The BA Film & Television Studies with Employment Experience at the University of Exeter offers you a comprehensive exploration of screen cultures, from historical movements to contemporary industry practices. You will delve into major debates in film theory, interrogate screens, and understand the intricate workings of the contemporary film and television industries. This undergraduate degree is ideal for those who are passionate about cinema and television as cultural, social, and industrial phenomena, providing you with the analytical tools to critically engage with media in its diverse global forms. Prepare to develop a sophisticated understanding of how film and television shape and reflect our world.
This full-time, four-year programme is delivered on campus, blending theoretical study with practical application. Your first year focuses on foundational knowledge, while subsequent years allow you to specialise through a wide array of optional modules in areas such as adaptation, world cinemas, and television history, or even co-listed modules in humanities and communications. The course culminates in a significant independent project, either a film studies dissertation or a creative film dissertation, allowing you to pursue your specific interests. You will graduate with a deep understanding of film and television and the transferable skills to pursue careers in media production, criticism, curation, or further academic study.