Tuition Fee
£9,250.00 (UK/EU)
£14,500.00 (INT)
$38,000.00 (US)
Programme Overview
The Film Studies degree is a vibrant, cross-disciplinary programme that focuses upon historical, critical and theoretical approaches to the study of film, including television and new media.
Through a close analysis of certain national and international examples, and with a specialist emphasis on the history of film, third world/postcolonial cinema and particular themes (including gender, horror, fantasy and science fiction), the degree examines the historical, political, artistic and cultural aspects that go into cinema production. A strong technical and practical element of the degree complements the theoretical component, with classes on topics such as video production, acting and screen writing, and documentary film production. Thus the degree provides an interdisciplinary and multimedia approach, imparting a theoretical knowledge with strong elements of practical training. Its elective courses allow students to develop a global awareness of film and related media within the framework of the liberal arts tradition.
A minor in Media Production may add depth to your major of choice.
5 Reasons to Study Film Studies
- Learn to analyse and produce film while developing a strong understanding of the theory and practice of the film industry and its various functions such as: screenwriting, film production, editing, etc
- A cross disciplinary programme that combines areas of study in the Humanities
- Senior students have the opportunity to collaborate on research and co-write papers with professors as well as writing your own screenplay or producing a short film
- Partake in film projects that cover different genres in film from Documentary to Fantasy and can be added to a professional or personal portfolio for future employment opportunities
- Gain vital work experience that is desirable to employers in the film industry by partaking in an integrated international internship
Modules breakdown
3 Years pathway
Core Modules & Electives
YEAR 1 | YEAR 2 | YEAR 3 |
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Fall Semester | Fall Semester | Fall Semester |
Foundations of Mass Media and Communications | Film in the Americas | Senior Seminar I |
Development and Culture | Introduction to Film Making | Transitional Cinema |
Foundations of Photography | Cultural Theory | Advanced Digital Video |
Research & Writing I | Mainstream Cinema | Documentary Theory and Production |
Creative Expression | Elective | International Cinema |
Spring Semester | Spring Semester | Spring Semester |
Intro to Film Studies | Video Production | Senior Seminar II |
Intro to Visual Culture | Elective (theoretical) | From Script to Screen |
Scientific Reasoning | Elective (practical) | Elective |
Quantitative Reasoning | Elective (practical) | Elective |
Research & Writing II | Elective | Elective OR Internship |
4 Years pathway
Core Modules
CORE SUBJECTS |
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YEAR 1 | YEAR 2 | YEAR 3 | YEAR 4 |
Foundations in Photography | Introduction to Visual Culture | Video Production | Transnational Cinema |
Foundations of Mass Media and Communications | Introduction to Film Studies | Cultural Theory | Advanced Digital Video |
Development and Culture: Representations in Film & Literature | Film in the Americas | Mainstream Cinema: Studies in Genre | Documentary Theory and Production |
Transitions I | Introduction to Film Making | International Cinema |
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Transitions II | 6 FHEQ Level 4 Electives | Senior Seminar in Film Studies I |
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Quantitative Reasoning | Research and Writing II | Senior Seminar in Film Studies II |
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Scientific Reasoning | From Script to Screen |
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Creative Expression | |||
Research and Writing I | |||
QCF Level 3 Electives | |||
Electives
ELECTIVE MODULES |
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YEAR 1 | YEAR 2 | YEAR 3 | YEAR 4 |
Plus one of the following (theoretical): | Plus three of the following OR Internship and one of the following |
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American Television Drama | Contemporary Visual Culture II |
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Celebrity and Fan Culture | Animation & Motion |
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Science Fiction Film: Cowboys and Aliens | New Media |
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Adaptations: Literature and Cinema | Internship in Film (6 CREDITS) |
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Gender in Film | |||
Politics Goes to Hollywood | World Internship in Film (6 CREDITS) |
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Psychology & Cinema | Pictures of Power |
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Plus two of the following (practical): | History on Film |
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Creating Digital Images | |||
Script Writing | |||
Screen Acting Techniques | |||
Plus 4 FHEQ Level 5 Electives | |||
3 Year Pathway Entry Requirements
A Level: 3 C’s or equivalent*
*All other equivalent eligible transfer credits will be determined by Admissions.
4 Year Pathway Entry Requirements
A Level: 96 UCAS points
US High School Diploma (or equivalent): 2.5 GPA minimum (on 4.0 scale)
International Baccalaureate: 24 IB points (year 1) BTEC National Diploma: MMM.
Completion of Year 12-13 International equivalent secondary school qualification with a minimum grade average of grade of C including mathematics and English
English Language Requirements (Non Native English Speakers)
☐ IELTS 5.5 with 5.5 in each Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing
☐ TOEFL (IBT) 80+ overall with: Listening 17, Reading 18, Writing 17, Speaking 20
☐ Pearsons Test of English (PTE) 51
☐ Overall Cambridge English Scale score of no less than 168 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking
☐ TOEFL (IBT) 80+ overall with: Listening 17, Reading 18, Writing 17, Speaking 20
☐ Pearsons Test of English (PTE) 51
☐ Overall Cambridge English Scale score of no less than 168 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking
How to apply
You apply directly using the Common Application ($50.00) or the Richmond One Line Application. In order to submit your application you will need the following information
- Details of your education history, including the dates of all exams/assessments
- The email address of your referee who we can request a reference from, or alternatively an electronic copy of your academic reference
- A personal statement – this can either be emailed as a Word Document or PDF, or completed online
- An electronic copy of your in process or completed high school (secondary school) transcript and graduation certificate
When to apply
We encourage you to complete your application as early as possible, even if you are completing your undergraduate programme of study. In this case you will be offered a place that is conditional on successfully completing a specified qualification and English language qualification if applicable. If you would like your application to be considered for a Richmond bursary, an early application is strongly recommended
Application process
Admission is by interview unless you live outside the UK when we may interview you via Skype or by telephone. We may also determine your suitability on the basis of their application and qualifications alone. Find out more about applying.
UCAS Course Code
3 year pathway
RU06
4 year pathway
P303
Full Time 3-4 Years
Including one year at QCF Level 3
(subject to credit transfer)
Contact our admissions team for more details:
admissions@richmond.ac.uk
Please note: Non US students are eligible
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What our students say
“I chose Richmond because of its Liberal Arts education as well as its accreditation in both the United States and the United Kingdom.
As a BA Film Studies Major, I get to focus on a field that I have been intrigued by ever since I was a child, in one of the world’s most exciting cities. I also have the opportunity of being taught by experienced professors who have worked in the film industry first hand, as well as to learn about the inner-workings and history of film itself.
The opportunities my department (as well as London) offers me is incredible. Currently, I am interning for the UK Film Festival, thanks to a Richmond alum and professor- that is one of the greatest things about Richmond, the connections and associations it offers, not to mention how helpful the faculty are.
I am very happy with my decision to attend this University. And I would encourage any prospective students to come to apply.”
Where to find us
Richmond Hill Campus
Queen’s Road
Richmond-upon-Thames
TW10 6JP
England
+44 (0) 208 332 8200 (Main Switchboard)
