Film Studies and French (BA (Hons))

Program Overview

This four-year Film Studies and French BA (Hons) program combines in-depth exploration of French language and culture with film studies. Students develop critical thinking, analytical skills, and intercultural communication abilities. The program offers a year abroad, optional modules, and career support, preparing graduates for diverse roles in fields such as editing, dubbing, and teaching.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Title: Film Studies and French - BA (Hons)
• Duration: 4 years
• Start Date: September 2024
• Institution Code: Q50
• UCAS Code: RW16
This program combines film studies and French language and culture, with equal time dedicated to both subjects.
• Objectives:
• Gain a deep understanding of French language and culture.
• Develop critical thinking and analytical skills in film studies.
• Learn about the history and theory of cinema.
• Enhance intercultural communication skills.
• Gain practical experience in filmmaking.

Outline:

• Year 1: Core modules include French language and culture, and introduction to film studies.
• Year 2: Core modules include French language and culture, and film theory and analysis.
Students can choose from a range of optional modules, such as Film Curation, Introduction to British Cinema, and Scriptwriting.
• Year 3: Students spend a year abroad studying at a university, teaching English as a foreign language assistant, or working in a professional setting.
• Year 4: Core modules include French language and culture, and a final year project.
Students can choose from a range of optional modules, such as British Cinema from the 1960s New wave to the Arrival of Channel 4, Film and Ethics, and Film Philosophy.

Assessment:

• Most modules combine assessed coursework and an end-of-module exam.
• Some modules are assessed by coursework only.
• Final-year students may choose to pursue a research project or a film production project.

Teaching:

• Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, language classes, and workshop sessions.
• Students receive approximately 10-16 hours of contact time per week.
• Smaller seminar groups and language classes ensure individualized attention.
• The School offers excellent resources, including state-of-the-art cinemas, professional production and post-production equipment, and multimedia language resource centers.

Careers:

• Graduates have a wide range of career options, including editing, dubbing, teaching, and other fields.
• Knowledge of French is a distinct advantage on the job market.
• Recent graduates have been hired by companies such as British Council, Bloomberg, and Sony.
• The program provides career support, including advice on finding work experience and internships.

Other:

• Students have the opportunity to choose from a variety of optional modules, allowing them to tailor their program to their interests.
• The program encourages students to participate in extracurricular activities and work experience, which can help them develop their skills and network.
• The School of Languages, Linguistics and Film is a vibrant and interdisciplinary environment with five distinct areas of academic excellence: film studies, linguistics, French, Spanish, and German.
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Home fees: £9,250 Overseas fees: £23,350