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

Overview Updated 10/01/2019
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.

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.
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.

Contacts
Course enquiries
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Application status enquiries
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Current student enquiries
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International student enquiries
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Entry 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.

Course Content
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.
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Film Analysis (20 Credits)
Module code: MED1072Core Module Y
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Studying Television (20 Credits)
Module code: MED1073Core Module Y
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Media and Creative Industries (20 Credits)
Module code: MED1084Core Module Y
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.
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.

Fees & Funding
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:
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- 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
The Sir Thomas White scholarship will support and acknowledge an academically gifted student, with the proviso that the selection panel is confident that there is…
TD Lewis Scholarship
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The Chancellor's Fund
The Chancellor’s Fund is a bi-annual fund providing students with awards of between £100 and £1,000. You must be a current student to apply. The…
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,…

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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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