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UCAS Code: P3W6 Course Length: 3 Years Full-Time Start Dates: September 2018 Department: Department of Media Location: Edge Hill University Combine an in-depth analysis of film genres with practical experience in some of the best facilities in the North West; Develop expertise in moving image production; Project work, film festival trips and industry guest speakers are all key parts of the learning process. This course offers you exciting opportunities to explore more than 100 years of film. It allows you to add practical experience to an academic degree, offering both an intensive intellectual experience and the chance to learn the skills necessary for moving image production. Approximately two-thirds of your degree is comprised of textual study, research and the acquisition of academic skills, in addition to the development of a broad range of transferable skills that help make you highly employable. One third of your degree encompasses practical workshops and projects which develop skills in filmmaking, production design, scriptwriting, logistics and project management. BA (Hons) Film Studies with Film Production Studying Abroad Option Available Sandwich Year Option Available International Students Can Apply http://ehu.ac.uk/p3w6 1 Published 9 Nov 2017, 15:44
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UCAS Code: P3W6

Course Length: 3 Years Full-Time

Start Dates: September 2018

Department: Department of Media

Location: Edge Hill University

• Combine an in-depth analysis of film genres withpractical experience in some of the best facilities inthe North West;

• Develop expertise in moving image production;

• Project work, film festival trips and industry guestspeakers are all key parts of the learning process.

This course offers you exciting opportunities to exploremore than 100 years of film. It allows you to add practicalexperience to an academic degree, offering both anintensive intellectual experience and the chance to learnthe skills necessary for moving image production.Approximately two-thirds of your degree is comprised oftextual study, research and the acquisition of academicskills, in addition to the development of a broad range oftransferable skills that help make you highly employable.One third of your degree encompasses practicalworkshops and projects which develop skills infilmmaking, production design, scriptwriting, logistics andproject management.

BA (Hons) Film Studies with FilmProduction

Studying Abroad Option Available Sandwich Year Option Available International Students Can Apply

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Course in Depth

What will I study?

Year 1 offers modules which give you the language andskills needed to examine, interpret and write about films.You will examine different films each week, graduallydeveloping your skills in critical analysis. You will alsodiscover the rich history of film and be introduced toseveral important critical concepts such as auterism,genre theory, Marxism, feminism and postmodernism. Inaddition you will take a compulsory module in movingimage production.

The modules in Year 2 develop and broaden yourunderstanding of film by examining the nature of filmgenres, the concept of the film author andrepresentations of gender, race and sexuality on the bigscreen. You will also study the documentary form andproduce your own documentary and short film as part ofa small crew.

In Year 3 you will conduct an in-depth study of filmadaptations, and study how a range of texts aretranslated into film. You will compose a dissertation on atopic of your own choice, working with a supervisorthroughout the final year of the degree, and select from arange of modules exploring themes such as cult cinema,animation and the cinema, cinema and national identity,and non-Western cinema case study. In addition, you willconduct a supervised large scale production project todemonstrate your organisational and production skills.

How will I study?

Lectures, seminars, workshops, presentations and groupwork are supplemented by guest speakers (directors,editors, writers, producers), a dynamic programme ofscreenings, and cinema and studio-related field trips. Youwill be allocated a personal tutor, who will offer you asmuch support as you require. As well as multiple filmscreenings that form part of your studies, you also haveaccess to 'Free Film Fridays' with screenings of great filmson a big screen in our Studio Theatre.

How will I be assessed?

Assessments are varied, ranging from traditional essays

to film reviews, film and television production projects,critical readings of film extracts under class testconditions, and oral presentations.

Who will be teaching me?

Our programme is staffed by dedicated and enthusiasticfilm lecturers and tutors, who are not only activelypublishing or producing their own work but are alsocontinually revising their modules to ensure they reflectthe latest research.

A Great Study Environment

The Department of Media is based in Creative Edge, astate-of-the-art £17m building offering highlycontemporary suites of outstanding facilities for creativemedia students.

