About BA (hons) Film And Media Studies in Manchester Metropolitan University

Overview

Film and Media Studies gives you the opportunity to explore in depth both cinema and the broad range of established, new and emergent media forms, from TV to games.

Taught by a large team with a diverse range of interests, you’ll have access to cutting-edge research expertise and excellent resources in a department as dedicated to supporting students as it is to inspiring them.

Film modules introduce you to the history of cinema and the many forms and genres that have evolved. Broaden your horizons from Anglo-American film to world cinemas, and develop your skills as a critical interpreter of the cinematic text. Media modules also explore development, forms and criticism, but have a particular focus on current and emerging platforms and industries. In your final year you’ll focus your study on your own chosen areas of specialism, working with academics who are experts in those fields. 

The creative industries sector in Manchester offers a broad range of opportunities in professions linked to film and media. The city is an excellent place to study this subject and to begin gaining experience and building your networks. We’ll help you to be ready for the world beyond university by giving you the opportunity to engage with external partners, and by giving you options to study abroad as part of your course, or to spend a year on a placement in Britain or abroad.

Features and Benefits

• Our units cover the historical and critical analysis of cinema, television and other media from the early 20th Century to very contemporary releases.
• Manchester is an ideal location with links to the professional media bodies in the North West, including HOME, Grimmfest, the BBC and Granada TV.
• The English department is friendly, supportive, and passionate about the subject, providing a stimulating environment for our students.
• Access to the many conferences, readings, research programmes, festivals and competitions run by the department.
• You will have the opportunity to spend your third year on an industry placement.

Career prospects

Typical careers for Film and Media Studies graduates include research in film and media, programme development for television and radio, film education, teaching and journalism. Manchester is an ideal location with links to the professional media bodies in the North West, including HOME, Grimmfest, BBC Manchester and Granada Studios.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Higher Secondary School Certificate awarded on completion of Standard XII with good grade.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS     :   6.0, with no component below 5.5
• TOEFL   :   Overall 79,  With no individual test score below:Listening: 17,Reading: 18,Speaking: 20,Writing : 17
• PTE        :   53, with no less than 51 in any section

Manchester Metropolitan University Highlights

Manchester Metropolitan University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

• The estimated cost of attendance while studying in the UK depends on several factors like the program applied for, tuition fees, books and supplies, housing, dining, transportation etc.
• Estimated Tuition Fees for 2020-2021 academic session at Manchester Metropolitan University are:

• Tuition Fees for some courses can vary depending upon any additional cost such as field trips or expense of equipment.
• Tuition Fees for postgraduate research courses (Ph.D., MPhil, MRes) are categorized into 5 Tuition bands,
• Students can expect an average cost of living ranging from 7,500 - 8,500 EUR per year, based on the minimum expenses.