Film Studies and East Asian StudiesBA (3 years)

Expand your experience of film through course units and screenings that focus on both classical and contemporary films, and mainstream and non-mainstream cinema. Gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of East Asian cultures, histories, societies, economics, and politics. Take an interdisciplinary approach to the study of East Asia with a course that can be tailored to your needs, including the option to study Chinese, Korean, or Japanese. Benefit from our close links with the Confucius Institute, which fosters interaction between Manchester's large community of Chinese native speakers, our University students, and representatives of the wider Chinese-speaking world. Ranked 1st in the UK for Film Studies by the Complete University Guide 2025.