BA (Hons) Film Studies and Japanese in Manchester United Kingdom | The University of Manchester

The Joint Honours in Film Studies offers comprehensive training in cinematic history and core theoretical frameworks, while allowing you to explore specialized areas of interest.

Film Studies

Through structured courses and curated screenings, you'll engage with both classic and contemporary cinema from diverse global traditions.
The program examines mainstream and alternative films to deepen your grasp of cinematic evolution and contemporary industry discussions shaping film's trajectory.
As you refine analytical techniques, you'll explore cinema's intersections with social, cultural, and political themes, situating films within their historical moments while considering modern discourse and future media challenges.
This program prioritizes scholarly and historical film analysis over hands-on production work.
Japanese

The Japanese Studies curriculum immerses you in Japan's historical, linguistic, cultural, and religious dimensions, drawing on faculty expertise across these disciplines.
While first year establishes foundational knowledge, subsequent years offer flexibility to concentrate on specific aspects of Japanese and East Asian studies.
Manchester's Japanese Studies program benefits from a multidisciplinary team of specialists.
Language instruction accommodates all proficiency levels, from complete beginners to those with prior Japanese knowledge.