Key features include TV studios with broadcast capacityand full production capabilities, recording studios,sound-editing suites, animation studios, photographicstudio, radio studio and multimedia laboratory. Ourinnovative resources are designed to ensure you gainpractical experience to a professional standard.Dedicated support in the use of all creative mediafacilities is available through our Media DevelopmentTeam.

As a student in the Department of Media, you will benefitfrom our high-definition TV studios which come equipped

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with camera channels that can be operated via either astudio configuration or hand-held setup, productiongalleries and control rooms with reference lighting, aMedia Asset Management system (Editshare) whichensures a seamless tapeless workflow and providesnetwork storage for your work. There is a fullyindependent talk back system to all studio areas. You canalso expect to use industry standard equipment such asvision mixers, sound mixing consoles, a chroma keyinfinity wall, and fully populated motorised lighting rigs.

Media editing booths are available, equipped withsoftware such as Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere). Inaddition to this, Creative Edge boasts audio recordingstudios which enable you to access pro-Tools HD withdedicated Avid mixing desks, as well as sound practiceand performance rooms.

You may have the opportunity to help bring Liverpool'sSound City music festival to life. As part of an innovativepartnership, Film and Television students at Edge HillUniversity are invited to film and edit footage ofperformances to create high quality videos of bandswhich are used by Liverpool Sound City to promote thefestival worldwide.

You may also wish to get involved with the Edge Hill

Students Union’s online media platform, Vibe Media. Thisoffers many different opportunities for you to volunteerand gain experience of working within a mediaenvironment, whether as a DJ or TV presenter, organisingmarketing and events, or reviewing the latest films oralbum releases.

Depending on the number of students wishing toparticipate, representatives from the Guild of TelevisionCameramen may visit the University, providing trainingand also offering the opportunity (if you pass a practicaltest) to join the guild. There are also opportunities for youto work with a variety of organisations in a productionenvironment, ranging from internships with educationaltrusts, such as the Liverpool Film Academy, toindependent production companies such as LAProductions. Recent partners have included the Healthand Safety Executive (HSE) and Everton in theCommunity.

A season of alternative films is screened to broaden yourexperience of the cinematic medium. A range of trips andvisits are also organised, for example to the AestheticaShort Film Festival in York, to broaden your experienceand enable you to attend masterclasses by industryprofessionals. A dedicated 'Make Yourself Employable'week incorporates a series of talks, workshops andnetworking events.

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Modules

Year 1

FLM1011: How to Read a Film: Sound and ImageHow to Read a Film: Sound and Image (20 credits)How to Read a Film: Sound and ImageHow to Read a Film: Sound and Image gives you the language and skills needed to examine, interpret and write aboutfilms, examining a different film in depth each week. It is full of truly valuable activities, advice and guidance inbecoming an efficient reader of film.

FLM1014: How to Read a Film: ApproachesHow to Read a Film: Approaches (20 credits)How to Read a Film: ApproachesHow to Read a Film: Approaches takes you a step further into critical, analytical and theoretical spheres, examiningfilms in close detail and discovering some of the many significant academic and critical approaches to the cinema. Youwill be introduced to several important critical concepts such as structuralism, post-structuralism, Marxism, feminismand postmodernism.

MED1208: MoMoving Image Productionving Image Production (20 credits)MoMoving Image Productionving Image Production immerses you in moving image production practices. This includes the origination,development and refinement of ideas, the stages of pre-production, production and post-production, and the basics ofcamera operation, lighting and editing. The module will also acquaint you with the issues of resource and budgetaryconstraints and cover a range of creative, commercial and industrial contexts within which production may take place.You will be encouraged to bring knowledge, information and experiences gained outside the module to the productionpractice, thereby facilitating the development of creative critical approaches and problem-solving skills.

You will select one of the following modules:

MED1200: ScriptwritingScriptwriting (20 credits)ScriptwritingScriptwriting examines particular demands of scriptwriting for the moving image and, in particular, scriptwriting foranimation. During the module you will undertake a variety of exercises and practical writing projects designed to helpencourage an appreciation of the processes of dramatic creation. Ideas will be developed from initial concept throughto final animation production and translation of a finished product.

