Film Studies

The cinema is the most exciting art form to have emerged in the 20th century. At the same time, new modes of cinematic production and delivery are continuing to challenge and expand our understanding of what cinema is in the 21st century.

The BA in Film Studies at King's benefits from a unique geographical position, close to the IMAX, the new BFI South Bank and the British Film Institute Library, not to mention a large concentration of cinemas. It is the only single honours degree in film studies taught by a dedicated film studies team in central London.

CAREERS
Film studies graduates may work in a range of jobs, some directly connected to their studies at King’s, others more removed from them. Some pursue graduate work in filmmaking, acting and other creative aspects of the film and media industries. Others move on to film studies at graduate level. The study of film can also lead to exciting careers in print and media journalism, arts and other cultural management positions, film preservation and curating.

TEACHING STYLE
King’s has made a major commitment to the study of film and related media. This includes building up a significant collection of print and audio-visual material (DVD and VHS), new facilities for 35mm screening, and important information technology resources. All modules are taught in well-equipped rooms through a combination of screening, lecture and/or seminar.

STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMMES & ASSESSMENT
Assessment is through a combination of coursework, in-class presentations, in-class tests and written examinations.

LOCATION
We are fortunate to be located in the heart of London’s arts and media district, offering many exciting possibilities for further access to film. We are close to the British Film Institute Library, the premier film research library. Just across Waterloo Bridge is the South Bank arts complex, including the IMAX Cinema, as well as the new BFI Southbank (three screens), which contains the BFI Mediatheque, a studio cinema, and a gallery among other facilities.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

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3 A levels & 1 AS level
AAB/pass

2 A levels & 3 AS level
AB/BBpass

Compulsory subjects
A-level English (Language or Literature) required. Preferred other subjects: Film studies, History of Art, modern languages, Classics.

12 unit A level in vocational subjects
Not acceptable

General Studies and Critical Thinking - College policy
Please note that AS/A level General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted by King's as one of your A or AS levels. However, if offered the grade achieved may be taken into account when considering whether or not to accept a candidate who has just fallen short of the conditions of their offer

Access
Access to Humanities (or similar) Diploma with the maximum award of 60 credits overall and 45 at level three. Supplementary information and achievement eg percentage mark/scores for certain credits/subjects will be required

Cambridge Pre-U
3 Pre-U Principal Subjects with grades of D3 D3 M2 including English

BTEC
Considered on an individual basis

Scottish Highers & Advanced Highers
AAABB at Highers including English

International Baccalaureate
36 points overall including HL6 in English

European Baccalaureate
80% overall including English

Mode of Attendance : Full-time