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Overview
The The Dark Side of London course from UCL Summer School aims to analyse how artists and filmmakers have expressed their perception of the city as a dark site of social tensions, vice, mystery, crime and detectives’ work. The module will introduce the city through illustrations (Doré, Cruickshank) and documentaries (Ackroyd, Temple) and then concentrate on key works of crime cinema set in London (Dassin, Hitchcock, Ritchie).
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students will have:
- Gained knowledge of several works about London and representations of its dark side.
- Developed their ability to approach and compare texts/images/films analytically.
- Developed their ability to discuss study material in a written and oral manner through commentaries, presentations, in-class seminars.
- Developed their understanding of key critical concepts, laying the foundation for further study.
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Courses include:
- London: a brief history of its dark side
- Representing fog, crowd and mysteries
- How to interpret visual material
- The noir city
- Hitchcock’s London
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Duration
- Full-time
- 19 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Duolingo English Test 125
PTE Academic 76
IELTS 7
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Credits
15 alternative credits
- 15 UCL credits, 7.5 ECTS, 4 US
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Art History British Studies View 14 other Short Courses in British Studies in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
Duolingo English Test 125
PTE Academic 76
IELTS 7
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Other requirements
General requirements
- IELTS (Academic) at least 7.0 overall and 6.5 in each component or equivalent
You will normally be able to demonstrate an average grade, or equivalent academic experience, of:
- 2:1 for most modules
- 2:2 for lower-level modules, if you are in or beyond second year at university.
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Applies to youNon-residents2995 GBP / full≈ 2995 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents2995 GBP / full≈ 2995 GBP / full
Living costs
London
United Kingdom
1137 - 2157 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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