Film Studies BA International Honours
University of St Andrews
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Film Studies BA International Honours
The BA (International Hons) in Film Studies explores the interrelated fields of television, print, radio, and other media. This study of contemporary and historical media will show you how representation affects our understanding of gender, sexuality, national identity, racial and ethnic identities, and the influence of global markets and politics.
The BA (International Hons) is a joint degree delivered by both the University of St Andrews and the College of William & Mary in Virginia, USA. This joint degree allows you to spend two years at each institution.
Admission requirements
Admission to the BA (International Honours) is highly competitive. These grades are the overall standards required to consider you for entry.
- SQA Highers
- GCE A-Levels
- IB points
International applicants
If English is not your first language, you will need an overall IELTS score of 7.0, with a minimum score of 6.5 in each component (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking), or an equivalent English language qualification.
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.
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First Year
At St Andrews, the compulsory modules in first year are:
- Key Concepts in Film Studies
- Global Film History and Historiography
Second Year
At St Andrews, the compulsory modules in second year are:
- Film Culture, Theory, Entertainment
- Screen Cultures Today: Media and Methods
Honours
Students will spend either their third or fourth year in St Andrews. You will be able to choose from a wide variety of advanced options.
Here is a sample of Honours modules which have been offered at St Andrews in previous years:
- Artists' Film and Video
- Asian Cinemas
- Feminist Film Studies
- Film and Fashion
- Film Sound
- Horror on Screen
- Images and Impact: Uses of Film
- Race and Representation
- Silent Cinema.
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Program delivery
In addition to these classes, students at St Andrews are expected to undertake substantial independent, but guided, work outside of the classroom. Typically, this will involve:
- working on individual and group projects
- undertaking research in the library
- preparing coursework assignments and presentations
- preparing for examinations.
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Career paths
Film studies graduates are well placed to compete in today’s job market, having gained an extensive range of skills from written and oral communications to archival research and visual analysis.
A degree in film studies from St Andrews will provide an excellent foundation for a wide range of careers as well as for careers directly connected with cinema, such as:
- film distribution and production
- arts administration
- cinema management
- film festivals
- advertising and public relations
- journalism and media
- publishing
- education.
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University of St Andrews
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Studying in St Andrews is a unique and rewarding experience that will take your skills and knowledge to the next level.
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In addition to award-winning teaching and research, the University of St Andrews has an array of facilities which result in high levels of student satisfaction and a world class reputation.
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