BA (Hons) Film Studies with Year Abroad in Leicester United Kingdom | University of Leicester

At Leicester, you'll delve into film history, theory, and artistry – the most widespread of popular art forms. Your studies will provide comprehensive knowledge of cinema's evolution as a social practice, along with insights into diverse national and global film traditions, styles, and genres. Beyond viewing films, you'll examine production processes (including creating your own) and explore cinema's societal and cultural significance. Our Film Studies BA equips you with critical analysis skills, helping you grasp filmmakers' creative approaches, audience interpretations, and cinema's role across social, historical, and industrial landscapes. Ranked among the UK's top 15 for Film Studies, Leicester delivers a dynamic curriculum spanning film, television, and visual arts – from silent films to contemporary works, Hollywood to experimental cinema, and various national/transnational movements. The program emphasizes practical skills and career readiness, offering hands-on experience in film event curation and collaborative video production.