Modern Languages and Film Studies BA

Course overview

At Leeds, you can study film with one of 10 languages.

Modern Languages and Film Studies gives you a unique insight into global film culture alongside the study of a language and its cultural context.

You’ll explore the richness of world cinemas – meaning that your studies will be based on the phenomenon of film creation in different places and periods, not just Hollywood. You’ll also reach a professional standard in your chosen language.

Through a combination of compulsory and optional modules you’ll gain an in-depth knowledge of theoretical, critical and intercultural approaches used in film studies, while developing and consolidating your spoken and written language skills. You’ll also choose from modules that explore the culture, history and politics of the area(s) where your language is spoken.

During your year abroad you’ll gain international experience whilst furthering your linguistic ability. In your final year you’ll developed an extended research project in which you can draw on what you have learned during your degree. This allows you to showcase your knowledge and skills.

This joint honours degree offers you teaching of the highest standard, in a research-intensive environment where enthusiastic experts and students come together to explore film and literary culture. You’ll be encouraged to get involved in a range of activities organised by the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies and the Centre for World Cinemas and Digital Cultures.

Entry requirements

A-level: ABB

• Where a post-A level language route is taken, a B grade in the relevant language is required.

• Where Chinese or Japanese is taken, a GCSE in any modern language is required.

• Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required.

International Baccalaureate

Career opportunities

A degree in Modern Languages and Film Studies will equip you with a wide range of transferable skills.

You’ll graduate with proficiency in your chosen language and have a real appreciation of the culture(s) that speak your chosen language. You'll also be a critical thinker who can research different sources and form conclusions from the information you find.

Your communication skills will enable you to explain and defend your views clearly, either verbally or in writing. Because you’ve also gained organisational skills from managing two different subjects, you’ll be attractive to employers in all kinds of industries.

Graduates have gone on to succeed in careers in publishing, law, advertising and marketing, journalism, education, charity work, business and finance and the civil service. Many others have pursued postgraduate studies.

You can read more about the range of careers our Modern Languages and Film Studies graduates progress into, as well as the support we offer you throughout your degree.

We encourage you to prepare for your career from day one. That’s one of the reasons Leeds graduates are so sought after by employers.

Our unique approach helps you make the most of University by supporting your academic and personal development.

The Careers Centre and staff in your faculty provide a range of help and advice to help you plan your career and make well-informed decisions along the way, even after you graduate. Find out more at the Careers website