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Cultural Studies and Film at the University of Kent offers an innovative and interdisciplinary approach to understanding the complex ways in which culture influences and is influenced by film, media, and society. This programme provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the study of cultural phenomena and cinematic practices, fostering critical thinking, analytical skills, and a deep appreciation for diverse cultural expressions. Throughout the course, students engage with a broad range of topics including media representation, popular culture, film theory, socio-political contexts, and global cultural exchanges. The programme encourages exploration of how films reflect, challenge, and shape societal values and identities across different historical and geographical settings. With a strong emphasis on research and practical analysis, students learn to critically evaluate films and cultural texts through various methodological approaches, including textual analysis, ethnography, and theoretical frameworks. The curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for careers in media production, cultural policy, journalism, academia, and the creative industries. The university’s vibrant campus provides access to excellent facilities, including dedicated media labs and screening rooms, supporting hands-on learning experiences. Students benefit from experienced lecturers who are experts in their fields, as well as opportunities for internships, research projects, and international exchange programmes. By the end of the programme, students will have developed a nuanced understanding of the interconnectedness of culture and cinema, equipped with the skills necessary to analyze, critique, and contribute to contemporary cultural debates. The flexible structure allows students to tailor their studies according to their interests, combining core modules with optional units related to specific cultural or cinematic topics. Whether your interest lies in understanding global media trends, exploring UK media history, or studying film theory and production, this programme provides a solid foundation for a wide range of professional pathways. Enroll in the Cultural Studies and Film programme at the University of Kent to develop your analytical skills, deepen your cultural awareness, and prepare for a dynamic career in the creative and cultural sectors.
Detailed Course Facts
Application deadline You are advised to apply as early as possible Tuition fee- GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
- GBP 12450 Year (Non-EEA)
Credits 360
Duration full-time 36 months Partnership Joint Languages Take an IELTS test
- English
Course Content
The course structure below gives a flavour of the modules that will be available to you and provides details of the content of this programme. This listing is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation. Most programmes will require you to study a combination of compulsory and optional modules, you may also have the option to take wild modules from other programmes offered by the University in order that you may customise your programme and explore other subject areas of interest to you or that may further enhance your employability.
Stage 1
Possible modules may include:
FI313 - Film Form
FI315 - Introduction to Film Theory
SO334 - Modern Culture
SO335 - Contemporary Culture
SO336 - Sociology of Everyday Life
SO337 - Fundamentals of Sociology
Stage 2
Possible modules may include:
SO506 - Popular Culture, Media and Society
SO676 - Cultures of Embodiment
SO657 - Digital Culture
FI565 - British Cinema
FI501 - The Documentary Film
FI506 - Avant Garde and Experimental Cinema
FI527 - Storytelling and the Cinema
FI537 - Postwar European Cinema
FI573 - Animated Worlds
FI577 - Cognition and Emotion
FI582 - New York and the Movies
FI584 - The Gothic in Film
FI585 - Film Criticism
FI594 - Film Authorship
FI595 - Film Genre (Horror)
FI597 - Animated Worlds
FI598 - Cognition and Emotion
FI599 - The Gothic in Film
FI600 - Film Criticism
FI602 - Documentary Film
FI606 - Avant-Garde and Experimental Cinema
FI607 - Storytelling and the Cinema
FI608 - Film Authorship
FI611 - New York & The Movies
FI615 - Film Genre (Horror)
FI616 - Postwar European Cinema
FI617 - History of British Cinema
FI619 - Images of War and Violence
FI620 - Images of War and Violence
FI621 - Television Series: Narration, Engagement and Evaluation
FI622 - Television Series: Narration, Engagement and Evaluation
TH570 - I:Religion and Film
TH574 - H:Religion and Film
SO683 - Cultural Studies Research Dissertation
SO689 - Drugs, Culture and Control
SO710 - War, Atrocity and Genocide
SO605 - Crime , Media and Culture
HA685 - Genius: Perspectives on Artistic Creation
HA686 - Thinking about the Arts
HA687 - Thinking about the Arts
HA688 - Painting in Central Italy 1440 - 1520
HA689 - Painting in Central Italy 1440 - 1520
PL526 - Aesthetics
PL610 - Aesthetics
SA519 - The Social Politics of Food
CP658 - Nordic Literature and Film
CP650 - Decadence in Fin-de-Siecle Europe
