"Being a mature student, I was a little apprehensive about returning to University- however the quality of the content and teaching of the course, and the relaxed and friendly atmosphere, soon dispelled any misgivings I had"
Mark Fryers, Film & Television Studies Undergraduate

"I studied Film and TV at UEA, and after my BA decided to stay on for an MA. If you enjoy film and television then 3 years doesn't seem enough! The quality of the teaching makes the vast field of Film and TV Studies manageable and a lot of fun, and I wouldn't trust my MA degree to anyone but the tutors here."
Ryan Stone, Film & Television Studies

Tom Phillips, Film and Television Studies

"My three years as an undergraduate have provided me with a fantastic learning experience; largely due to the excellent resources available, and the high quality of teaching I have received. It has been a thrill to work with teaching staff who are published experts in their respective fields, and the obvious passion they demonstrate towards their subjects has been a major factor in my decision to continue onto the MA course here. The vast range of units to choose from is also appealing, as it allowed me to create a degree programme tailor-made to engage with my own particular interests. I would thoroughly recommend the Film and Television course at the UEA – not only is it a great educational experience, but a lot of fun too."

Poppy Perret, Film and American Studies

"I did a four year degree in Film and American studies at UEA. The degree encompasses many fields of study, including literature, history, film and politics. I think that this variety of subjects really encouraged me to do classes in subjects I may not have, had I enrolled in a more specific degree. For example, in my second year I was in a class called 'Documentary Photography' which involved analysing and discussing prolific documentary photographs from American history. I really enjoyed the new perspective of American society that I gained from the photographs themselves, as well as discussing the implications of spontaneous or contrived situations in documentary photography. From the Film Studies side of my degree, I really love the way that UEA as an institution and all the teachers in the FTV department are so passionate about film and television as artistic and culturally important media. In my third year, I went abroad on an exchange to an American college in Los Angeles, California. I loved being immersed in the culture I was studying and made many good friends who I am still in contact with now that I have graduated. Although the year abroad can be nerve-wracking, and it can get expensive, it is really worth doing."

Elly Hill, Film and Television Studies

"My time at UEA has been life-changing – both the Film and Television Studies course and the people I’ve met have equipped me with a critical and broadened perspective on the world. The multi-disciplinary nature of the course is fantastic because it teaches you to approach the subject from all possible textual, contextual, and theoretical angles. The film, video and television production units offered are also a brilliant way to gain some practical skills, and are great fun. Getting involved in UEA’s highly reputed student-run media is also a fantastic way to gain experience and widen your social circle even further.

After graduation, I’m planning to do some volunteering for a project that works with local BBC radio stations to promote volunteering for young people, with a view to work in radio in the future. The strong academic and pastoral support system, along with the spirit of independence at UEA’s heart, have given me the confidence to look forward to the next challenge of the real world with great excitement."

Greg Sullivan, Film and Television Studies

"The greatest thing about university is that you have the chance to shape your own experience: join societies and experience things you haven’t before, meet fascinating new people, study new things – its cliché, but at UEA the world really is your oyster. As a film and television studies student I’ve had the opportunity to broaden my horizons and study an array of different things, from sitcoms to screenwriting, and the 60s pop explosion to Stanley Kubrick – I really didn’t believe there was a degree that existed that kept you as interested as I’ve found myself, or one that would allow me to write a 4,000 word essay on The Simpsons.

Outside my course I’ve had been able to continue my love of football, playing in two competitive 6-a-side leagues at the university’s brilliant Sportspark. I’ve made the most of the student media on offer through writing for Concrete, UEA’s student newspaper - at the end of my first year I was appointed Music Editor of the paper, a role that’s not only provided me with a wealth of journalistic experience, but has given me the opportunity to interview bands such as The Wombats, Editors, We Are Scientists and Foals. I’ve also found time to form a band with fellow students and gig consistently around Norwich, something that I aim to pursue seriously after graduating.

It’s hard to sum up why I enjoyed studying UEA without forgetting the LCR, the square, the lake, the gigs, the union pub…I could go on for days."