The Film and Screen Media degree reflects how film and television studies have changed in recent years as a result of the impact of digital media and our interaction with it. By studying a range of topics you will gain an understanding of the most significant issues affecting the media today and its relationship with our culture and society. This degree will prepare you for a career in a wide range of industries. We offer opportunities for you to gain work experience in the media and specialist modules to develop your skills in creative scriptwriting, film and cultural criticism, film production and specialist pathways in screenwriting and film production. Study with media professionals and with national and international experts in film, television and popular culture. Our students will critically examine visual culture and how traditional patterns of production and consumption have changed. A placement year enables students to undertake a year of experience in an organisation between their second and final year. It is a substantial piece of paid experience where you can make a real contribution to your employer and it can really make you stand out from the crowd! It will also enable you to: Apply the knowledge and skills you gain from your course in a work setting Build your commercial awareness and insights into organisations and industries you might want to work in. Develop your professional skills through company training, networking skills and confidence in the workplace Get some great experience for future job applications or even land a graduate job! Securing a placement can really help you develop your job search skills and the Employability Service placement and careers teams can support you to find and apply for available opportunities. You will need to attend some preparatory workshops which will explain all aspects of the placement year and give you the skills to find the placement of your choice. With access to our jobs board, careers events and employer contacts you will be able to approach companies confidently and find the right opportunity for you. Please note: in the event that you cannot secure a placement you will be able to transfer onto the 3 year version of your degree programme.

We offer a comprehensive introductory year where students will be introduced to key aspects of studying screen media. You will be introduced to the main methods and theories of film analysis and cultural criticism. You will be taught how to design and carry out research into film and popular culture. Topics addressed in the first year include the language of cinema, narrative analysis, genre and star studies, representation and national identity, as well as film production. In your second year, you can start to tailor your degree to your own areas of interest. We offer a range of topics which include film production, scriptwriting, popular music, North American Cinema, representations of race, gender and sexuality, documentary film, culture and society in Japan, and audience research. In your third year, you can study subjects in greater depth, explore areas of personal interest and develop your practical understanding of visual media.

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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.

Course code: N605

Institution code: S64

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Year 1

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Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)	6.0	6.0 overall with no element below 5.5

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Student satisfaction : 58%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 75%

Go onto work and study: 90%

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St Mary's University
Waldegrave Road
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Twickenham
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