CP652 - Postcolonial Images of Africa and South Asia
CP653 - Comparative Literature and English & Linguistics in the Classroom
CP656 - Shakespeare's Afterlives
CP518 - The Book and the Film: Adaptation and Interpretation
CP527 - Medieval Literature and Culture
CP530 - Marriage, Adultery and Divorce in 19th Century Fiction
CP609 - Modernism and the European Avant-Garde
CP611 - Postmodernism
CP624 - The Shoah in Literature, Film and Culture
CP627 - Science Fiction: History and Innovation
CP629 - Second Thoughts: Women Novelists from Bronte to Jelinek
CP636 - European Realism
CP642 - The Epic: From Homer to Walcott
CP644 - Creatures of the Night: Vampires in Literature and Film
CP646 - Prize Winners
CP647 - Prize Winners
FR593 - Paris: Myth and Reality in the 19th century
FR594 - Paris: Myth and Reality in the 20th century
HA573 - Print Collecting and Curating
HA587 - Against Realism: Varieties of Photograhic Pictorialism
HA591 - Dialogues: Art History in a Global Context
HA595 - Visual Arts Writing
HA649 - Exposed: The Aesthetics of the Body, Sexuality and Erotic Art
HA653 - Exposed: The Aesthetics of The Body, Sexuality and Erotic Art
HA660 - Dialogues; Art History in a Global Context
HA669 - Study of a Single Artist
HA670 - Study of a Single Artist
HA681 - Pixelated World: The Digital Revolution
HA682 - Pixelated World: The Digital Revolution
HA683 - Against Realism: Varieties of Photographic Pictorialism
HA684 - Genius: Perspectives on Artistic Creation
Stage 3
Possible modules may include:
SO657 - Digital Culture
SO676 - Cultures of Embodiment
FI622 - Television Series: Narration, Engagement and Evaluation
FI621 - Television Series: Narration, Engagement and Evaluation
FI620 - Images of War and Violence
FI619 - Images of War and Violence
FI617 - History of British Cinema
FI616 - Postwar European Cinema
FI615 - Film Genre (Horror)
FI611 - New York & The Movies
FI608 - Film Authorship
FI607 - Storytelling and the Cinema
FI606 - Avant-Garde and Experimental Cinema
FI602 - Documentary Film
FI600 - Film Criticism
FI599 - The Gothic in Film
FI598 - Cognition and Emotion
FI597 - Animated Worlds
FI595 - Film Genre (Horror)
FI594 - Film Authorship
FI585 - Film Criticism
FI584 - The Gothic in Film
FI582 - New York and the Movies
FI577 - Cognition and Emotion
FI573 - Animated Worlds
FI537 - Postwar European Cinema
FI527 - Storytelling and the Cinema
FI506 - Avant Garde and Experimental Cinema
FI501 - The Documentary Film
FI565 - British Cinema
HA684 - Genius: Perspectives on Artistic Creation
HA683 - Against Realism: Varieties of Photographic Pictorialism
HA682 - Pixelated World: The Digital Revolution
HA681 - Pixelated World: The Digital Revolution
HA670 - Study of a Single Artist
HA669 - Study of a Single Artist
HA660 - Dialogues; Art History in a Global Context
HA653 - Exposed: The Aesthetics of The Body, Sexuality and Erotic Art
HA649 - Exposed: The Aesthetics of the Body, Sexuality and Erotic Art
HA595 - Visual Arts Writing
HA591 - Dialogues: Art History in a Global Context
HA587 - Against Realism: Varieties of Photograhic Pictorialism
HA573 - Print Collecting and Curating
FR594 - Paris: Myth and Reality in the 20th century
FR593 - Paris: Myth and Reality in the 19th century
CP647 - Prize Winners
CP646 - Prize Winners
CP644 - Creatures of the Night: Vampires in Literature and Film
CP642 - The Epic: From Homer to Walcott
CP636 - European Realism
CP629 - Second Thoughts: Women Novelists from Bronte to Jelinek
CP627 - Science Fiction: History and Innovation
CP624 - The Shoah in Literature, Film and Culture
CP611 - Postmodernism
CP609 - Modernism and the European Avant-Garde
CP530 - Marriage, Adultery and Divorce in 19th Century Fiction
CP527 - Medieval Literature and Culture
CP518 - The Book and the Film: Adaptation and Interpretation
CP656 - Shakespeare's Afterlives
CP653 - Comparative Literature and English & Linguistics in the Classroom
CP652 - Postcolonial Images of Africa and South Asia
CP650 - Decadence in Fin-de-Siecle Europe
CP658 - Nordic Literature and Film
SA519 - The Social Politics of Food
PL610 - Aesthetics
PL526 - Aesthetics
HA689 - Painting in Central Italy 1440 - 1520
HA688 - Painting in Central Italy 1440 - 1520
HA687 - Thinking about the Arts
HA686 - Thinking about the Arts
HA685 - Genius: Perspectives on Artistic Creation
SO605 - Crime , Media and Culture
SO525 - Environmental Politics
SO539 - Environmental Policy and Practice
SO710 - War, Atrocity and Genocide
SO689 - Drugs, Culture and Control
SO683 - Cultural Studies Research Dissertation
TH574 - H:Religion and Film
TH570 - I:Religion and Film
English Language Requirements
IELTS band : 6.5
To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to
take an IELTS test.Requirements
Home/EU students
The University will consider applications from students offering a wide range of qualifications, typical requirements are listed below, students offering alternative qualifications should contact the Admissions Office for further advice. It is not possible to offer places to all students who meet this typical offer/minimum requirement.