MED1202: Sound for PictureSound for Picture (20 credits)Sound for PictureSound for Picture introduces you to the theory and practice associated with film sound and particularlypost-production sound design. The module examines both the relevant theory and the technology necessary forsuccessful capture of audio suitable for film. You will record all of the sound for a short digital movie, using only onemicrophone and a digital recorder. You will then have the opportunity to explore the perceptual properties of soundand manipulate it for dramatic effect with industry standard software. Keeping a production diary will encourage youto reflect upon the skills you gain.

You will select two of the following modules:

FLM1013: WWorld Cinemas: Europeorld Cinemas: Europe (20 credits)WWorld Cinemas: Europeorld Cinemas: Europe enables you to recognise the impact of a range of significant national cinemas and directorsfrom across the history of cinema within their particular, unique contexts. This module will concentrate on Europe.

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FLM1016: WWorld Cinemas: Beorld Cinemas: Beyyond Europeond Europe (20 credits)WWorld Cinemas: Beorld Cinemas: Beyyond Europeond Europe concentrates on cinema outside Europe. Not only will your knowledge of internationalcinemas be dramatically broadened, but you will also discover the incredible breadth of styles, narratives andmotivations in the making of world film.

MED1417: Film and TFilm and Teleelevision History and Contevision History and Contextsxts (20 credits)Film and TFilm and Teleelevision History and Contevision History and Contextsxts takes a broadly comparative approach to the development of the UK and USfilm and television industries. This module covers the industrial, technological and economic synergies between filmand television from historical and contemporary perspectives. It looks at film production, distribution and exhibitionfrom transnational, national and regional perspectives. You will examine commercial broadcasting, satellite, cable andregional television as well as the wider impacts of convergence and conglomeration.

Language modules, delivered at the Edge Hill Language Centre, are available to study as an integral part of this degree.A single Language module can be studied instead of either FLM1013 World Cinemas: Europe, FLM1016 WorldCinemas: Beyond Europe or MED1417 Film and Television History and Contexts.

Year 2

FLM2035: Censorship and the CinemaCensorship and the Cinema (20 credits)Censorship and the CinemaCensorship and the Cinema enables you to learn about and debate the power relationships between industry,audience and censor during such happenings as the imposition of the Production Code in Hollywood during the 1930sand the Video Nasty scare in Britain in the 1980s.

MED2205: WWelcome to the Real Welcome to the Real World: Documentary Productionorld: Documentary Production (20 credits)WWelcome to the Real Welcome to the Real World: Documentary Productionorld: Documentary Production offers you the opportunity to research, develop and produce ashort documentary film that could be considered for submission to a festival or competition or for exhibition over analternative platform. The module gives you crucial experience of the technical, creative, organisational andadministrative demands involved in documentary production. You will be encouraged to experiment with techniquesand will attend workshops that focus on the development of creative practices and processes. The relationshipsbetween technical, creative, and aesthetic choices will be considered in relation to the 'real-world' issues of budgetconstraints and financing.

MED2209: Digital ShortsDigital Shorts (20 credits)Digital ShortsDigital Shorts is designed to give you the opportunity to make your own short film for submission to a festival orcompetition or for exhibition over an alternative platform. The overarching theme of this module is the development ofyour understanding of creativity and the creative processes in relation to film production.

You will select three of the following modules:

FLM2030: Film GenreFilm Genre (20 credits)Film GenreFilm Genre critically examines the functions and forms of film genres in their socio-historical contexts. The module alsointroduces you to genre theory and additional approaches relevant to genre analysis.

FLM2031: Realism and the CinemaRealism and the Cinema (20 credits)Realism and the CinemaRealism and the Cinema asks some fundamental questions about realism in film, what makes a 'realistic' film, what thekey realist film movements are and what we understand 'real' to mean.

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FLM2032: Film AuthorshipFilm Authorship (20 credits)Film AuthorshipFilm Authorship investigates the concepts of the film author and asks if we really can find the artist in the film. Themodules centres on an in-depth consideration of a range of authorship approaches to cinema.

