History and Film Studies

Film and history have been intertwined since the invention of the moving image at the beginning of the 20th century. whether film has been used to depict history or to sway its course, the overlapping of these two disciplines has long been a source of scholarly and cultural fascination. in this degree you’ll explore the key aspects of this relationship over a range of modules. you’ll explore the representation of history in genres such as documentary and propaganda films. at the same time you’ll engage with the history of cinema. you’ll also have access to first-hand archival experience at the east anglian film archive with which uea has a special relationship. you’ll be able to use the materials to reconstruct aspects of local history or use them to make a film of your own.

Your history and film studies degree will prepare you for work in a wide array of fields. you’ll have the skills to work in the film and other creative industries. or you could choose to enter the museum and heritage sector, both in the uk and elsewhere in the world. alternatively, you might decide to continue your academic passion with postgraduate study at uea.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. University of East Anglia has partnerships with the following companies: