BA Italian with Film Studies

The Italian and Film Studies BA at University College London is a four-year course split equally between the study of Italian language and culture, and an exploration of film under the influence of a variety of cultures, philosophies, and technological advancements. The course expects no prior knowledge of Italian and offers students the opportunity to spend a year abroad immersed in Italian culture.Course Content: The Italian and Film Studies BA course delves into Italian culture beginning with basic language training and moving towards a wider analysis of Italian literature, history, and society. The Film component tackles cinema studies both historically and thematically, broadening understanding of past and present film practices from a global perspective. Key Modules: The key modules in the Italian and Film Studies course include: 'Making of Modern Italy', 'Modern Italian Language', 'Introductory Film Studies: Forms ', 'Introductory Film Studies: Contexts ' in the first year. Examples for the later years include 'Culture and Society in Fascist Italy', 'Writing and Identity in Imperial Rome', 'Brazilian Cinema', 'Film Stardom and Celebrity Culture', etc. Future Careers: Graduates from this course have found roles in various sectors such as media, advertising, public relations, education, translation, international business, diplomacy, and tourism. Studies have shown that 94% of graduates from the School of European Languages, Culture, and Society secured employment or further study six months after graduating. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.