FLM2033: Film Genre Case StudyFilm Genre Case Study (20 credits)Film Genre Case StudyFilm Genre Case Study enables you to critically engage in a detailed and specifically theorised study of a key Americanfilm genre. It is likely that you will be offered one Hollywood genre from a range of possibilities including, perhaps, themusical, the horror film, or science fiction cinema. Although the precise case study for the module may change withstaffing and with staff interests, the objectives will remain consistent.

FLM2034: Identity and RepresentationIdentity and Representation (20 credits)Identity and RepresentationIdentity and Representation is a challenging and provocative module that studies how certain identities have beenrepresented on the screen throughout cinema's history, highlighting both prejudice and groundbreaking resistance tothe norm.

MED2082: CreativCreative Research Methods and Professional Ethicse Research Methods and Professional Ethics (20 credits)CreativCreative Research Methods and Professional Ethicse Research Methods and Professional Ethics gives an overview of the main research methodologies used incommunications. You will get a chance to identify, justify and implement different methods and techniques dependingon the chosen topic and type of project. There is a focus on ethics in research and on ethics in the broader world ofpublic relations. This focus includes the ethical codes of the various professional organisations and a look at corporatesocial responsibility.

MED2217: Fact to Fiction: KFact to Fiction: Keey Debatesy Debates (20 credits)Fact to Fiction: KFact to Fiction: Keey Debatesy Debates engages with key ideas regarding film and television in relation to the factual and fictionalrepresentation of the world. The module emphasises that fact and fiction are part of a scale of representations whichinclude documentary formats, reality television, drama documentaries, dramatisations of factual content, and fictionfilms and television drama. It examines the impact of new technologies on how 'the real' is constructed and highlightschanges to the concept of 'witness' (Ellis 2000) due to an increase in mobile recording technologies.

MED2227: Spectacles, Bodies and Other Pleasures: Concepts in TSpectacles, Bodies and Other Pleasures: Concepts in Teleelevision, Animation and Filmvision, Animation and Film (20credits)Spectacles, Bodies and Other Pleasures: Concepts in TSpectacles, Bodies and Other Pleasures: Concepts in Teleelevision, Animation and Filmvision, Animation and Film is centred on how animation,television and film are in a constant process of change. This evolution is partially determined by new technologieswhich is reflected in contemporary media theory. The module aims to bring these theories together by analysing theexperience of the visual in contemporary media. It will thus draw attention to the increased emphasis on aesthetics infilm and television theory, the ideas of spectacle and the centrality of the body to the experience of different media. Itwill also reflect on issues of convergence, the global and divergence in relation to the visuality of media. You will gain adeeper insight into key concepts of animation, television and film by focusing on contemporary discourses in theirhistorical context, further enhancing your understanding of film, animation and television whilst also developing yourcritical and analytical skills.

MED2258: History on ScreenHistory on Screen (20 credits)History on ScreenHistory on Screen looks at how British, American and German cinemas respectively have represented the historicalperiod up to 1945 on screen, using a combination of contemporary and retrospective film productions. The module willthus explore not only the nature of cinematic representation in general, but also how each nation in turn constructs, orindeed, in the particular case of Germany, reconstructs, national identity through the prism of its past.

If you studied a Language module in Year 1, you may wish to study a further Language module in Year 2. This would

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form an integral part of your degree in place of FLM2035 Censorship and the Cinema.

Year 3

MED3209: Independent ProductionIndependent Production (40 credits)Independent ProductionIndependent Production develops your advanced production and post production skills contextualised withintheoretical frameworks, providing the opportunity to undertake a large-scale moving image production project, undersupervision. Emphasising the importance of developing as critically informed practitioners, the module will encourageyou to analyse and interrogate relationships between product, practice and audience and apply this understanding toyour own productions.

You will select two of the following modules:

FLM3021: TTeext to Screen 1xt to Screen 1 (20 credits)TTeext to Screen 1xt to Screen 1 reflects on how a large proportion of films are the results of adaptations of a novel, a short story, agraphic novel, and so forth. The module examines a range of examples, looking at the influences, restrictions andmotivations in the adaptation of stories to the screen.

