University of Manchester, BA (Hons) Film Studies and Music, 3 Year(s)

Our BA Film Studies and Music joint honours course aims to develop your understanding and awareness of the rich possibilities of both of these creative media, encouraging you to approach your study from a range of historical and theoretical perspectives.At the heart of our Film Studies courses is a commitment to expanding your experience of film through modules and screenings that focus on both classical and contemporary cinema, covering a wide range of film cultures from around the world.The course emphasises historical and theoretical approaches to studying film, rather than practical production modules.

You will be encouraged to develop as independent critical thinkers able to work in a diverse range of assessment scenarios, taking in solo written assignments, presentations and, on certain units, group work and creative projects that enable you to put theory into practice.Underpinned by our excellence in research, regular updates in the course content reflect the latest findings in music scholarship.the course is diverse and flexible, enabling you to build upon exist... Read more

Our BA Film Studies and Music joint honours course aims to develop your understanding and awareness of the rich possibilities of both of these creative media, encouraging you to approach your study from a range of historical and theoretical perspectives.At the heart of our Film Studies courses is a commitment to expanding your experience of film through modules and screenings that focus on both classical and contemporary cinema, covering a wide range of film cultures from around the world.The course emphasises historical and theoretical approaches to studying film, rather than practical production modules.

You will be encouraged to develop as independent critical thinkers able to work in a diverse range of assessment scenarios, taking in solo written assignments, presentations and, on certain units, group work and creative projects that enable you to put theory into practice.Underpinned by our excellence in research, regular updates in the course content reflect the latest findings in music scholarship.the course is diverse and flexible, enabling you to build upon existing interests, while allowing you the room to discover new forms and traditions of music and new ways of understanding, performing and creating music.

You will also benefit musically, academically and socially from the extensive music-making and management opportunities provided by the Music Society and the 100 concerts and events that the department sponsors each year.Apply your subject-specific knowledge in a real-world context through a placement year in your third year of study, enabling you to enhance your employment prospects, clarify your career goals and build your external networks.As this course is a new one, we have no alumni from this course specifically. However, many graduates from our existing Music, Drama and Screen Studies courses have been successful in establishing notable careers, and many of these work in theatre, music, television, radio, film and broadcast industries and in the wider cultural industries sector.

Many recent Drama/Screen Studies graduates have been working in film and TV production, education, and arts management, as well as setting up their own theatre companies and writing for performance.Meanwhile, the Music department has an impressive record for producing top-level professionals in a wide range of fields, many of whom have gone on to outstanding international careers in the music profession and beyond.With the knowledge and skills that students develop at Manchester, we have seen a large number of graduates finding employment in many aspects of print and broadcast journalism, including online journalism.

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