Qualification/ Typical offer/minimum requirement
- A level
ABB including Film, English LIterature, Politics, Media, Geography, Philosophy grade B where taken
- Access to HE Diploma
The University of Kent will not necessarily make conditional offers to all access candidates but will continue to assess them on an individual basis. If an offer is made candidates will be required to obtain/pass the overall Access to Higher Education Diploma and may also be required to obtain a proportion of the total level 3 credits and/or credits in particular subjects at merit grade or above.
- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma)
The university will consider applicants holding BTEC National Diploma and Extended National Diploma Qualifications (QCF; NQF;OCR) on a case by case basis please contact us via the enquiries tab for further advice on your individual circumstances.
- International Baccalaureate
34 points overall or 16 points at HL
International students
The University receives applications from over 140 different nationalities and consequently will consider applications from prospective students offering a wide range of international qualifications. Our International Development Office will be happy to advise prospective students on entry requirements.
Work Experience
No work experience is required.
Related Scholarships*
- Academic Excellence Scholarship
"The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."
- Access Bursary
Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.
- Alumni Bursary
Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students
* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of Kent.
Funding
Kent offers generous financial support schemes to support eligible undergraduate students during their studies. Our 2013 financial support package includes a fee waiver and cash bursary, as well as additional funds on your Kent account to help with accommodation, food, books and other living costs. Find out more on our fees and funding page.
General scholarships
Scholarships are available for excellence in academic performance, sport and music and are awarded on merit. For further information on the range of awards available and to make an application see our scholarships website.
The Kent Scholarship for Academic Excellence
At Kent we recognise, encourage and reward excellence. We have created a new scholarship, The Kent Scholarship for Academic Excellence, which will be awarded to any applicant who achieves a minimum of AAA over three A levels, or the equivalent qualifications as specified on our funding pages.
Cultural Studies and Film at the University of Kent offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to understanding cultural phenomena through the lenses of film, media, and critical theory. This program is designed to equip students with analytical skills and theoretical knowledge to critically engage with contemporary cultural practices, media texts, and film industries worldwide. The curriculum combines modules that cover core concepts in cultural theory, film history, and media analysis with opportunities for practical engagement through film production and digital media projects. Students explore a wide range of topics including popular culture, identity, representation, globalization, and digital media, fostering a deep understanding of how culture shapes and reflects societal values. The program emphasizes critical thinking, research skills, and creative problem-solving, preparing graduates for careers in film and media industries, cultural policy, education, or further academic research. The university's state-of-the-art facilities, including dedicated film production studios and media labs, support practical learning and skill development. Regular guest lectures, industry collaborations, and excursions enhance the learning experience by providing insights into current industry practices and opportunities for networking. Students also have the chance to study abroad and participate in work placements, gaining valuable international and professional experience. The program encourages interdisciplinary study, drawing from areas such as sociology, philosophy, history, and art, to offer a well-rounded perspective on cultural analysis. Graduates of the program are well-equipped to pursue careers as film critics, cultural analysts, media consultants, or to continue with postgraduate research. The University of Kent's vibrant campus life and diverse student body foster an inclusive and stimulating environment, supporting individual development and academic achievement. Overall, the Cultural Studies and Film program aims to develop insightful, critically aware professionals able to navigate and interpret the complexities of modern culture and media landscapes.
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