FLM3022: Cinema and National IdentityCinema and National Identity (20 credits)Cinema and National IdentityCinema and National Identity investigates and debates issues of national identity and representation. Currently, thecinemas examined are Australian and New Zealand cinemas, and debates cover both theoretical and cultural concernsincluding gender, race and landscape.

FLM3023: Cult CinemaCult Cinema (20 credits)Cult CinemaCult Cinema introduces you to films that are often marginalised in academic film discourse as a consequence of theirmodes of production, content or manner of consumption. The module theoretically explores the interrelated conceptsof 'cult', 'trash' and 'exploitation' cinema.

FLM3025: TTeext to Screen 2xt to Screen 2 (20 credits)TTeext to Screen 2xt to Screen 2 introduces you to the phenomenon of film adaptation and to the critical discourses necessary forunderstanding that phenomenon. The module familiarises you with a variety of narrative forms (including the novel,the short story, sequential art and the interactive text) and how these are adapted for the cinema. You will alsoconsider external factors that may influence the adaptation process, including the presence of auteur directors, thefranchise and genre considerations.

FLM3026: Non-Non-WWestern Cinema Case Studyestern Cinema Case Study (20 credits)Non-Non-WWestern Cinema Case Studyestern Cinema Case Study explores an example of non-Western, non-English speaking cinema - currentlyJapanese cinema. It investigates cinematic, textual and ideological factors of Japanese films, both old and new, andconsiders global influences and effects.

FLM3027: Animation and the CinemaAnimation and the Cinema (20 credits)Animation and the CinemaAnimation and the Cinema provides a critical and historical overview of animation on film, encompassing mainstream,political and avant-garde forms and styles. The module encourages an appreciation of diverse animations from aroundthe globe.

MED3234: American Independent CinemaAmerican Independent Cinema (20 credits)American Independent CinemaAmerican Independent Cinema focuses on the industrial and economic dimensions of independent film production,distribution and exhibition. The module covers the development and changes in the American independent film sector

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from the late 1970s, looking at the growth of indie cinema and later Indiewood. In looking at the various dimensions ofindependent finance, production, distribution and exhibition, the module critically explores the very definitions ofindependence and the ways in which it has been conceptualised in relation to film.

You will select a further 40 credits from the following modules:

FLM3024: DissertationDissertation (40 credits)DissertationDissertation provides the opportunity to spend a whole year on an academic project of your own choosing,demonstrating your learning and skills attained over the course of your degree. A successful dissertation is often anindication of your suitability for further postgraduate study or research in film.

MED3207: Global ConGlobal Convvergence: Film and Tergence: Film and Teleelevision Drvision Drama in the 21st Centuryama in the 21st Century (20 credits)Global ConGlobal Convvergence: Film and Tergence: Film and Teleelevision Drvision Drama in the 21st Centuryama in the 21st Century rehearses some key developments in media inrelation to film and television fictions. In particular, it examines how new developments in media - and in particularconvergence technologies, multi-platform environments, new distribution technologies and aspects of global /glocalisation - impact on film and television drama. This necessitates a good knowledge of fictional forms in film andtelevision, which the module will also discuss. You will have a chance to consider how your own productions need toreflect these new environments and how this impacts on the design and production of content, the planning ofmarketing strategies, the relevance of global and diasporic audiences, and the way in which serial forms in particularcan communicate and engage with their audiences.

MED3232: TTeleelevision: Fvision: Form and Engagementorm and Engagement (20 credits)TTeleelevision: Fvision: Form and Engagementorm and Engagement examines television and key concepts from television studies in the context ofcultural and technological change. The module recognises the diversity of television as a cultural form, placing anemphasis both on fictional and factual genres and drawing attention to the institutional and consumption contexts inwhich television operates. Crucial to the module is the understanding that television is in a constant process of change,both culturally and technologically. As an important medium in our everyday lives, it is also under constant scrutinywhich affects decisions about policy, institutional change and consumption behaviour. The module will equip you with acritical understanding of television as a cultural practice that involves both production and reception.

