Film and Television Studies (with a Foundation Year)

Description

The BA Film and Television Studies (with Foundation Year) gives students the opportunity to progress on to the three year Film and Television Studies programme following the successful completion of a Foundation Year. This allows students who have not met the entry criteria for the BA Film and Television Studies, or a related degree course, to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed on this engaging degree programme which allows you to study the history, theory and politics of two of the key media - film and television - in contemporary culture.

Detailed Course Facts

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

• English

Course Content

Year 1

Level 0: The Foundation Year is an intensive course where you will study alongside students who aim to progress on to a variety of degree programmes within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. With an average of 18 guided learning hours per week you will participate in lectures, seminars, reading and study groups, as well as visits to organisations such as the East Anglian Film Archive and the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts. You will also be given individual tutorial support to ensure you are reaching your full potential and are able to progress on to the full honours programme with confidence.

Over the course of the year you will be introduced to a wide range of academic subjects such as literature, history, philosophy, film, television and media, American studies, politics and the history of art. You will gain a foundational knowledge of many of the concepts, methods and techniques you will study in more detail at level 1 and above. In addition, you will develop a wide range of transferable skills in areas such as written and verbal communication, research, collegiality, time-management and language skills which will significantly enhance your employability in the future.

Year 2

Level 1: This year will build directly on the Foundation Year, introducing you in more specialised detail to key critical and theoretical approaches to film and television. You will take the compulsory module Analysing Film and Television designed to further develop your study skills and the key skills needed to begin deconstructing and understanding film and television texts within culture. This will be supported in other modules where you will look at the history of film and television and situate these media within broader cultural contexts and historical debates.

Year 3

Level 2: In your third year you take Film Theory and a module called Research Training that helps you to develop the research skills you will need for dissertation and project work in Year three. In addition to these modules, you can take a wide range of production, history and conceptual modules which may include modules like The Practice of Screenwriting, The Business of Film and Television, Film Genres, Animation and British Cinema since the 1990s. Using these modules, and optional modules in Year 3, you can build pathways through your degree that reflect your interests.

This year also allows you to take two modules of “Defined Choice.” Defined Choice options lists include School of Film, Television and Media Studies modules, but also the broadest possible range of modules relevant to your degree, selected for you in order to help you broaden your horizons. Therefore, Defined Choice enables you to take further Film, Television and Media Studies modules, or to experiment with new subjects, approaches and ideas, or to take a year of language modules. Your personal tutor will work with you to help you make these and other module choice decisions.

Year 4

Level 3: In your final year you will have the opportunity to plan, research and undertake a dissertation on a topic of your choice with the guidance of a supervising member of staff. Additionally, you choose from a further broad range of specialist Film, Television and Media Studies modules, including modules such as Crime Television, Women, Islam and Film and Teenage Kicks: Media Youth and Subculture. These research-led modules relate to the special research interests of staff members, ensuring that you receive the most up-to-date teaching from enthusiastic lecturers.

During the Foundation Year you will be assessed in a variety of ways which will allow you to exercise different learning styles and familiarise yourself with the format and expectations of assessment in Higher Education. There will be a strong emphasis on formative assessment with feedback on drafts of written work and group tutorials which will help you to clearly see how you can improve and develop, enabling you to learn from your peers as well as teaching staff. This in turn will help you to build confidence in your abilities and become a more independent learner.

Your progress will be monitored through individual tutorials to ensure that you are happy on the course and achieving your full potential. You need to achieve a minimum of 40% overall with a pass in all modules in order to progress on to the Film and Television Studies programme.

Academic study skills, key concepts, issues and ideas are introduced in lectures and seminars throughout your studies. In Years 2 and 3 there is a greater emphasis on seminar-based modules, which allow students to have time together with tutors to discuss new topics.

Assessment types vary, but it is normal for students to undertake research essays, projects, examinations and presentations across their degrees. Assessments usually take place during and on the completion of modules. In your final year, you will also write a dissertation on a topic of your choosing and with the advice of tutors. There is no final examination. Your final degree result is determined by the marks you receive in years two and three.

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

• A Level: CCC
• International Baccalaureate: 28 points
• Scottish Highers: Please contact institution for further information
• Scottish Advanced Highers: Please contact institution for further information
• Irish Leaving Certificate: Please contact institution for further information
• Access Course: Please contact institution for further information
• HND: Please contact institution for further information
• European Baccalaureate: 60% overall

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 of 6.0 in Reading and Writing and no less than 5.5 in any component)
• TOEFL: Internet-based score of 92 overall (minimum 20 in Speaking component, 19 in Writing, 18 in Listening components and 20 in Reading components.
• PTE: 62 overall (minimum 55 in Reading and Writing and 51 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.

Gap Year

We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year, 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 are studying the BTEC National Diploma please contact us for further information.

We encourage you to apply if you have alternative qualifications equivalent to our stated entry requirements. Please contact us for further information.

GCSE Offer

All applicants are required to have a minimum of 5 GCSE's including GCSE English language and Mathematics (or equivalent) at a minimum of Grade C.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

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