About Film Studies BA (hons) in York St John University

On this degree you will learn the skills needed to investigate the techniques, styles and creative decisions behind film. We will introduce you to a wide range of genres and movements, including:

• Gothic and horror
• Animation
• Documentary film
• Science fiction
• Independent film
• Cult and extreme cinema.

You will also have the chance to study films from around the world, with modules focusing on British, European, American and transnational cinema. As well investigating the history of cinema, you will consider film within it’s wider cultural context. This means exploring its relationship with comic books, video games, television, popular culture and the digital landscape.

When you study film with us we encourage you to become part of the wider film culture both within the university and in York’s thriving cinema scene. This could include:

• Getting involved with the Aesthetica Short Film Festival, which we take part in every year
• Writing, producing or marketing for Neutral, our online magazine and web platform
• Taking advantage of free talks and student screenings at the cinemas in the city
• Working on a placement with one of our partners in the city as part of your employability module.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Higher Secondary School Certificate (Standard XII) 60% or higher

English language requirements 

• IELTS :6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component) 
• TOEFL IBT: Overall score of 75(Listening 17, Reading 18, Speaking 20, Writing 20)
• PTE:Overall score of 46 (Listening,Speaking,Reading,Writing:minimum level 36)

Highlights

York St John University Accommodation

• York St John University assures accommodation for all EU, UK, and first-year international students, if they apply for it before the deadline.

• The accommodation housing is located 1 mile or less than the main campus
• The housing facilities include a range of small and large room depend on price and facilities
• The accommodation sites are surrounded by the supermarket, shops, and green spaces of York city.

York St John University guarantees university accommodation to study abroad and exchange students. Here is the accommodation charge for the term 2021-22:

York St John University Cost of Attendance

The estimated Cost of Attendance includes tuition fees, accommodation, and other living expenses. The accommodation costs have been tabulated in the accommodation section.

Tuition Fee: Fee for International Student (Standard): 12,750