Study Film Studies in the UK

What is Film Studies?

Film Studies covers the appreciation of all forms of moving-image over the last 150 years, encompassing photography, cinema and digital media. Students typically learn to think historically, theoretically and analytically about a wide variety of images within the context of Humanistic Studies. Film Studies examines the way in which cinema operates as an art form and as an industry. It also investigates the role of film in culture and society today. Many major UK universities and colleges offer Film Studies degrees.

Why Study Film Studies?

Studying Film Studies at a UK university will give you a great starting point for a career in film or television production, journalism, arts administration, teaching or academic careers.

Why Study Film Studies at a UK University?

There are numerous very good reasons for choosing to study Film Studies at a UK university rather than elsewhere in the world. Firstly, the United Kingdom has long been one of the pioneering centres of world cinema and as such is an obvious choice of location to gain qualifications in the subject. Secondly, the UK has a longer history of university education than any other English-speaking country, with the oldest institutions dating back around one thousand years. This means that students of Film Studies at a UK university will have access to the best quality education available, with UK universities consistently ranking in the world top 100. In addition, UK courses are very well-constructed, allowing the student to complete a Bachelors degree in three years (compared to four years in the US) and a Masters degree in one year (compared to two years in the US). What this means for the student is that graduates of a Film Studies degree from a UK university save huge and valuable amounts of both time and money.