Film Studies BA (Hons)

In lectures you gain knowledge and understanding of the subject. In seminars and workshops you participate in discussion, presentations and writing exercises, developing communication and teamwork skills, as well as the ability to think and respond quickly and creatively to questions and ideas. Our modules include weekly screenings, either in our own cinema, The Void, or at Sheffield's leading art cinema, the Showroom, with whom we have a long-standing partnership.

You learn through

• seminars
• lectures
• workshops
• film screenings
• essays
• online blogs
• shot breakdowns and segmentations
• verbal presentations
• portfolios
• video essays Applied learningLive projects

During the course you have the opportunity to engage with a range of volunteering opportunities and placements at film festivals (such as DocFest, Celluloid Screams and Sensoria), as well as participate at film events (such as running film clubs and screenings). Students also publish a film magazine, The Void, and participate, as both presenters and production crew, in our own weekly radio programme, The Film Show, on Sheffield Live!

Field trips

Alongside taught sessions, your learning is expanded by trips off-campus (previous trips have included the British Film Institute, the National Science and Media Museum , local cinemas, and the Berlin Film Festival ) as well as a variety of guest lecturers and speakers including, leading film directors, script writers, film composers and film journalists.