Course Modules

This module examines the games industry, games studies, and trends in game design and development. It begins by assuming that games are meaningful as cultural expressions worthy of scholarly attention. You will explore gaming in terms of industrial, textual and […]

The aim of the dissertation and individual practice is to produce a substantial piece of work sustained over two semesters. It aims to develop transferable skills in undertaking large scale independent projects and critical reflection on the outcomes of such

During this module, you will be given the opportunity to create a short documentary from concept to completion. Guidance on pre-production will include advice on narrative structure, ethical consideration, risk assessment, research techniques and scheduling. This will be followed by

This module will explore the political economy of the global, national and local film and television industries. Issues of transmedia marketing, distribution, consumption, audiences and cultural and cross-cultural relevance will also be explored.

This module examines the history and development of the horror genre and explores examples from cinema, television and gaming. You will use a cross-disciplinary approach by drawing upon historical approaches and theoretical frameworks that have dominated critical responses to the

This module seeks to interrogate how media representations shape the way we understand our own and others’ lives in a global age. You will examine how the media construct marginalised and intersectional identities such as: Race Ethnicity Class Age Disability

This module delivers an overview of the history of early medieval Britain. You will examine major political events and social change from around 500AD to the aftermath of the Norman Conquest of 1066. You will explore the Saxon societies of

This module explores major themes and events in English history from the 12th to the 15th century. You will study events including: the Angevin Empire and its loss, Magna Carta and the role of the Papal Monarchy, the relative peace

This module will introduce you to conflicts and relations between southern Europe, the Maghreb and the Ottomans from 1450 to 1700. You will explore the socio-political structure of Mediterranean Europe through the study of early modern urban history with a

This module examines the causes and ramifications of the Hundred Years’ War. You will explore the long-standing tensions between the royalties of England and France in the lead up to the war, as well as military tactics used by both