Certificate of Higher Education - CHE

Diploma of Higher Education - DHE

Bachelor of Arts with Honours - BAH

Level 6 Core

Level 6 Optional

Level 6

Level 5 Optional

Study Abroad

Optional placement

Level 5 Core

Optional Study Semester

Level 5

Level 4 Core

Level 4

Programme Structure

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
You need to obtain the required UCAS points from a related subject area.

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
You need to obtain the required UCAS points from a related subject area. 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

Extended Diploma: DMM - DDM. Offerings: All

BBC - ABB (112 - 128) Offerings: All

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. Offerings: All

​Extended Diploma: DMM - DDM Offerings: All

BBC - ABB Minimum Number of A Levels: 2 Maximum AS UCAS Points: 20

BBC - ABB Minimum Number of A Levels: 2 Maximum AS UCAS Points: 20 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

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
Pass overall with a minimum of 112 points

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
Pass overall with a minimum of 112 points 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

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

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

Is a DBS check required?
No

Is a DBS check required?
No Offerings: All

Evidence knowledge and understanding of a range of films from diverse cultural and industrial backgrounds from 1895 to the present day.

Demonstrate a critical awareness of the variety of cultural and industrial contexts by which these texts are produced, disseminated and received.

Take responsibility for your own learning, responding to feedback and practising self-evaluation.

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.

Apply effective self-management including meeting deadlines, prioritising tasks and fulfilling own roles and responsibilities.

Organise and manage supervised, self-directed projects and work productively in a group or team, showing abilities at different times to listen, contribute and lead effectively.

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

Work in flexible, creative and independent ways, showing self-discipline, self-direction and reflexivity.

Evidence knowledge and understanding of theoretical, historical and critical debates about film.

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 written, oral or audiovisual forms). 

Critically evaluate developing professional skills and knowledge and formulate a personal plan for securing employment.

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

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

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

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

Create, research, pitch, plan, produce and post produce audiovisual artefacts.

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

Put to use a range of IT skills from basic competences such as word-processing to more complex editing software packages.

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

Produce work which demonstrates the techniques and practices involved in the production of audiovisual artefacts.

Course Catalogue

Film Studies - 33010 - BA (Hons)