Film and Screen Studies (Joint Honours) BA (Hons)

• Overview

  Our Film and Screen Studies Joint Honours course will develop your understanding of the significance, history, theory and industries of screen media like film, television, online media and video games, as well as giving you a taste of production work. You will combine this with another area of your interest through a Joint honours degree. Joint honours degrees allow you to study two subjects. You can study them both equally, or focus on one more than the other, creating a major/minor split.

  We will support you to achieve your career and study ambitions, which is why if you complete our Employability Plus Gold programme or Changemaker Gold certificate alongside your studies and if you haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating* we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you, or support you into postgraduate study.

  *with a 2:2 degree classification or higher

  Course

  Highlights

  • Access to specialist technology and editing facilities
  • Free UK site visits and trips
  • Tuition fee waiver for placement and study abroad modules
  • Guaranteed paid internship with the Northampton Employment Promise.

  HP Laptop and software included with this course.

  Apply Now Open Days

  
• Course Details

  Our Film and Screen Studies degree gives you the chance to explore screen media, examining their role in popular culture, their form and content, the technology and industry that produce them, and practical aspects of how they are made. We aim to help you to become passionate, knowledgeable and thoughtful about screen media.

  This Joint Honours course is for anyone interested in the role of screen media in contemporary society. You will develop your passion for movies, television, YouTube or video games, learning more about the history, social impact and industrial landscape of these media, and engaging with the practical side of making media products. Being able to think critically and creatively about the movies, shows and online content that surround us every day helps you to grasp the significant role that screen media play in our lives and our cultures, and prepares you for entering the creative industries.

  You will develop a critical and creative awareness of how screen media influence our daily lives and shape peoples’ values and attitudes. Modules introduce and examine ways of looking at new media formats and platforms, and investigate the technologies and modes of engagement considered essential in today’s creative industries.

  Content

  This course includes a use of broadcast recording equipment, studios and editing facilities. As part of your studies you will have the opportunity to visit free UK sites and trips, as well as a tuition fee waiver for placement and study abroad modules. Studying our Film and Screen Studies course you will have the opportunity to partake in masterclasses with industry practitioners.

  Subject Futures Week

  This is an event that takes place each year. It includes guest speakers from a wide and dynamic selection of art and design industry roles.

  The speakers will deliver talks, or workshops to enable you to understand and discuss the creative and professional key skills required to pursue specific career paths.

  
  Visit our media website for news from the subject area and examples of student work.

  Methods of Learning

  For this course taught study will be a combination of lectures, seminars, screenings, tutorials and workshops for approximately six contact hours per week. We recommend that you also spend six hours per week in self-directed study time.

  We value and encourage your participation in class discussions, although this will not be assessed.

  Assessments

  Assessment takes the form of essays, case studies, blogs, seminar presentations or pitches and critical reviews.

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  Additional

  Information

  How to Apply

  All applications for full-time undergraduate courses are completed through UCAS. The code for the University of Northampton is N38, which you will need to complete your application.

  If you would like to apply for part-time study, distance or online learning, professional courses, post registration study, the BA in Learning and Teaching, the foundation degree in early years or full-time postgraduate study, please apply directly to the University.

• Careers and Events
  • The Northampton Employment Promise.

    *We promise to secure paid experience for you, if you need it.

    We work with employers to understand what they’re looking for and we’re confident that if you follow one of our structured awards, as well as committing to your studies you’ll be in a competitive position when it comes to applying for graduate jobs.

    We’re so confident, that we promise to secure a paid 3-6 month internship for you, if you need it. Find out more about the Northampton Employment Promise, including how it works and who is eligible.

    
  • Open Days

    Discover your Course

    Our Open Days offer you a fantastic opportunity to get a real taste of university life at Northampton and discover how studying here will be a life-changing experience.

    Each Open Day has a packed programme of subjects talks, advice sessions and activities designed to give you all the information you need about studying with us.

    To find out more about the day, please feel free to have a look at our Open Day Guide.

    
  • Careers

    Career Opportunities

    This course is excellent preparation for careers in media, film and television industries. Graduates of this course have also gone onto careers in marketing, advertising, public relations and wider communications industries including education.

    
• Requirements

  Standard entry requirements apply to this course. A typical offer is around BCC at A Level or DMM at BTEC.

  For more more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page.

  If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our How to Apply page.

  English Language Requirements

  All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:

  • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands
    for study at undergraduate level

  For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

  Contacts

  Course enquiries
  study@northampton.ac.uk

  Application status enquiries
  admissions2019@northampton.ac.uk

  Current student enquiries
  SID@northampton.ac.uk

  International student enquiries
  international@northampton.ac.uk

  Enquire online
  Online enquiry form

  Applying for 2019
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  Office hours:
  Mon – Thu: 9am – 5pm
  Fri: 9am – 4.30pm

  Phone Call

  0300 303 2772

  +44 (0)1604 892134

  +44 (0)1604 892546

• Course Content
  • Stage 1
  • Stage 2
  • Optional Placement Year
  • Stage 3

  You will be introduced to the theory and practice of screen media, including film, television, video games, online and transmedia content. You will look at the history and development of screen media themselves, as well as how society and scholars have sought to understand the content, industry, and audiences of popular screen media. You will also learn the basics of video production, working in teams on selected projects.

