Manchester: Where film comes to life

A creatively vibrant city that’s home to multiple to cinemas and film festivals, Manchester is a cinephile’s paradise. 

Studying here, you’ll learn about film history and theory, studying cinema from a multitude of genres, periods and places. Our Department specialisms include: fantasy, science fiction, documentaries, and world cinema. 

You can even study film as a Joint Honours degree alongside a range of complementary subjects in the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures.  

Hear from our students on why they study Film Studies at Manchester. 

Students using a camera on the campus

Ranked 1st in the UK for Cinematics.

The UK’s most targeted university by top employers.

Access a library containing thousands of films.

Take advantage of hands-on filmmaking opportunities.

Hear from our students

Film Studies in action

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HOME: an independent cinema, theatre and art gallery in Manchester city centre.
Students filming on campus.
Students filming on campus.
A film screening in a lecture theatre.
A film screening in a lecture theatre.

Student blogs

Hayley Cregor

Why I chose to study Film Studies.

Moving to the UK is a big step, bringing independence and new experiences. Manchester offers a diverse, affordable city with great culture and travel links.

At university, you’ll focus on your subject while building skills and exploring opportunities that support your future career.

 

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What our students say

Noah Lennon, BA Drama and Film Studies

"I chose to study this course due to its flexibility and versatility. I believe very few courses offer what Manchester does when it comes to Drama and Cinematics.  The beauty of it is that you have a high amount of agency in choosing your modules. 

You may come here wanting to just be an actor but due to the diversity of the curriculum, you’ll soon want to pursue other professions too such as playwrighting, screenwriting and directing."

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Monet Page, BA Drama and Film Studies.

"I graduated from my degree in 2023, where I had discovered a love for the television industry, especially production. Now my role involves the facilitation of crewing, with my primary focus being the recruitment of staff for Emmerdale and Coronation Street. 

My course helped me to develop many key skills which have aided me throughout my career so far."

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