Course Summary

With approximately one in five new jobs in London within the creative industries, Film and Screen Media will provide you with a solid background in screen industries, from a theoretical, practical and industry perspective. You will learn precise research and production skills that will allow you to enter a wide variety of professions. You will also be following individual interests and passions that will motivate you to work hard in your chosen area of study. 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. All people are living histories. We all live in societies that have inherited cultures, traditions and religions from the past. Our lives are shaped by technologies and processes that evolve over long periods of time. In short, the study of History is essential, and at St Mary’s you will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of different historical periods and themes in detail. Studying History at St Mary’s will also give you the opportunity to develop skills that employers look for in a range of careers. Our recent graduates have gone on to further study or to work in fields as diverse as teaching, museums and heritage, law and finance. 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.

Course Details - Modules

Modules are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Assessment Method

History - Most of our assessment is by coursework (about 90%) with a small number of revealed exams (about 10%). Our assessment models are different for each module, allowing you to develop a range of demonstrable skills during your degree programme. Many modules are assessed through essays, but you will also write critical commentaries about primary sources, or review books and articles. In some modules, you may participate in mini-conferences where you'll present your work to your peers in a supportive and encouraging environment. Film and Screen Media - We assess your work in a variety of ways. These usually include essays, portfolios of work, research reports and blogs. We also assess group work including presentations, films and other practical projects.

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: N706

Institution code: S64

Campus Name: Main Site

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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


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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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

English Language requirements

https://www.stmarys.ac.uk/international/english-language/overview.aspx

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 58%

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

Go onto work and study: 90%

Fees and funding

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

St Mary's University
Waldegrave Road
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Twickenham
TW1 4SX

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