This joint honours program combines the study of history with film studies, including a dedicated year abroad. Students will gain a strong foundation in historical methodologies and explore diverse historical periods and themes, while also developing expertise in film theory, film analysis, and the study of film history and culture. The year abroad provides valuable international experience, cultural immersion, and the opportunity to study history and film from a different perspective. The program emphasizes the development of research skills, analytical skills, critical thinking, a sophisticated understanding of both historical context and film as a cultural and historical medium, and intercultural skills gained during the year abroad, preparing students for careers that require a blend of historical knowledge and film studies expertise.

(Career options are highly dependent on chosen specializations, further study, and experience. The year abroad can significantly enhance career prospects and provide a competitive edge in an increasingly globalized world. Potential paths include but are not limited to:) Roles in: Education (e.g., teaching history or film studies), Academia (e.g., research in history, film studies, or related interdisciplinary fields), Film Industry (e.g., international film production, distribution, festivals), Media (e.g., international film criticism, cultural commentary), Museums/Archives (e.g., international film curation, historical research), Heritage Organizations, Journalism, Research, (Potentially roles in related universities, research institutions, educational institutions, film production companies, media organizations, museums, archives, heritage organizations, and other sectors where historical knowledge and film studies expertise are valued)

- A university with a forward-thinking environment and diverse international community
- Essex is a centre of world-leading research excellence for the social sciences
- Offers a location close to beautiful countryside that's only an hour away from London by train