MED3235: ContemporContemporary European Cinemaary European Cinema (20 credits)ContemporContemporary European Cinemaary European Cinema explores the landscape of 21st century cinema in Europe by examining the filmsproduced across the continent. Initially, the module will pose the question of what European cinema might be. You willthen explore the national cinema paradigm in Europe, authorship in Europe, and major pan-European themes andaesthetics. By means of close textual analysis, the module will explore the similarities and contrasts that emergebetween the nations and across the continent as a whole, and conclude with consideration of whether we can say withany certainty that a 'European' cinema exists.

If you studied Language modules in Years 1 and 2, you may wish to study a further Language module in Year 3. Thiswould form an integral part of your degree in place of either MED3207 Global Convergence: Film and TelevisionDrama in the 21st Century, MED3232 Television: Form and Engagement, or MED3235 Contemporary EuropeanCinema.

Optional modules provide an element of choice within the programme curriculum. The availability of optional modulesmay vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that theavailability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected bytimetabling requirements.

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Timetables

Timetables for your first week are normally available at the end of August prior to enrolment in September. You canexpect to receive your timetable for the rest of the academic year during your first week. Please note that while wemake every effort to ensure that timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place onany day of the week. Wednesday afternoons are normally reserved for sports and cultural activities.

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information, however our programmes aresubject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may necessitate alteration to, or the cancellationof, courses.

Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies, revisions to subject benchmarksstatements, to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right tomake variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Entry Criteria

Entry Requirements

Typical offer 120 UCAS Tariff points. No specific subjectsare required.

Example Offers

Some examples of how you can achieve 120 UCAS Tariffpoints are detailed below.

• A LA Leevvelsels – BBB;

• BTEC Extended Diploma (BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTECor combination of BTECQCF qualifications)QCF qualifications) – Distinction, Distinction, Merit(DDM);

• Access to Higher Education DiplomaAccess to Higher Education Diploma – 45 credits atLevel 3, for example 24 credits at Distinction and21 credits at Merit. The required total can beattained from various credit combinations.

Please note, the above examples may differ from actualoffers made. A combination of A Level and BTEC awardsmay also be accepted.

As long as you have a minimum of two A Levels (orequivalent), there is no maximum number ofqualifications that we will accept UCAS points from. Thisincludes additional qualifications such as the WelshBaccalaureate and Extended Project Qualification (EPQ),AS Levels that haven't been continued to A Level, andGeneral Studies AS or A Level awards.

For further information on how you can meet the entryrequirements, including details ofalternative qualifications, please visitwww.edgehill.ac.uk/offers.

EU students can get country-specific information aboutthe University's entry requirements and equivalentnational qualifications at www.edgehill.ac.uk/eu.

International students should visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/international for information on the entry criteria foroverseas applicants.

Are there any alternative ways to meet theentry requirements?

If you have the ability to study for a degree but lack thenecessary qualifications or confidence, our Fastrack:Preparation for Higher Education course could be foryou. This free, seven-week programme provides a greatopportunity to enhance your study skills and subjectknowledge and demonstrate that you are ready to studya particular subject with us, in lieu of achieving the UCASTariff points in the entry criteria.

Upon successful completion of a Fastrack course, you willbe well placed to progress onto a corresponding Edge HillUniversity degree, although additional entryrequirements may apply and the availability of specificprogrammes cannot be guaranteed. For moreinformation, visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/fastrack.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Edge Hill University recognises learning gainedelsewhere, whether through academic credit andqualifications acquired from other relevant courses ofstudy or through recognition of an individual'sprofessional and employment experience (also referredto as 'experiential learning').

Previous learning that is recognised in this way may beused towards meeting the entry requirements for aprogramme and/or for exemption from part of aprogramme. It is your responsibility to make a claim forrecognition of prior learning. For guidance, please consultthe University's Recognition of Prior Learning Policy andcontact the faculty in which you are interested instudying.

