BA Film and Journalism (including Placement Year)
What students say
Based on about 30 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 72%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 68%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 20%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Film and Journalism (including Placement Year) at University of Essex?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Film and Journalism (including Placement Year) at University of Essex?
The average entrant had 136 UCAS points.
Does BA Film and Journalism (including Placement Year) at University of Essex include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BA Film and Journalism (including Placement Year) at University of Essex?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.