Film and Screen Studies and Media Communications - BA (Hons)/BSc (Hons)

Bath Spa University

**This combined degree encourages film lovers to combine their passion with the media skills that will allow them to communicate ideas in new and innovative ways.**- Work in a professional environment with industry-level equipment.- Collaborate with professionals and microbusinesses on real-life projects.- Our award-winning staff champion inclusivity and accessibility to prepare you for life as a forward-thinking professional.Combine a more traditional programme of film studies with innovative media studies modules to expand your understanding of new media and visual communication. Look at all things "screen" – from social media bites to feature-length productions, digital billboards and film theory.Throughout your time at Bath Spa, you’ll have the support and guidance of our course leaders, who are award-winning experts and innovators in their fields. You’ll get the chance to use our state-of the-art film facilities in our studios, with cameras, mixing desks and editing suites. You’ll have the opportunity to work in the University’s new city-centre innovation hub for creative media technology.On this degree you’ll develop and challenge your thinking about film and media. An emphasis on diversity, inclusion and accessibility allows you to explore pertinent topics such as decolonisation, building inclusive audiences and think about sustainability. By studying international and transnational film and de-centred audiences, as well as exploring new and innovative media and communications strategies, you’ll be ready to hit the ground running as a confident professional in the ever-evolving world of work.**Why choose this combination?**Students on this course will benefit from the core skills of both degrees. You’ll learn film theory and practical techniques, and explore the industry. You’ll also use your media skills to communicate your ideas in engaging and creative ways. Film underpins this degree, while the media modules give you greater flexibility in career options and develop your professional skills in communication.**Combined Honour Awards**At Bath Spa University many of our undergraduate programmes can be combined, so you don’t have to limit yourself to one subject. If you choose to study a combined award then in Year One you’ll start by studying both subjects in equal depth. From Year Two you can choose whether to continue with equal numbers of modules from each subject, or whether you want to select additional modules in one or the other. Upon successful completion of the programme you will graduate with a joint degree.

Bath School of Art, Film and Media