BA Film
Entry requirements
Most importantly, you need ambition. Together with our support and opportunities, you can go further than you ever thought possible. Our typical offer for this course is 96–112 UCAS points . Our contextual offer is 96 points. But there’s no ceiling on ambition. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC, or other equivalent qualifications . Remember, we look at your whole application – not just grades. Achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities: they all count here. We also consider qualifications and experience from the UK and worldwide that may not exactly match those listed. Not sure if you’ll meet the entry requirements? Talk to our Admissions team today . We’ll look at your circumstances, give you personalised guidance and help you understand your options, one of which could be a Foundation Year . Alternative qualifications IB Diploma: 28 points Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 96-112 UCAS tariff points
About this course
BA (Hons) in Film Studies, covering cinema history and global genres. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Communication & Writing, and Design & Creative Practice. The programme includes an independent final-year research project and hands-on short film production modules. Students have access to on-campus filming and editing facilities and can gain work experience through partnerships with regional organisations like Screen Yorkshire.
Modules
- Preparing for Learning in Higher Education
- Introduction to Study in the Humanities
- Research in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
- Group Challenge (Humanities)
- Foundation in Data Analysis
- Academic Writing Skills
- Screen Storytelling
- Entertainment Empires
- Introduction to Filmmaking
- Screening Identities
- Introduction to Documentary
- Researching the Creative Industries
- Public Service Media
- Film Music
- Post Television: Production Practice and Content Creation
- Escapist Entertainment
- Screen Performance and Stardom
- Filmmaking Techniques
- Short Film
- Dead Genres: Material Histories of Cult Cinema
- Independent Research Project (Film)
- Screen Curation
- Screen Production Project 1
- Screen Production Project 2
- Building the Apocalypse
- Solo Documentary Project
- Film, TV and Social Justice