Program Overview

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Introduction to Film and Television Studies (including foundation year) BA (Hons)

The Film and Television Studies (including foundation year) BA (Hons) course is designed for students who want to pursue a degree in film studies but do not meet the necessary requirements to enter the standard three-year degree. This course has a built-in foundation year that prepares students for more rigorous study in the subsequent three years of the course.

Course Details

• Course type: Undergraduate
• Student: UK and International
• Typical duration: Four years (including foundation year)
• Location: Holloway
• UCAS code: P304

Entry Requirements

• At least one A level (or a minimum of 32 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, e.g., BTEC Subsidiary/National/BTEC Extended Diploma)
• English Language GCSE at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent, e.g., Functional Skills at Level 2)

Accreditation of Prior Learning

Any university-level qualifications or relevant experience gained prior to starting university could count towards the course at London Met. Find out more about applying for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL).

English Language Requirements

To study a degree at London Met, students must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If a Student visa is required, students may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. This course requires students to meet the standard requirements.

Assessment

Assessments will consist of in-class tests, coursework, summaries, presentations, textual analysis, essays, and screenplays.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the creative technologies and digital media courses have gone on to exciting careers as content programmers, fashion copywriters, motion graphic designers, multimedia journalists, and visual effects production assistants, among others.

Course Structure

The course includes a foundation year (Year 0) followed by three years of study in film and television. The foundation year is shared with students from other foundation year degrees in the School of Computing and Digital Media, providing an opportunity to meet students from different specialisms and exchange ideas.

Year 0 Modules

• Making News for TV
• Media Contexts
• Pop, Pulp and Politics
• Studio Craft - InDesign
• Studio Craft - Photoshop
• Studio Craft: Filmmaking
• Studio Craft: Music Video Production
• Writing for Media

Year 1 Modules

• Approaches to Film and Television Studies
• Digital Skills
• Evolution of Film: 1895 - 1950
• Film Theory and Film Style
• Moving Image Practice
• Revolution of Film and Television: 1950 to the Contemporary Media World
• Sound Design for Linear Media
• Writing and Research Skills

Year 2 Modules

• Contemporary European Cinema
• Contemporary Television Studies
• Location Sound and Dialogue Production
• Media Industry Roles
• Stardom, Performance and Celebrity
• Television Studio Practice
• Digital Project Management
• Documentary Photography
• Film and TV: Industry and Politics
• Journalism Industry Experience
• Podcast Production and Sonic Branding
• Popular Music: History and Culture
• Styling and Journalism
• Writing Short Films: Introduction to Screenwriting

Year 3 Modules

• America's 20th Century on Film
• Contemporary America and Screen History: From Grifters to #MeToo
• Creative Practice Dissertation Project
• Creative Research Dissertation Project
• Researching Media Audiences
• The French New Wave
• Arts, Culture and Lifestyle Journalism
• Audio Plug-in Coding
• Career Development Learning
• Choreographing Performance
• Digital Video Post Production
• Documentary Filmmaking
• Interaction Design for Non-Humans
• Media Industry Careers
• Postcolonial Cinema and Media
• Queer Media, Culture and Politics

Additional Costs

Please note that, in addition to the tuition fee, there may be additional costs for things like equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips, or professional body fees.

How to Apply

If you're a UK applicant wanting to study full-time starting in September, you must apply via UCAS unless otherwise specified. If you're an international applicant wanting to study full-time, you can choose to apply via UCAS or directly to the University. If you're applying for part-time study, you should apply directly to the University. If you require a Student visa, please be aware that you will not be able to study as a part-time student at undergraduate level.