This course allows you to study Film jointly with a language (Chinese, French, German, Italian or Spanish) which can be studied from beginners or advanced level. You will develop written and oral skills and learn about cultural aspects related to the chosen language. Film study combines critical and creative work and practice (e.g. digital technology, scriptwriting, podcasting, computer games). This course will equip you with practical, linguistic and transferable skills - making you a multilingual and employable global citizen.

All language modules include written skills (e.g. translation and essay writing) and oral skills taught by a native speaker.

Optional modules available in Modern Languages allow you to gain insight into the cinema, literature, history, and culture of the country whose language you are studying.

Within Film Studies, you will have the opportunity to examine the discipline from a theoretical and practical perspective. This will involve learning about film theory and also film making techniques. The range of modules on offer means you will be able to develop and explore your own interests.

There are also extra-curricular activities that will both boost your subject knowledge and allow you to get to know your fellow students. These include cultural and social events organised by student-run societies in the academic departments. In addition, Pontio – Bangor University’s Arts and Innovation Centre – means that there will be a range of plays, films and other performances only a short walk away from where many of your classes will be taking place.

Why choose Bangor University for this course?

• Flexible degree structure to tailor the course to your interests.
• Top 10 for German, French and Spanish (Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020).
• The fantastic opportunity to broaden your horizons during a year abroad.
• Film Studies has a fully equipped media centre with editing suites, production studios, media and digital media equipment.
• Many members of staff in Film are practising professionals and consultants.

For the Modern Languages element, you will have 3-4 hours of language classes per week plus classes in your Modern Languages optional modules. Tuition is mainly in small groups and there are few formal lectures. Assessment involves coursework and written and oral examinations

Your classes for Film Studies are generally taught in small groups which involve a combination of workshops and seminars. Assessment varies from module to another, and includes elements such as coursework assignments such as essays, exams, and practical work.

You will also complete a dissertation as part of your degree, and you will normally have approximately 10-12 hours of classes per week.

Studying a course such as Modern Languages and Film Studies equips you with a range of skills that are relevant to a wide variety of careers. Students with expertise in these areas often go into jobs in areas such as teaching, translating, creative industries and film making. In addition, they also embark upon successful careers in the public sector, marketing, business, commerce and media. In other words, you will gain a range of skills that are valued highly by employers from a wide variety of different sectors.

Our French courses will give you advanced skills in the French language, and a broad range of specialised insights into the culture, society and history that go with it.

'With Foundation Year' options are available for this course. Apply for Modern Languages (with Foundation Year) or Media Studies and Production (with Foundation Year).