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Career Prospects

What are my career prospects?

You will be well placed to progress to a career inindependent filmmaking, TV production, journalism,project management, specialised film schools, projectmanagement, film programming, further study, the mediaand creative industries, marketing, social media, teaching(further training required) and research.

How can I enhance my employability?

It is useful to consider, even before you apply, how youwill spend your time while studying and make the most ofyour university experience.

Optional, additional activities may be available on thisdegree which could help to prepare you for a stimulatingand rewarding career. These include:

• Sandwich YSandwich Yearsears - you may have the opportunity toapply to complete a sandwich year placement,

usually as the third year of a four year degree, andgain highly relevant work experience;

• ErErasmus+ and Studyasmus+ and Study AbroadAbroad - you may have theopportunity to apply to spend time studying orworking abroad, usually as the third year of a fouryear degree, enabling you to immerse yourself in adifferent culture;

• Language LLanguage Learningearning - you may be able to selectlanguage modules, delivered at the Edge HillLanguage Centre, as an integral part of your degree(for which you will gain academic credits).Alternatively, it may be possible to participate inLanguage Steps classes as additional study.

Please note, the availability of these additional activitiescannot be guaranteed for all students. Depending onavailability and the number of students wanting toparticipate, there may be a competitive applicationprocess for sandwich year placements or studying abroadopportunities or you may be required to secure a relevantplacement yourself.

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Finance

Tuition Fees

If you are a prospective UK or EU student who will bejoining this undergraduate degree in academic year2018/19, tuition fees are still to be announced by theGovernment. You are advised to check this page regularlyand once the position has been confirmed we will updatethis information.

Tuition fees for international students enrolling on theprogramme in academic year 2018/19 are £11,800 perannum.

The University may administer a small inflationary rise intuition fees, in line with Government policy, insubsequent academic years as you progress through thecourse.

Financial Support

Subject to eligibility, UK and EU students can apply for aTuition Fee Loan from the Government to cover the fullcost of tuition fees. UK and EU students may also beeligible to apply for additional funding to help with livingcosts.

For comprehensive information about the financialsupport available to eligible UK and EU students joiningthis programme in academic year 2018/19, together withdetails of how to apply for funding, please view ourMoney Matters 2018/19 guide at www.edgehill.ac.uk/undergradfinance2018.

Financial support information for international studentscan be found at www.edgehill.ac.uk/international/fees.

Scholarships

Edge Hill University offers a range of scholarships with acompetitive application process for prospective full-timeundergraduate students. These scholarships aren't linkedto academic success and celebrate determination, talentand achievement beyond your coursework, for instancein creativity, enterprise, ICT, performance, sport orvolunteering.

Additional scholarships, which you may qualify to receive,reward outstanding grades and are available to eligibleUK and EU students.

To find out more about scholarships, to assess youreligibility, and to meet some of our dedicated scholarshipwinners, visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/scholarships.

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Apply

How to Apply

Apply online through UCAS at www.ucas.com.

Visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/applyucas to find out moreabout the application process.

Should you accept an offer of a place to study with us andformally enrol as a student, you will be subject to theprovisions of the regulations, rules, codes, conditions andpolicies which apply to our students. These are availableat www.edgehill.ac.uk/studentterms.

Visit Us

If you are considering applying to study at Edge Hill

University, the best way to gain an insight into studentlife is to discover our stunning campus for yourself byattending an open day. You can view dates and book yourplace at www.edgehill.ac.uk/opendays.

Alternatively, if you are unable to attend an open day, youcan find out more about all of our events for prospectivestudents, including monthly campus tours,at www.edgehill.ac.uk/visitus.

Request a Prospectus

If you would like to explore our full range of degreesbefore you apply, you can order an undergraduateprospectus at www.edgehill.ac.uk/undergradprospectus.

Get in Touch

If you have any questions about this programme or whatit's like to study at Edge Hill University, please contact:

• Course Enquiries

• Tel: 01695 657000

• Email: [email protected]

International students should visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/international or email [email protected] withany queries about overseas study.

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