Sheffield Hallam University
UCAS Code: P303 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
Access - at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2 from a relevant Open College Network accredited course.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English Language or English Literature at grade C or 4.
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This must include at least two A levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example: BBC-BBB at A Level, DDM in BTEC Extended Diploma, Merit overall from a T level qualification, or a combination of qualifications (which may include AS Levels, EPQ and general studies).
About this course
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**Course summary**
- Develop your passion for film by learning from industry experts.
- Study films from around the world and explore the changing nature of cinema.
- Kickstart your career with accredited work placements.
- Benefit from our state-of-the-art cinema facilities, specially designed to show films in a range of formats.
We’re proud to be one of the longest-established film studies courses in the UK. You’ll study a wide range of disciplines, from critical thinking skills to genre films – all while examining the changing face of the cinema industry. You’ll have hands-on opportunities to develop a rich professional profile and gain specialist skills in film programming, film education and film journalism.
**How you learn**
Our team of experts will help you gain in-depth knowledge while nurturing the skills you need – in everything from film criticism to festival curation. When you’re ready, we’ll introduce you to our professional network, opening real-world opportunities for you to gain experience in the film and cultural industries.
**Applied learning**
**Work placements and live projects**
You’ll collaborate with a wide network of industry, charity, and community partners — showcasing your knowledge and skills. You’ll work independently and in diverse teams at each stage of your study, bringing your ideas to life in response to real briefs. In your second year you’ll curate and build your professional profile, by taking a credit-bearing placement in collaboration with one of our partners that connects your work with audiences.
**Field trips**
We run regular field trips to film festivals and cinema visits. Our students have visited Berlin Film Festival, Salford MediaCity, Bradford WideScreen Weekend, BFI Southbank, and participated in Sheffield Doc/Fest, Celluloid Screams, Sensoria, and Festival of Debate.
**Networking opportunities**
We work with nationally and internationally renowned festivals such as Doc/Fest, Celluloid Screams, and Off the Shelf, as well as bringing leading talent in film programming, film journalism, and film festival organisers to Sheffield to work with our students. You’ll benefit from regular networking opportunities and masterclass events, and get a head start into the creative industries.
We invite specialist speakers from different cultural sectors to talk to our students about professional careers in film.
We’ve previously welcomed:
- Pamela Hutchinson – Freelance writer for Sight and Sound
- Melanie Iredale – Deputy Director, Sheffield Doc/Fest
- Mikeala Smith – Programme Manager, Showroom Cinema
- Ricky Charlesworth – Teacher in Film and Media, Rotherham College
- Lewis Coates – Screenwriter, director, and videographer
- Isabelle France – Film Marketing, Showroom Cinema
- Jaq Chell – Head of Operations, Cinema For All
We have a strong alumni network and will encourage you to connect with a variety of external partners to better understand the career and professional opportunities open to you. Our careers services are available from your very first day and support you beyond graduation. Expert advisers can help you discover future careers, develop your professional skills, and help you to stand out when you apply for jobs.
You will have the opportunity to arrange a year-long work placement in between your second and third years. This gives you a real-world experience to prepare you for your future career.
Modules
Important notice: The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page.
You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information.
Year 1:
Compulsory modules
Approaches To Film Analysis
Film Movements And Audiences
Film Poetics
Thinking About Movies
Year 2:
Compulsory modules
Film Journalism
Rights, Camera, Action
Screen Storytelling
World-Wide Cinema
Elective modules:
Study Abroad - Creative Industries
Year 3:
Optional Modules
Placement Year
Final year:
Compulsory modules
Film Programming: Cinemas, Festivals, And Communities
Film Research Project
Moving Image Research Project
Specialising In Film: Teaching, Writing And Publishing
Assessment methods
Coursework, practicals.
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