BA Dutch with Film Studies

The Dutch and Film Studies BA at University College London provides a fascinating and engaging avenue for both the culture and linguistics enthusiast or the diehard movie buff. It offers a four-year full-time course, allowing for immersive studies in both the Dutch language and culture, and in film studies. The course equips students with language proficiency and understanding of Dutch-speaking culture as well as detailed knowledge on cinematic tradition and theory.Course Content: Over the four years of the course, students will delve into various themes and historical periods in Dutch and Film studies. The first two years focus on language acquisition and foundational history courses, while the final two years expand on advanced topics and include an optional placement year for Dutch students in the Netherlands or Flanders. The film studies aspect of the course allows students to explore a wide range of cinema, from silent film through to contemporary Hollywood and independent cinema.Key Modules: Some of the modules students may study include: Early Modern Dutch Culture and Society; Language Tutorial; Dutch Translation for Linguists; Film Theory; Looking and Storytelling: The Art of Narrative in The Cinema; Pictures and Politics: The Visual and the International.Future Careers: The Dutch and Film Studies BA equips students with a unique combination of skills needed for careers in a large number of fields including diplomacy, teaching, translating, tourism, and media or film industry roles among others. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.