BA Film with Foundation Year
About this course
BA (Hons) Film with Foundation Year is a undergraduate degree within the Film Studies subject area. Core topics include Research Methods, Project Management, Communication & Writing, and Ethics & Professional Practice. This four-year programme begins with a foundational preparatory year designed for students returning to education or lacking standard entry qualifications, before progressing into standard undergraduate study. The initial foundation year covers fundamental academic techniques through modules such as Academic Skills and Studying with Confidence, Project, Communication: Introduction to Modern Media, and Image: Introduction to the Humanities. The first year introduces core production and analytical concepts through modules including Professional Development, Core Production Skills, Story and Script, Analysing Film, and Applied Professional Practice. The second year focuses on career preparation and practical techniques with modules such as Professional Placement, Advanced Production Skills, and The Story of Film, alongside optional choices like Drama Production, Documentary Production, Writing Fiction, and Life Writing. The final year engages students with advanced independent study through Professional Learning Through Work and Research Project, supplemented by options such as Final Creative Project, Science Fiction: Speculative Storytelling, and Fandoms and Franchising.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 48 UCAS tariff points Applications are welcome from mature students with few formal qualifications. Any previous relevant work experience and learning will be assessed and, where appropriate, we may offer an alternative way to assess suitability to study. This course is not available to students on a Student Route Visa.
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 74%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 45%
- Left higher education: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 7%
- North West: 20%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 54%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 2%
- South East: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other qualifications: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Skills and Studying with Confidence
- Project
- Communication: Introduction to Modern Media
- Image: Introduction to the Humanities
- Professional Development
- Core Production Skills
- Story and Script
- Analysing Film
- Applied Professional Practice
- Professional Placement
- Advanced Production Skills
- The Story of Film
- Drama Production
- Documentary Production
- Writing Fiction
- Life Writing
- Professional Learning Through Work
- Research Project
- Final Creative Project
- Science Fiction: Speculative Storytelling
- Fandoms and Franchising
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Film with Foundation Year at Leeds Trinity University earn?
The median salary is £19,000 after 3 years, £24,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £27,500. The £24,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Media studies.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Film with Foundation Year at Leeds Trinity University?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Film with Foundation Year at Leeds Trinity University?
The average entrant had 41 UCAS points.
Does BA Film with Foundation Year at Leeds Trinity University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Film with Foundation Year at Leeds Trinity University?
45% of students continued into their second year, and 55% left higher education.