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Old Aberdeen Campus

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Film and Visual Culture at Aberdeen takes you on a fascinating and unique journey through the history and theory of visual culture and more than 100 years of cinema, in the vibrant environment of a leading teaching and research university, a buzzing regional cultural scene, and a region of outstanding natural beauty and inspiration.

Year 1: Introduction to Visual Culture; Introduction to Film and the Cinematic Experience.

Year 2: Visualising Modernity; Visualising Revolution.

Years 3 and 4: A wide range of research specialist courses which promote a deep understanding of the subject, and a supervised dissertation in the final year, which can include a practical element.

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements:

Standard entry:
4 Highers at BBBB (by end of S5) plus English at National 5. Those with Highers at BBB by end of S5 are encouraged to apply.

Entry to year 2 may be possible with 3 Advanced Highers at ABB including a relevant subject at A.

Widening access entry:
2 Highers at BB (by end of S5). Additional Highers/Advanced Highers in S6.

1 Foundation Apprenticeship is accepted in place of a Higher.