BA (Hons) Film Studies, University of Essex
via UK Transfer Degree (Media and Communication)
N/0323/6/0029(PA9236)02/25
Here's the BIG Picture
Film studies provide a deeper understanding of the art of cinema, allowing you to analyse and appreciate films on a more critical level. Additionally, studying film can enhance your cultural awareness and broaden your perspective on different societies and historical contexts. If you love watching movies and want to explore the intricacies of storytelling through film, then film studies can offer you a comprehensive education in the medium. By delving into the techniques and theories behind filmmaking, you can gain a deeper appreciation for the craft and develop a discerning eye for cinematic excellence.
The BA (Hons) Film Studies, University of Essex combines studying the history and theory of cinema with practical film production, so you don't just critically examine cinema – you create it. You will have the opportunity to explore film across a broad range of genres, time periods, and regions, from Hollywood, world and independent cinema, to documentaries and television. Simultaneously, you gain hands-on experience in film production and production management, essential for careers in the film and television industry.
This programme, offered under IACT’s UK Transfer Degree (Media & Communication) offers a comprehensive curriculum that blends essential theoretical knowledge with practical skills, preparing you for the challenges of the modern world. Taught by a global creative faculty, this programme allows you to spend 2 years at IACT and 1 year in the UK.
With this Course, You Will:
- Gain hands-on experience of camera work, sound recording, editing, lighting, and scriptwriting
- Explore the formal aesthetics of film composition and structure in relation to different contexts of production and reception
- Discover the history and social significance of film as a global medium
- Understand the links between critical analysis and creative practice
- Produce both group films and personal projects
Why choose
University of Essex?
The University of Essex puts students like you at the heart of their mission. We want to support you to achieve outstanding outcomes; and prepare you to thrive in your future lives. Our on-Campus, 200-seat Lakeside Theatre has been established as a major venue for good drama, staging both productions by professional touring companies and a wealth of new work written, produced and directed by our own staff and students. We are ranked one of the top 30 universities in the UK (Complete University Guide 2022) and was named University of the Year at the Times Higher Education Awards 2018 for our determination to do things differently. Essex was ranked number 1 in the UK for film studies (Dance, Drama and Cinematics, Times Good University Guide 2019), and 7th in the UK for Creative Writing in the Guardian University Guide 2024, At Essex, you will be provided with a global approach to the study of film and creative writing in a distinctive and vibrant academic community.
How Do I Get In?
- IACT College Foundation in Media Studies –minimum CGPA 2.0;
- IACT Diplomas – minimum CGPA 2.0
- A-Level – minimum of grade D in 2 subjects
- STPM – minimum of grade C in 2 subjects and an average CGPA of 2.0, OR
- UEC – minimum of grade B in 5 subjects
- SAM, AUSMAT or CPU - 5 subjects with a minimum score of 50%, OR
- Matriculation Foundation – minimum CGPA of 2.0
- Other qualifications recognized by the Ministry of Education Malaysia
English Language Proficiency
- SPM 1119 (GCE-O Level) – C6
- IGCSE English – Minimum Grade C
- IELTS – Band 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 for each component
- Other approved English tests
COURSE MODULES
Year 1
- Computer Graphics
- Media and Cultural Studies
- Media Ethics
- Media History
- New Media Studies
- Photography
- Print Journalism
- Public Relations Practices
- Research Methods
- Writing for the Media
Year 2
- Advertising and Marketing Communications
- Communication in the Globalised World
- Creative Communication
- Film Fundamentals
- Online Marketing
- Popular Culture
Year 3
As per the subjects offered by the university in UK/Australia
Elective Modules*
Choose 1 Track
Track 1: Public Relations
- Corporate Communication
- PR Campaign and Strategies
Track 2: Journalism
- Convergent Journalism
- Publication Production
Track 3: Digital Video Production
- Scriptwriting
- Video Production
Track 4: Advertising and Marketing
- Advertising Campaign Management
- Cross Cultural Studies for Marketing and Advertising
Track 5: Digital Marketing
- SEM and SEO
- Digital Content Marketing
*Subject to availability
MPU Modules
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (Malaysian students) / Malay Communication 2 (International students)
- Philosophy and Current Issues
- National Language A / Academic Writing
- Malaysian Constitution and Society
- Serving our Society (S.O.S)
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