid foundation for careers in film industry roles, journalism, public relations, or further postgraduate studies in related fields like film, arts, and cinema studies.

FAQs

Can I study a language from beginner level?

Yes, students can study languages from beginner level, including Chinese, Portuguese, and Russian, and reach degree level by final year.

Is there an opportunity to study abroad?

Absolutely, there's an option to spend your third year studying or working abroad, with over 40 partner universities worldwide. This international placement enhances language skills and cultural understanding.

What kind of careers can I pursue after this course?

Graduates have gone into roles in TV production, film, publishing, education, marketing, and media. The course also prepares students for postgraduate studies in film, cinema, and arts.