  • Film Analysis (20 Credits)
    Module code: MED1072

    Core Module Y
  • Studying Television (20 Credits)
    Module code: MED1073

    Core Module Y
  • Media and Creative Industries (20 Credits)
    Module code: MED1084

    Core Module Y

  The second year takes a more focused look at specific areas of screen media including international cinema or television drama, and developing your knowledge of how film and screen media operate in the field of popular culture and its industrial context.

  • Screen Storytelling (20 Credits)
    Module code: MED2107

    Core Module Y
  • Media Convergence (20 Credits)
    Module code: MED2096

    Core Module Y
  • Researching for the Media (20 Credits)
    Module code: MED2078

    Core Module Y
  • Television Drama (20 Credits)
    Module code: MED2054

    Core Module Y
  • Scriptwriting (20 Credits)
    Module code: MED2056

    Core Module Y
  • Global Cinemas (20 Credits)
    Module code: MED2111

    Core Module N

  • The Placement Year Experience: Organisations in Context (40 Credits)
    Module code: HRM2053

    Core Module Y

  In your final year, you will work more independently, pursuing specialised interests by analysing particular genres, such as horror, or examining Hollywood’s products and practices, as well as undertaking a written dissertation on a topic of your choice.

  • Media, Film & Screen Studies Dissertation¹ (40 Credits)
    Module code: MED4029

    Core Module N
  • Media, Film & Screen Studies Short Dissertation² (20 Credits)
    Module code: MED4028

    Core Module N
  • Media English & Culture Joint Interdisciplinary Dissertation A ³ (20 Credits)
    Module code: LIT4018

    Core Module N
  • Media English & Culture Joint Interdisciplinary Dissertation B ⁴ (20 Credits)
    Module code: LIT4019

    Core Module N
  • Global Television (20 Credits)
    Module code: MED3017

    Core Module N
  • Hollywood and Beyond (20 Credits)
    Module code: MED3053

    Core Module N
  • Cult Media (20 Credits)
    Module code: MED3056

    Core Module N

  • Reading List
    • Pam Cook, ed, The Cinema Book, Third Edition. London: BFI, 2008.
    • Glen Creeber, ed. The Television Genre Book, Third Edition. London: BFI, 2015.
    • Jenkins, Henry. Convergence Culture: Where Old and New Media Collide. New York: New York University Press, 2006.
    • Timothy Corrigan, A Short Guide to Writing About Film, Harlow: Longman, 2009.

  Module information is quoted for 18/19 entry. Please note that modules run subject to student numbers and staff availability, any changes will be communicated to applicants accordingly.

  Facilities &

  Special Features

  • Your learning experience will be enhanced with dedicated teaching and demonstrating spaces, editing facilities, a television studio, and some teaching at the local independent cinema.
  • You will benefit from engaging with the contemporary worlds of film and screen media, studying popular genres, including horror and science fiction. We also have a fully equipped television studio that you will be able to use.
• Further Studies
  • Postgraduate Opportunities

    Further your Study

    Our postgraduate courses are a great way to enhance the skills you have already learnt. Benefit from our 20% alumni discount on postgraduate fees to give yourself a CV that will catch the eye of employers.

    English – Contemporary Literature MA

    Master of Business Administration MBA

    
  • Research

    We are committed to delivering outstanding research that makes a difference to society. Our Research Institutes and Centres work closely with external partner organisations, locally, nationally and internationally. We produce internationally renowned and relevant research and disseminate knowledge on an international scale.

    Visit our Research Hub page for more information.

    
  • Subject Futures Week

    Subject Futures Week is an excellent opportunity for all students to grab some industry knowledge and discover what it’s like in your chosen career path.

    Watch our Subject Futures Week video which highlights just some of the creative industry guests who attended to share knowledge and insights with students about the reality of working and life after University.

    
  • Business and Enterprise

    We are committed to supporting and encouraging business growth and we are involved in a variety of initiatives which seek to benefit the wider community as well as students and staff of the University.

    Discover what businesses we work with and what opportunities may be available to you on our Business and Enterprise pages.

    
• Fees & Funding
  • UK & EU
  • International

  2019/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £9,250
  Part Time: £1,400 per 20 credit module

  Additional costs:

  • printing costs: £50+ per year
  • external hard drive to store material: £50
  • travel to Film Shoots: no more than £50

  2018/19 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 18/19 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £9,250
  Part Time: £1,350 per 20 credit module

  Please note that tuition fees for EU students will remain the same as UK fees for 2018/19. For more information, please visit the Gov UK website.

  2019/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £12,500

  Additional costs:

  • • printing costs: £50+ per year
    • external hard drive to store material: £50
    • travel to Film Shoots: no more than £50

  2018/19 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 18/19 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £12,000

  Scholarships

  EU and International Scholarships

  A merit based scholarship of up to 30% or a £3,000 reduction in the cost of tuition fees for eligible students.

  Sir Thomas White Scholarship

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  TD Lewis Scholarship

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  The Chancellor's Fund

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  Wilson Endowment Scholarship

  The Wilson Endowment Scholarship provides a £1,500 scholarship to undergraduate students from the Northamptonshire area. The endowed scholarship was donated in memory of Mr Lynn Wilson,…

• Joint Honours Study

  We offer so many courses, it can be hard to choose just one. With a Joint Honours degree, you can study two courses, whether they are closely related or completely different. Depending on how much time you want to spend on each subject, your degree may emphasise one subject more than the other, which is a major and minor programme. Alternatively, you can study your subjects equally, resulting in a joint degree.

  Please visit our Joint Honours page for more information on Joint Honours courses and available Joint Honours combinations.

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