BA Film and Media
Entry requirements
96-112 points. Our offers are typically made using UCAS tariff points to allow you to include a range of level 3 qualifications and as a guide, the requirements for this course are equivalent to: A-Levels : CCC-BBC from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations (e.g. BBB is comparable to ABC in terms of tariff points) BTEC/CTEC : DMM from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications International Baccalaureate: To include a minimum of 2 Higher Level certificates at grade H4. T Level : Merit in a T Level Additionally, we accept tariff points achieved for many other qualifications, such as the Access to Higher Education Diploma, Scottish Highers, UAL Diploma/Extended Diploma and WJEC Applied Certificate/Diploma, to name a few. We also accept tariff points from smaller level 3 qualifications, up to a maximum of 32, from qualifications like the Extended Project (EP/EPQ), music or dance qualifications. To find out more about UCAS tariff points, including what your qualifications are worth, please visit UCAS. In addition to level 3 study, the following GCSE’s are required: GCSE English Language at grade 4 or C, or higher. Functional Skills at level 2 is accepted as an alternative, however Key Skills qualifications are not. If you hold another qualification, please get in touch and we will advise further. If English is not your first language, a formal English language test will most likely be required and you will need to achieve the following: If you will be over the age of 21 years of age at the beginning of your undergraduate study, you will be considered as a mature student. This means our offer may be different and any work or life experiences you have will be considered together with any qualifications you hold. UCAS have further information about studying as a m
About this course
BA (Hons) Film and Media. Core topics include Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Design & Creative Practice, Research Methods, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The final-year Extended Independent Study allows a choice between a 10,000-word dissertation or a practical media project with critical reflection. A work placement or client-led project is completed in the Pathways in Creative Professional Practice module.
Modules
- Storytelling: Building Narratives and Realities
- Digital Tools and Techniques
- Introduction to Film
- Film Form, Narrative and History
- Interrogating the Media: Theory and Methods
- Big Tech, Artificial Intelligence, and Media
- Film Genres
- Option Module A: Social Media, Branding, and Strategic Communication
- Option Module B: British and European Cinema
- Extended Independent Study
- Pathways in Creative Professional Practice