The BA (Hons) Film and Screen Media at University College Cork offers you a comprehensive exploration into the history, theory, aesthetics, and ideology of the moving image. This undergraduate degree is designed for students passionate about understanding cinema and screen media in depth, from its historical evolution to its contemporary cultural impact. You will engage with critical concepts in film studies and screen media, developing analytical skills that are essential for navigating and interpreting the diverse visual culture that surrounds us. This programme provides a robust academic foundation for those aspiring to careers in the creative industries or further academic study.
This full-time, on-campus programme is structured over four years, integrating core modules in film theory, documentary filmmaking, contemporary screen media, and various national and international cinemas. You will have the opportunity to pursue an international pathway, spending a year abroad, and in your final year, you will undertake advanced case studies and engage with the screen industries. You will graduate with a deep understanding of film and screen media, prepared for roles in film criticism, curation, production, or further postgraduate research.