2024/25 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

BA Modern Languages and Film Studies (Thai) (For students entering from September 2024 onwards)

Total credits: 480

Entry requirements:

Entry Requirements are available on the Course Search entry

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

School of Languages, Cultures, and Societies

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:

The programme will meet the QAA Benchmarks defined for Languages, Cultures and Societies outlined here: 

https://www.qaa.ac.uk/the-quality-code/subject-benchmark-statements/subject-benchmark-statement-languages-cultures-and-societies

The programme will meet the QAA Benchmarks defined for Communication, Media Film and Cultural Studies outlined here:

https://www.qaa.ac.uk/docs/qaa/subject-benchmark-statements/subject-benchmark-statement-communication-media-film-and-cultural-studies.pdf?sfvrsn=28e2cb81_4

Programme specification:

The information on this page is accurate for students entering the programme from September 2024. For students who entered the programme before September 2024, you can find the details of your programme: BA Modern Languages and Film Studies (Thai)

The BA Modern Languages and Film Studies is a Joint Honours programme combining the study of one world language and culture with the study of world cinemas and audio-visual cultures. Studying for a Joint Honours degree allows you to gain an in-depth knowledge of two subjects, through first-class teaching and including a period of residence abroad. This Modern Languages and Film Studies program is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in an increasingly multicultural and visually mediated world where linguistic proficiency and the insight into how cinematic images mediate societies are invaluable assets.

BA Modern Languages and Film Studies provides you with the opportunity to explore the richness of world cinemas and audio-visual cultures, and gain in-depth knowledge of historical, theoretical, and intercultural approaches to the study of film, as well as the essential communication, research and evaluation skills valued by employers. At the same time, you will develop the language skills and cultural competence that will enable you to engage with and understand how different people and audio-visual contents and media interact bridging linguistic and cultural divides within and between countries.

Our BA Film Studies begins with structured study across a number of bespoke compulsory modules that introduce you to the foundations of the discipline and to other forms of audio-visual culture. You will find out more about the history, language and art of film as a global industry and develop a toolbox of analytical methods and skills.

You will acquire good research skills and be able to analyse complex information before drawing your own conclusions. Having begun your studies with anything from beginner to post-A-level competence in your language of choice, you will graduate with the ability to communicate and defend your views clearly in another language, orally and in writing. In addition, you will have strong research and organisational skills and be confident working independently and in a team. You will also have a strong understanding of cultural diversity, allowing you to work effectively with people whose backgrounds differ from your own. You may have additional applied language skills such as translation and business communication.

Cultural fluency is a cornerstone of effective communication and is essential for understanding of world cinemas and audio-visual cultures. In addition to modules about film culture, genre and the power of film to shape the world we live in, you will have the opportunity to draw on the wider expertise of the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies in world cinemas by choosing modules such as French, German, Italian, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, Brazilian and Japanese cinemas.

Across all levels, our BA Modern Languages and Film Studies programme offers research-led teaching from enthusiastic experts in the field. It also offers innovative assessment methods such as sequence analyses, creative logs, and video essays. It finally includes a considerable element of research-based learning that culminates in an independent research project of your choice at Level 3. This may take the form of a dissertation or a podcast.

A Modern Languages and Film Studies degree opens doors to a myriad of exciting career paths across the service and cultural sectors domestically and internationally.

Year1 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

At Level 1, students must study 120 credits. Students are required to take 60 credits in Film Studies and 60 credits in Thai.

Compulsory modules:

All students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Route A

Students with prior knowledge of Thai will, subject to a placement test, be required to study the following modules:

Route B

Students with no prior knowledge of Thai will be required to study the following modules:

Year2 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

We are currently refreshing our courses to make sure students have the best possible experience. Where there is no module code link below the full module details are not yet available. Before you are required to enrol on a module full details will be provided.

Compulsory modules:

Students will be required to study the compulsory module:

Year3 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

We are currently refreshing our courses to make sure students have the best possible experience. Where there is no module code link below the full module details are not yet available. Before you are required to enrol on a module full details will be provided.

Compulsory modules:

At Level 2, students must study 120 credits. Students are required to take a minimum of 40 credits in Film Studies and a minimum of 60 credits in Thai. Overall, students must take 100 credits across their two subjects. The remaining 20 credits may be taken as discovery modules or as further options with Film Studies or Thai.

Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Students are required to study 20 credits of the following optional modules:
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Students are required to study 20 credits of the following lists of optional modules (Baskets 1-3). Students can take only ONE module per Basket: 

Basket 1

Basket 2

Basket 3

Discovery modules:

All students may take up to 20 credits of discovery modules.

Year4 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

We are currently refreshing our courses to make sure students have the best possible experience. Where there is no module code link below the full module details are not yet available. Before you are required to enrol on a module full details will be provided.

Compulsory modules:

At Level 3, students must study 120 credits. Students are required to take a minimum of 40 credits in Thai and a minimum of 40 credits in Film Studies. Overall, students must take 100 credits across their two subjects. The remaining 20 credits may be taken as discovery modules or as further options with Film Studies or Thai.

All students must take 40 credits as a Final Year Project (FYP) module, which can be taken in - and count towards - either of their two subjects (EITHER Film Studies OR Thai).  

Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Students will be required to study ONE of the following Finale Year Project (FYP) modules:

Students who take their FYP in Film Studies are required to take a minimum of 20 credits and may take up to 40 credits from the following lists of optional modules (from Basket 1 AND Basket 2).

Students who take their FYP in Thai may take up to 20 credits from the following lists of optional modules (from EITHER Basket 1 OR Basket 2).

Basket 1

Basket 2

Students who take their FYP in Thai are required to take a minimum of 20 credits and may take up to 40 credits from the following lists of optional modules (from Basket 3 AND Basket4). Students can take only ONE module per Basket.

Students who take their FYP in Thai may take up to 20 credits from the following lists of optional modules (from EITHER Basket 3 OR Basket 4).

Basket 3 

Basket 4

All students may study up to 20 credits from the following list of optional modules:

Discovery modules:

All students may take up to 20 credits of discovery modules.

Last updated: 29/04/2024 16:09:36

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