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BA Film & Media and Journalism Studies

University of Stirling

Institution
University of Stirling
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Film & Media and Journalism Studies
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
U12-FMSJOU
Median salary
£23,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 19 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 92%
  • Learning opportunities: 88%
  • Assessment and feedback: 77%
  • Academic support: 86%
  • Organisation and management: 80%
  • Learning resources: 89%
  • Student voice: 76%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 85%
  • Left higher education: 15%

What graduates do next

Based on about 20 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 75%
  • Working and studying: 15%
  • Further study: 5%
  • Unemployed: 5%

Most common jobs

  • Media Professionals: 25%
  • Administrative occupations: 15%
  • Sales occupations: 15%
  • Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
  • Teaching Professionals: 10%
  • Find their work meaningful: 65%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 35%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 50%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • West Midlands: 1%
  • East of England: 1%
  • London: 3%
  • South East: 2%
  • South West: 1%
  • Scotland: 87%
  • Northern Ireland: 4%

Who gets in

Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 70%
  • Access course: 10%
  • Other HE qualification: 20%

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Film & Media and Journalism Studies at University of Stirling earn?

The median salary is £23,500 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £23,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £29,000. The £23,000 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Journalism.

What do graduates of BA Film & Media and Journalism Studies at University of Stirling do next?

95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BA Film & Media and Journalism Studies at University of Stirling?

92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for BA Film & Media and Journalism Studies at University of Stirling?

The average entrant had 177 UCAS points.

Does BA Film & Media and Journalism Studies at University of Stirling include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on BA Film & Media and Journalism Studies at University of Stirling?

85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.