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History with Film Studies (Including Placement Year) - BA (Hons)

University of Essex

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    University of Essex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-OCT-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

In this degree, by combining your study of history with film, you learn how history – its documentation and study – has changed since the advent of the moving pictures. Our course allows you to explore history and film studies, and graduate with a strong competence in both disciplines.In your history modules you discover both the early modern and modern periods, and explore challenging questions concerning the impact of political, social and cultural change on individuals, social groups, and regions.You also 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 have the chance to develop hands-on experience in film production and production management, essential for careers in the film and television industry.

Application deadline

30/06/2025

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 19,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Essex

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    30th

  • Campus address

    University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Drama, Dance & Cinematics

    17th out of 96 3

    65th out of 91 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 185
    130 70%

    32nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    65.0 65%

    16th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.40 85%

    7th

    2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    114 56%

    41st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    53.0 53%

    77th

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 79%

    76th

    48

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