Program Overview

This degree programme links the criticism and history of film to the core concerns of a range of other subjects, including Creative Writing, English, Journalism, or Media and Communication. This course is joined by applicants that are fascinated by film but want to combine their passion with another area of study through a carefully designed joint programme, the Joint Honours route is the perfect choice.

Modules studied on this course will introduce you to studies of global film history, the new Hollywood, film and TV genres, Disney, contemporary British cinema, cult film, film exhibition and consumption and the past on screen. As a Joint Honours student, you can choose to complete your dissertation in Film Studies or your other subject.

Film Studies and Media at DMU is taught by world-class scholars based in our prestigious Cinema and Television History Research Institute, the teaching team is made up of widely-published academics, film journalists, filmmakers and industry professionals. The course will be delivered with a mix of lectures, film screenings, small group discussions, group and practice-led projects, individual tutorials and private study.