Explore cinema and its evolution in the 20th and 21st centuries with our Film Studies BA. This program offers critical, historical, and theoretical tools to understand cinematic and digital media, examining their social, cultural, political, and economic significance. You'll gain a deep appreciation for film, from mainstream to avant-garde, and its place in an increasingly complex media landscape. The course is taught in the heart of London, providing unparalleled access to film institutions and cultural sites, fostering a rich learning environment.
Graduates of the Film Studies BA are equipped with valuable skills in audio-visual analysis, creation, and presentation. The program also provides training in filmmaking, curatorial practices, and archival research, making graduates well-prepared for a variety of career paths.
For A-Levels, the typical offer is AAB. Applicants should ensure they meet all academic requirements for the program.
All undergraduate applications to King's College London, including for the Film Studies BA, are made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). You will need to create a UCAS account and complete the online application form.
As part of your UCAS application, you will need to provide academic transcripts, a personal statement, and a reference letter. International students may also need to provide proof of English language proficiency.
Graduates are well-prepared for various career paths, including film and media production, distribution and exhibition, arts and cultural management, public relations and advertising, journalism, and education. The program develops skills in audio-visual analysis, creation, presentation, filmmaking, curatorial practices, and archival research.
The Film Studies BA is a full-time programme and typically lasts three years.