Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Film Studies] From De Montfort University

We believe that the best way to understand something is to have some experience of doing it, and at DMU, thatÕs precisely what you will do. Film Studies allows you to learn about the history of cinema as an art-form and as an economic institution, while you also develop your skills as a professional filmmaker, writer, critic, event organiser or industrial analyst. The course is unique in combining detailed academic knowledge of film with avery broad cross section of practical, film-related experience.

• Join one of the top 10 most popular universities in the UK for home and EU students, as rated by UCASFind out why our students sayÊ#IchoseDMU
• 93% graduate employability*Recent graduates are in work or further study within six months* working for employers such as BBC Films, Film4, BBC Sport and Odeon Entertainment.
• Our Communication and Media subjects were ranked in the UK top 20 for graduate prospectsby the influential The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017
• Learn in the Phoenix Cinemabenefit from our relationship with LeicesterÕs Phoenix Cinema, with placement opportunities and selected teaching and screenings delivered in a real cinema environment
• Teaching influenced by world-leading researchour Communication, Cultural and Media Studies ranked joint 1st in the UK for the proportion of its research outputs rated as world leading (4*) by the Research Excellence Framework 2014
• Multi-million pound industry-standard facilitiesour Creative Technology Studios feature a host of audio recording studios, broadcast-standard radio production studios and management systems, alongside stand-alone film studios| equipped with multi-cameras, blue screen and green screen facilities
• Enjoy an international experience with #DMUglobaltake part in a #DMUglobal experience, which can enrich your studies and expand your cultural horizons. Recent students have benefited from trips to the Film Festival in Berlin, and exploring fan culture at Wondercon in Los Angeles

Film Studies is delivered at DMUÕs city campus, and at the Phoenix Cinema in Leicester, which acts as a base for many film events. There, you will watch films on the big screen in a modern cinema environment, and, depending on your specialisation, you will also organise your own festivals and events, and make films using state-of-the-art equipment.

Ultimately, the goal of the Film Studies degree is to take your interest in movies, and translate that passion into a broad range of different graduate level skills. You donÕt need any experience of filmmaking to apply, and graduates go on to work in a very broad range of different fields, including film and TV but also finance, PR, banking, tourism and other areas.

Graduate Careers

The course provides a broad grounding in film history, criticism, practice and industry skills. On graduation, you may use the skills you have gained to pursue a variety of careers in the film and cultural industries or beyond, or go on to study or research at postgraduate level.

Over the past five years, graduates have gone on to work for employers such as BBC Films, BBC Sport, FilmFour and Odeon Entertainment. They also work in roles such as film and television production staff and researchers, writers for film news media, public relations writers and executives, film journalists in print and online, including Little White Lies magazine, independent filmmakers and camera-people, commercial managers, and as teachers and academics.

Other students have gone on to work in careers where film is secondary to the graduate skills they have developed, in PR, banking, finance and other fields.

Film Studies is also ideal preparation for further study at DMU, and postgraduate options include the Television Scriptwriting MA and Public Relations MA. Every year, a small number of students join our vibrant postgraduate culture.