History with Film Studies (Including Year Abroad)
University of EssexHistory with Film Studies (Including Year Abroad) BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Essex, based in Colchester, taught full-time over 4 years. Typical A-level entry is BBB.
A-Level Entry
BBB
Typical offer · UCAS
UCAS Points
112 - 120 points
Typical offer · UCAS
About this course
In this degree, by combining your study of history with film, you learn how history – its documentation and study – has changed since the advent of the moving pictures. Our course allows you to explore history and film studies, and graduate with a strong competence in both disciplines.
In your history modules you discover both the early modern and modern periods, and explore challenging questions concerning the impact of political, social and cultural change on individuals, social groups, and regions.
You also have the opportunity to explore film across a broad range of genres, time periods, and regions, from Hollywood, world and independent cinema, to documentaries and television. Simultaneously, you have the chance to develop hands-on experience in film production and production management, essential for careers in the film and television industry.
Entry Requirements
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 4 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Colchester
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- History, Film studies, Photography
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