Certificate of Higher Education - CHE

Diploma of Higher Education - DHE

Bachelor of Arts with Honours - BAH

Level 4 Core

Level 4

Level 6 Optional

Level 6 Core

Level 6

Level 5 Core

Study Abroad

Optional placement

Level 5 Optional

Optional Study Semester

Level 5

Programme Structure

6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English language proficiency test.

6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English language proficiency test. Offerings: All

112 Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>National Certificate (RQF): Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Certificate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Diploma (RQF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Diploma subjects / grades required: D*D* from a relevant subject area is required if no other level 3 qualifications are taken</li>
<li>National Extended Diploma (RQF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Diploma subjects / grades required: DMM in a relevant subject area is required if no other level 3 qualifications are taken</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>National Certificate (RQF): Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Certificate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Diploma (RQF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Diploma subjects / grades required: D*D* from a relevant subject area is required if no other level 3 qualifications are taken</li>
<li>National Extended Diploma (RQF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Diploma subjects / grades required: DMM in a relevant subject area is required if no other level 3 qualifications are taken</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>Access to Higher Education Diploma acceptability: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Further information: At least 9 Distinctions and 36 Merits, or any other combination that equates to 112 UCAS Tariff points in a relevant subject</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Access to Higher Education Diploma acceptability: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Further information: At least 9 Distinctions and 36 Merits, or any other combination that equates to 112 UCAS Tariff points in a relevant subject</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>T Level requirements: 112 UCAS Tariff points in a relevant subject</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>T Level requirements: 112 UCAS Tariff points in a relevant subject</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>Irish Leaving Certificate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Grades / subjects required: 112 UCAS Tariff points with a maximum 20 UCAS Tariff points from Ordinary Level</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Irish Leaving Certificate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Grades / subjects required: 112 UCAS Tariff points with a maximum 20 UCAS Tariff points from Ordinary Level</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>Are Level 3 NVQs acceptable? Acceptable when combined with other qualifications</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Are Level 3 NVQs acceptable? Acceptable when combined with other qualifications</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

As part of LJMU’s commitment to widening access we offer eligible students entry to their chosen course at a reduced threshold between 8 and 16 UCAS points. This applies if you are a student who has experience of living in local authority care or if you have participated in one of LJMU’s sustained outreach programmes such as a summer university. Please contact course enquiries for further details.

As part of LJMU’s commitment to widening access we offer eligible students entry to their chosen course at a reduced threshold between 8 and 16 UCAS points. This applies if you are a student who has experience of living in local authority care or if you have participated in one of LJMU’s sustained outreach programmes such as a summer university. Please contact course enquiries for further details.  Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>Minimum number of A Levels required: 2</li>
<li>Is general studies acceptable? Yes</li>
<li>Average A Level offer: BBC</li>
<li>Are AS level awards acceptable? Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Maximum AS Level points accepted: 20</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Minimum number of A Levels required: 2</li>
<li>Is general studies acceptable? Yes</li>
<li>Average A Level offer: BBC</li>
<li>Are AS level awards acceptable? Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Maximum AS Level points accepted: 20</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>Welsh Baccalaureate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Welsh Baccalaureate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

Prior to starting the programme applicants must have obtained Grade C or Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification below:
<ul>
<li>Key Skills Level 2 in English/Maths</li>
<li>NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading</li>
<li>Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English</li>
<li>Higher Diploma in Maths/English</li>
<li>Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths/English</li>
<li>Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number</li>
<li>Welsh GCSE in Maths or Numeracy</li>
<li>Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number</li>
</ul>

Prior to starting the programme applicants must have obtained Grade C or Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification below:
<ul>
<li>Key Skills Level 2 in English/Maths</li>
<li>NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading</li>
<li>Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English</li>
<li>Higher Diploma in Maths/English</li>
<li>Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths/English</li>
<li>Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number</li>
<li>Welsh GCSE in Maths or Numeracy</li>
<li>Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

Mature and non standard applicants may be invited to attend interview

Mature and non standard applicants may be invited to attend interview Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Additional information: 112 UCAS Tariff points from IB Composite parts, or in combination with other Level 3 qualifications</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Additional information: 112 UCAS Tariff points from IB Composite parts, or in combination with other Level 3 qualifications</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

​Applications are welcomed from mature and non-standard applicants, who will be considered on an individual basis. These applicants may be required to submit an essay and/or attend an interview, and should demonstrate potential and motivation and/or have relevant experience.   International applicants will be considered in line with UK qualifications.

​Applications are welcomed from mature and non-standard applicants, who will be considered on an individual basis. These applicants may be required to submit an essay and/or attend an interview, and should demonstrate potential and motivation and/or have relevant experience.   International applicants will be considered in line with UK qualifications. Offerings: All

Is a DBS check required?
No

Is a DBS check required?
No Offerings: All

A range of films from diverse cultural and industrial backgrounds from 1895 to present.

Analyse: describe and interpret artistic and cultural representations with an understanding of their generic, stylistic and institutional properties.

Work co-operatively as a member of a team.

The techniques and practices involved in the production of audio-visual artefacts.

Evaluate; exercise independent judgement in the selection of material for critical and creative activities; in the assessment of critical and creative contexts; and in the articulation of informed and reasoned arguments (expressed in oral, written or audio-visual forms).

Research, plan, shoot and edit fiction and/or non-fiction audio-visual artefacts.

Synthesise: information, ideas, critical perspectives and media production practices.

Theoretical, historical and critical debates about film.

Take responsibility for personal work, responding to criticism and practising self-evaluation.

Reflect: develop an understanding of the students' own subject position with reference to film-related texts and contexts.

The variety of cultural and industrial contexts in which these texts are produced, disseminated and received.

Locate, select and retrieve relevant material for independent or tutor-guided assignments (theoretical and/or practical).

Historicise: comprehend the operation of moving image texts within history. Identify the features of historical contexts that facilitate particular cultural expressions and inform the construction of particular identities.

Conceptualise: abstract from the specific conditions of a context in order to formulate key issues and questions.

Communicate effectively in a number of forms: group discussions, oral presentation, written work and digital film and television production.

Approach tasks independently, creatively and in a disciplined manner.

Undertake critical research: formulating a topic or hypothesis, reviewing debates and existing literature, assessing differing perspectives and constructing an argument.

Design, carry out and present research projects for the theoretical and/or practical assignments.

Course Catalogue

Film Studies - 33010 - BA (Hons)