Film & Television Studies/Philosophy

Film and Television Studies combined with Philosophy is a pairing of genuine intellectual depth, bringing together the rigorous critical analysis of screen media with the conceptual and argumentative tools that philosophy provides. Film and television studies examines how moving-image works are made, what they mean, how they engage audiences and how they are embedded in historical, cultural and political contexts. Philosophy asks fundamental questions about reality, knowledge, ethics and the nature of mind, and these questions resonate throughout the history of cinema, from questions about representation and illusion to the ethics of violence and the politics of storytelling.

At the University of Glasgow this four-year full-time degree draws on a strong department in Film and Television Studies, where leading researchers bring their expertise directly into teaching. The programme has strong connections with Glasgow's creative and cultural organisations, enriching your understanding of screen culture in its production and policy contexts. On the philosophy side, you will engage with both the historical tradition and contemporary debates, developing your capacity for rigorous philosophical argument.

The degree includes a year abroad, giving you the opportunity to develop your studies in an international context.

Graduates from Film and Television Studies and Philosophy degrees go on to careers in media criticism and journalism, arts policy, cultural management, documentary production, screenwriting, broadcasting and academia. The philosophical training also opens paths into law, the civil service, education and a range of professional contexts where analytical clarity and ethical reasoning are valued. For those wishing to continue academically, the combination provides strong preparation for postgraduate work in film studies, philosophy, cultural studies or media and communications.