Program Overview

If you're passionate about understanding and telling stories about the past, this course could be ideal for you. Combining the study of Film and History allows you to explore how we represent and construct the story of humankind through the centuries, to the present day.
Why study History and Film Studies at Huddersfield?

• You’ll be taught and supported by enthusiastic, internationally renowned professors, researchers and media practitioners
• Explore our innovative award-winning archive at Heritage Quay and the newly opened Holocaust Learning and Exhibition Centre.
• You’ll be working in industry standard production facilities, part of the Yorkshire Film and Television School. The course will develop your abilities to analyse, research and write persuasively about a rich variety of films, shows and filmmakers, from the latest superhero blockbusters through to indie movies and YouTube releases. You can explore a range of diverse eras from medieval to modern times, allowing you to investigate the periods that fascinate and inspire you most.

With History, you'll establish connections between the events, ideas and people that built past and present worlds. At Huddersfield, our History team will help you engage with different approaches to history, as you work with source materials in dynamic and innovative ways. A wide range of options puts you in control of designing your degree to suit what interests you.

Studying film, we'll look a wide range of cinema. From Hollywood blockbusters through to challenging avant-garde works, you'll study a rich and varied selection of genres. We'll look at topics such as national cinemas, as well as examining cult film. As part of the wide mix of skills you'll learn, you'll also get the chance to improve your writing, plus develop abilities in video and audio production.