Film Studies and History BA (Hons)
The University of Manchester
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Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 170 graduates of Film Studies and History BA (Hons) and other courses in Literature in English at The University of Manchester for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Literature in English.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Literature in English
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Literature in English at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23000 | £23000 | £27000 |
25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £24000 | £18000 - £27000 | £20500 - £34000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Literature in English
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23636 | £21375 | £25833 |
25-75 percentile range | £20070 - £27006 | £16602 - £26716 | £19614 - £32920 |
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Course Description
The Joint Honours in Film Studies provides you with a thorough grounding in film history and key theoretical approaches to studying film as well as the opportunity to develop specialist areas of interest alongside your History studies.
Film Studies
- You will expand your experience of film through taught units and screenings that focus on both classical and contemporary films, covering a wide range of film cultures from around the world.
- You will study mainstream and non-mainstream films in order to broaden your understanding of the history of film, as well as the debates and issues that are informing and generated by current practice in film and shaping its future.
- As you enhance your skills of close analysis, you will also develop an understanding of how film engages with socio-cultural and political concerns, placing the films you study in their historical context as well as thinking about current debates and future challenges for cinema as a medium.
- The course emphasises historical and theoretical approaches to studying film rather than practical production.
History
- We offer one of the most diverse history courses in the UK, with our course units covering almost all of human history, including British, European, American, Asian and African history, and ranging from the classical era (Greece and Rome), through the medieval and modern periods, to the late 20th century.
- We offer a wide variety of approaches to history, from political and economic history, to gender, social, cultural, and colonial history.
- You will benefit from studying in the historically rich city of Manchester; itself is a living history book - from Peterloo to the anti-slavery movement, and from Roman and Anglo-Saxon forts to medieval monuments.
- You can draw on the abundant library, archive and museum holdings of the local area, including Chetham's Library, The Museum of Science and Industry, The People's History Museum and the Working Class Movement Library.
- You will also have access to one of only five National Research Libraries, including the special collections of The John Rylands Library, as well as the exclusive holdings of Manchester Museum.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Film Studies and History BA (Hons) at The University of Manchester
20% | Elementary occupations |
20% | Teaching Professionals |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
10% | Media Professionals |
5% | Skilled trades occupations |
5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
5% | Customer service occupations |
5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
5% | Information Technology Professionals |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Literature in English
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
If Mathematics is not taken beyond GCSE, a grade 7, (or A) in GCSE Mathematics, or Core Mathematics grade B is essential
The University recognises a number of foundation programmes as suitable for entry to this undergraduate programme: Applicants completing the INTO Manchester in partnership with The University of Manchester international foundation programme are required to achieve AAB in academic subjects and grade B in the EAP with writing and speaking grade B and listening and reading grade C. Applicants completing the NCUK International Foundation year are required to achieve AAB in academic subjects and grade B in the EAP with writing and speaking grade B and listening and reading grade C. Please read this in conjunction with our A-level requirements, noting any pre-requisite subjects.
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 7 | 70 overall with no less than 6.5 in any one component. |
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of The University of Manchester in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Manchester in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #28
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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Student composition of The University of Manchester
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Manchester by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 30130
- postgraduates:
- 12730
- Total:
- 42860
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
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Creative Writing and Film and Theatre BA (Hons) | University of Reading | - | - | - | £9250 | £22350 | - | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
American Studies (United States) with Film (Including Year Abroad) BA (Hons) | University of Essex | - | - | - | £9250 | £18585 | - | Colchester | On campus Full-time | |
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Film and Television Production BA | University of East Anglia | - | - | - | £9250 | £20600 | - | Norwich | On campus Full-time | |
Film and Creative Writing BA (Hons) | University of Essex | - | - | - | £9250 | £19500 | - | Colchester | On campus Full-time | |
Film & Visual Culture and Politics (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 76% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £12500 | 107 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Accounting & Finance and Film & Visual Culture (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 71% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £12500 | 113 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Film & Visual Culture and Stage Design & Scenography (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 82% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £12500 | 115 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Accounting & Finance and Film & Visual Culture BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 71% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £12500 | 113 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
English Literature and Film BA (Hons) | University of Reading | - | - | - | £9250 | £22350 | - | Reading | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 19 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)