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Combine a more traditional programme of film studies with innovative media studies modules to expand your understanding of new media and visual communication. Look at all things "screen" – from social media bites to feature-length productions, digital billboards and film theory.
Throughout your time at Bath Spa, you'll have the support and guidance of our course leaders, who are award-winning experts and innovators in their fields. You'll get the chance to use our state-of the-art film facilities in our studios, with cameras, mixing desks and editing suites. You'll have the opportunity to work in the University's new city-centre innovation hub for creative media technology.
On this degree you'll develop and challenge your thinking about film and media. An emphasis on diversity, inclusion and accessibility allows you to explore pertinent topics such as decolonisation, building inclusive audiences and think about sustainability. By studying international and transnational film and de-centred audiences, as well as exploring new and innovative media and communications strategies, you'll be ready to hit the ground running as a confident professional in the ever-evolving world of work.
Why choose this combination?
Students on this course will benefit from the core skills of both degrees. You'll learn film theory and practical techniques, and explore the industry. You'll also use your media skills to communicate your ideas in engaging and creative ways. Film underpins this degree, while the media modules give you greater flexibility in career options and develop your professional skills in communication.
Graduates from this course could expect to find careers in various roles including:
- Film criticism and film journalism
- Film promotion and marketing
- Media communications roles
- Vlogging and blogging
- Digital marketing
- Media buying and advertising
- Journalism
- Film production and direction
- Social media.
Some of our graduates have gone on to work at regional, national and international companies such as:
- Museum of Modern Art (New York)
- Marvel (Disney)
- Bath Netball Team
- House of Frankenstein
- House of Imagination
- Co.media
- Future plc.
Work placements, industry links and interships
Work placements are available within the programme through the second year Work Placement model. They can also be facilitated on an extra-curricular basis through members of the teaching team.
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Graduates from this course could expect to find careers in various roles including:
- Film criticism and film journalism
- Film promotion and marketing
- Media communications roles
- Vlogging and blogging
- Digital marketing
- Media buying and advertising
- Journalism
- Film production and direction
- Social media.
Some of our graduates have gone on to work at regional, national and international companies such as:
- Museum of Modern Art (New York)
- Marvel (Disney)
- Bath Netball Team
- House of Frankenstein
- House of Imagination
- Co.media
- Future plc.
Work placements, industry links and interships
Work placements are available within the programme through the second year Work Placement model. They can also be facilitated on an extra-curricular basis through members of the teaching team.
At BSU, our courses are designed to equip our graduates with the knowledge and skills they'll need for the real world. To do this, we are continually improving our courses by responding to feedback from students and other stakeholders. This may mean changes may be made to the curriculum. You'll always be given notice of any such changes.
For more information on how we approach such changes at the university, please read our policies on
- Suspensions and Discontinuations
- Programme modifications.
Year one
You'll investigate film as a specific academic discipline, and be introduced to analytical tools to critique contemporary media. You'll explore how meaning is conveyed in visual media and analyse how films are constructed. You'll also learn project management skills and begin to look into the key theoretical and methodological issues involved in the study of cinema, and explore film as a commercial, cultural and aesthetic institution.
Year two
Understand the communications and film industries in greater depth. You'll learn marketing practices, identifying opportunities to revolutionise how media creators communicate with audiences. You'll learn web design skills, explore grassroots community media, practice cross-platform communication strategies, and increase your awareness of media ethics. You'll also get the chance to work on film projects, both practical and theoretical.
Year three
Take your knowledge into the real world. Look at how you can shape the future of visual communication, through film and media, and develop new ways to communicate your passion for film, criticism and journalism.
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