Film and German (BA)

The main teaching format is a tutor-led lecture, followed by a seminar. Most film modules also have a screening each week that links to the particular topic or theme. You can access a vast array of films in our well-equipped libraries.

Each year, we offer a customisable course programme with a mix of compulsory and optional modules. Optional modules encourage you to develop your personal interests and to study particular areas in greater detail.

Your core German language modules depend on your ability level. We will put you in the most appropriate stage to develop your spoken and written skills.

Year 1 overview

We will introduce you to Film studies, starting with classical Hollywood. You'll learn more about this important early period for cinema and develop your critical and analytical skills.

You'll take a core module for modern language students. It outlines the academic conventions you'll need and offers guidance on study skills.

Optional modules will cover topics such as:

• modern German culture

• European and world cinema

• German history, politics and society

Year 2 overview

You can learn more about German history and society with modules on:

• Weimar cinema

• Vienna and Berlin's metropolitan cultures

• media perspectives on modern Germany

• language and society

And take Film modules such as:

• film noir

• animation

• scriptwriting

• women and Hollywood

• British, European, and world cinema

A special module will help you plan your year abroad.

Year 3 overview

You'll spend your third year in a German-speaking country and improve your language and cultural skills. Students usually go to Germany, though you may choose Austria or Switzerland.

We'll help you choose a placement abroad that interests you. You can:

• study at one of our partner universities

• work as an English language assistant in a school

• find an approved work placement

During your time away, you'll produce an independent research project in German. It will show original thought and help improve your language.

Year 4 overview

You'll take a module examining your experiences abroad. This will help you produce an enhanced CV.

You'll write a dissertation on a topic of your choice, from either subject area, to develop your independent research skills. A supervisor with research expertise on your topic will support you.

You can also choose from modules on topics including:

• horror, science fiction and fantasy film

• stardom

• race, gender and sexuality in British cinema

• contemporary American cinema

• language and the city

• minorities and migrants

• contemporary German-Jewish literature

Want more detail? See all the modules in the course.

The learning activities for this course include the following:

• lectures
• classes and tutorials
• coursework
• individual and group projects
• independent learning (studying on your own)

How you'll spend your course time:

Academic support

You’ll be supported by a personal academic tutor and have access to a senior tutor.

Course leader

Shelley Cobb is the course leader.

Film and Modern Languages at Southampton will give you a strong foundation in skills that are attractive to all graduate employers:

• written and verbal communication

• understanding and adapting to different cultures

• analytical and critical thinking

• research

• organisation

• project management

The year spent abroad will show employers that you're independent, curious and resourceful.

Our research staff and industry experts will help you gain a picture of the film and TV industries today.

Some modules include work experience. How the arts work, for example, shows you how to programme and manage a professional arts venue.

Humanities students can take employability modules to learn how to plan a future career. These consist of lectures and seminars given by experts, employers and alumni. They cover:

• careers opportunities for humanities graduates, including digital jobs

• entrepreneurial and start-up options

• psychometric and skills assessment to help you discover hidden talents

 Volunteer opportunities will build your work-related skills. For example:

• Union Films is our on-campus cinema where you can develop new skills, such as team leading, projection and digital design

• our student film societies, FilmSoc and Wessex Films, where you arrange film screenings, help organise the University's Film Festival or take workshops to develop your skills

• our radio and TV societies can give you hands-on experience of making television and radio shows

Some of our graduates go on to careers in film and media, including: film production, editing and post-production, distribution and marketing. Others continue into postgraduate studies or find employment in careers such as:

• advertising, marketing and PR

• arts based careers

• charities

• civil service

• financial sector jobs

• journalism

• legal sector jobs

• teaching

• translation

Careers services at Southampton

We are a top 20 UK university for employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2019). Our Careers and Employability Service will support you throughout your time as a student and for up to 5 years after graduation. This support includes:

• work experience schemes

• CV and interview skills and workshops

• networking events

• careers fairs attended by top employers

• a wealth of volunteering opportunities

• study abroad and summer school opportunities

We have a vibrant entrepreneurship culture and our dedicated start-up supporter, Futureworlds, is open to every student.

Work in industry

We can help you find placements and work with local, national and international employers. You can take work placements through our Excel internship scheme or Year in Employment scheme.

Tuition fees

Fees for a year's study:

• UK students pay £9,250.
• EU and international students pay £18,520.

What your fees pay for

Your tuition fees pay for the full cost of tuition and all examinations.

Find out how to:

• pay your tuition fees

• calculate your student finances

Accommodation and living costs, such as travel and food, are not included in your tuition fees. Explore:

• accommodation costs

• living costs

• budgeting advice

Bursaries, scholarships and other funding

If you're a UK or EU student and your household income is under £25,000 a year, you may be able to get a University of Southampton bursary to help with your living costs. Find out about bursaries and other funding we offer at Southampton.

If you're a care leaver or estranged from your parents, you may be able to get a specific bursary.

Get in touch for advice about student money matters.

Scholarships and grants

You may be able to get a scholarship or grant that's linked to your chosen subject area.

We award scholarships and grants for travel, academic excellence, or to students from underrepresented backgrounds.

Support during your course

The Student Services Centre offers support and advice on money to students. You may be able to access our Student Support fund and other sources of financial support during your course.

Funding for EU and international students

Find out about funding you could get as an international student.

When you apply use:

• UCAS course code: RW26
• UCAS institution code: S27

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What happens after you apply?

We will assess your application on the strength of your:

• predicted grades
• academic achievements
• personal statement
• academic reference

We aim to respond to you within 2 to 6 weeks with a decision about your application.

Equality and diversity

We treat and select everyone in line with our Equality and Diversity Statement.

Got a question?

If you're not sure that you have the right experience or qualifications to get onto this course please contact our enquiries team; we're very happy to help.

Email: enquiries@southampton.ac.uk
Tel: +44(0)23 8059 5000