**Please note that the information provided relates to the current academic year and is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University.
Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.**
**Course summary:**
- Develop your passion for film by learning from experts
- Study films from around the world and explore the changing nature of cinema
- Kick-start your career with accredited work placements
- Benefit from our state-of-the-art cinema facilities, specially designed to show films in a range of formats, including 35mm and 4K DCP projection
We are proud to be one of the longest-established Film Studies courses in the UK. You’ll study world-wide cinema, critical thinking skills, genre films, while exploring the changing face of the cinema industry. You’ll have hands-on opportunities to enhance your professional profile and specialise in film programming, film education, and film journalism.
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
Our team of film experts will help you specialise in film knowledge and industry so you become skilled in a vast range of areas from film criticism to film festival curation.
Our external networks create opportunities for you to connect with professional partners, gaining valuable real-world experience in the film and cultural industries.
**You learn through:**
- film festivals
- film screenings
- video essays
- film programming and marketing
- professional writing portfolios
- lectures
- seminars
- presentations
**Applied learning - Work placements and live projects:**
You’ll collaborate with a wide network of industry, charity, and community partners — showcasing your knowledge and skills. You’ll work independently and in diverse teams at each stage of your study, bringing your ideas to life in response to real briefs. In your second year you’ll curate and build your professional profile, by taking a credit-bearing placement in collaboration with one of our partners that connects your work with audiences.
**Field trips**
We run regular field trips to film festivals and cinema visits. Our students have visited Berlin Film Festival, Salford MediaCity, Bradford WideScreen Weekend, BFI Southbank, and participated in Sheffield Doc/Fest, Celluloid Screams, Sensoria, and Festival of Debate.
**Networking opportunities**
We work with nationally and internationally renowned festivals such as Doc/Fest, Celluloid Screams, and Off the Shelf, as well as bringing leading talent in film programming, film journalism, and film festival organisers to Sheffield to work with our students. You’ll benefit from regular networking opportunities and masterclass events, and get a head start into the creative industries.
We’ve previously welcomed:
- Pamela Hutchinson – Freelance writer for Sight and Sound
- Melanie Iredale – Deputy Director, Sheffield Doc/Fest
- Mikeala Smith – Programme Manager, Showroom Cinema
- Ricky Charlesworth – Teacher in Film and Media, Rotherham College
- Lewis Coates – Screenwriter, director, and videographer
- Isabelle France – Film Marketing, Showroom Cinema
- Jaq Chell – Head of Operations, Cinema For All
We have a strong alumni network and will encourage you to connect with a variety of external partners to better understand the career and professional opportunities open to you. Our careers services are available from your very first day and support you beyond graduation. Expert advisers can help you discover future careers, develop your professional skills, and help you to stand out when you apply for jobs.
You will have the opportunity to arrange a year-long work placement in between your second and third years. This gives you a real-world experience to prepare you for your future career.
Course Details - Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course.
Year 1 - Compulsory modules:
Cinema And Genre
Cinemania
Film Analysis
Film Consumption
Film Movements
Thinking About Movies
Year 2 - Compulsory modules:
British Cinema
Ideas Into Action
World-Wide Cinema
Elective modules:
On The Box
Rights, Camera, Action
Screen Storytelling
Show Business
Year 3 - Optional modules:
Module Credits
Placement Year
Final year - Compulsory modules:
Film Dissertation
Elective modules:
Film Education
Film Programmin
Framing Borders
My Kind Of Movi
Professional Film Writing
Telly Visions
Course Details – Assessment Method
Coursework
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
P303
Institution code:
S21
Campus Name:
Main Site
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
This must include at least two A levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example:
BCC at A Level.
DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma.
A combination of qualifications, which may include AS Levels, EPQ and general studies
Access - at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2 from a relevant Open College Network accredited course
Meeting the qualifications on the entry criteria does not guarantee you a place. You should ensure that you submit a personal statement and reference as these are considered as part of the selection process. Guidelines on personal statements and references can be found on the UCAS website.
Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or above at the point of enrolment.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.5
If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent.
If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.
