Film and American Studies

Description

Film and American Studies is an interdisciplinary degree course, involving film studies, television studies, American literature, American history and cultural studies.

While there are certain fixed points during the course, and certain minimum requirements, there is also a great deal of flexibility allowing you to create your own pathways, in consultation with your personal tutor. For instance, if you have a particular interest in American cinema, literature or history, popular culture, gender studies, or questions of representation in literature and film, you may want to do more modules in these areas - and this list by no means exhausts the possibilities! Additionally, you may also choose to take modules that go beyond the study of Film Studies and American Studies, particularly in your second year of study.

School of Film and Television Studies degrees make use of a wide range of learning technologies, with film screenings provided for many modules, as well as innovative assessments that use blogs, twitter, online discussions and other new forms technology, in addition to hands-on modules where students can learn to use filmmaking equipment. The School also has a close relationship with the East Anglian Film Archive, a large local archive of high quality audio-visual materials.

The School uses research-led teaching, which means we encourage you to explore your own interests wherever possible, going from set work in the first year, to guided project work on many second year modules, to more independent research projects in the final year. Many of our modules deal with British and American cinema, particularly Film Genres, Animation, Film Authorship, The Practice of Screenwriting, Crime Television, Science Fiction and Gender and Genre. From within American Studies too, there are a large number of modules is on contemporary popular culture, literature and history, complementing and expanding student learning in Film Studies. Other modules aimed at broadening student horizons are also available within and beyond the School, including a range of modules relating to world cinema and gender studies.

Detailed Course Facts

• EUR 10560 Year (EEA)
• EUR 14600 Year (Non-EEA)

• English

Course Content

Year 1

This year covers a range of theoretical and historical approaches to film studies and American studies, placing the contemporary in an historical context. Study skills are developed, supporting your progress as an undergraduate.

Year 2

Core modules on theory and research prepare you for advanced work in your final year. A wide range of optional modules is available for both strands. In film studies, courses on topics such as film noir, Asian cinemas, and women and Hollywood are available, as are modules on television- related themes. In American studies, modules cover topics such as politics, civil rights and American literature, drama, poetry and music. There are also opportunities for you to engage in practical work. The course structure also allows you to take modules from other Schools, such as Politics, Literature, or Philosophy, enabling you to design the learning experience which best suits you.

Year 3

You will study in the United States, as part of the Universitys extensive exchange programme, extending your knowledge of cinema and society through first-hand experience of the cultural context at the heart of your studies. As a student at an American university, you will study alongside other American undergraduates. You will also research a dissertation, which is completed upon your return to the UK. As an alternative you can also spend part or all of your year abroad in Canada or Australia.

Year 4

You take fewer modules, but these are studied in more depth, allowing you to extend and develop your knowledge and skills, and draw on the specialist expertise of teaching staff. Modules in film studies cover topics such as popular animation and science fiction cinema. Television studies and practical modules are also available to you. In American studies, modules cover topics such as gender, detective fiction, slavery, race and ethnicity, drama and the Civil War.

The final year may include a dissertation on a film or television topic; the dissertation is independently researched and written under appropriate supervision.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5 TOEFL iBT® test : 92

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

Requirements

• Qualification: BA (Hons)
• A Level: AAB-ABB with at least one Humanities subject
• International Baccalaureate: 33 - 32 points required to include one humanities subject
• Scottish Highers: Must have at least one Advanced Higher
• Scottish Advanced Highers: AAB - ABB with at least one humanities subject
• Irish Leaving Certificate: AAAABB-AABBBB with at least one humanities subject
• Access Course: Please contact the university for further information
• HND: Please contact the university for further information
• European Baccalaureate: 80-75% to include one humanities subject

Students for whom English is a Foreign language

We welcome applications from students from all academic backgrounds. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading). Recognised English Language qualifications include:

• IELTS: 6.5 overall (minimum 6.5 Writing with no less than 6.0 in any component)
• TOEFL: Internet-based score of 92 overall (minimum 21 in Speaking component, 21 in Writing component, 20 in Reading component and 18 in Listening components.
• PTE: 62 overall (minimum 62 Writing component with no less than 55 in any component).

If you do not meet the University's entry requirements, our INTO Language Learning Centre offers a range of university preparation courses to help you develop the high level of academic and English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study.

Interviews

The majority of candidates will not be called for an interview. However, for some students an interview will be requested. These are normally quite informal and generally cover topics such as your current studies, reasons for choosing the course and your personal interests and extra-curricular activities.

Students will have the opportunity to meet with an academic individually on a Visit Day in order to gain a deeper insight into the course(s) you have applied for.

Gap Year

We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year.

Deferred Entry - We welcome applications for deferred entry, believing that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry and may wish to contact the appropriate Admissions Office directly to discuss this further.

Intakes

The School's annual intake is in September of each year.

Alternative Qualifications

If you have alternative qualifications that have not been mentioned above, then please contact the University directly for further information.

GCSE Offer

Students are required to have GCSE Mathematics and GCSE English Language at Grade C or above.

Assessment

For the majority of candidates the most important factors in assessing the application will be past and future achievement in examinations, academic interest in the subject being applied for, personal interest and extra-curricular activities and the confidential reference.

We consider applicants as individuals and accept students from a very wide range of educational backgrounds and spend time considering your application in order to reach an informed decision relating to your application. Typical offers are indicated above. Please note, there may be additional subject entry requirements specific to individual degree courses.

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 East Anglia.

Funding

The University will be charging International students £11,700.00 for all full time School of Film and Television Studies undergraduate programmes which start in 2012.