BA (Hons) Film and Media at Birkbeck, University of London

Programme overview

Building on Birkbeck’s radical reputation in film and screen media, this BA Film and Media is ideal if you are looking to gain knowledge of film and media from different periods and parts of the world and are keen to develop your creative practice skills in film/media content creation and screenwriting.

Faculty: School of Creative Arts, Culture and Communication | Duration: Three years full-time, on campus; Four years part-time, on campus | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: October 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On this course you can follow a pathway of particular modules to finish with one of the following awards: BA Film and Media: combining film, TV and media history and theory with the study of contemporary trends and developments in the screen media industries BA Film and Media Practice: combining film, TV and media studies with the study of cinematography, sound design and digital editing from both practical and critical points of view BA Film and Media with Screenwriting: combining film, TV and media studies with screenwriting, script editing and development. BA Film and Media with Environmental Studies: option modules related to the environment and environmental law allow you to minor in environmental studies. For each pathway you must complete modules worth a total of 360 credits. Compulsory modules include Year 3: three Level 6 options and a final-year project, BA Film and Media Practice.

Career pathways

This degree will help prepare you for a career path in roles including: film/video editor, curator/programmer in a variety of media and cultural heritage organisations, digital content provider and creator, screenwriting and script-editing roles in film/TV, in film and media marketing, publicity material production and advertising, web editor and designer for film/media organisations and projects, media education roles (teaching, consultancy), The School of Creative Arts, Culture and Communication's specially designed, Careers and Employability.

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Entry requirements

Full-time study - how many UCAS points do I need: Three years full-time: 112 points (e.g. A-levels BBC) Four years full-time with Foundation Year: 48 points Part-time study: For part-time study our standard requirements are a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent. Alternative entry routes: Three years full-time or four years part-time: We welcome applications from students on Access to Higher Education Diplomas. In this case, admission is normally based on an interview and you may also be asked to complete a written task. Our Certificates of Higher Education in Film and Media Studies, Journalism, and Media Practice may lead to exemption from some modules. Three years full-time: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma - DMM English language: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component. UCAS code P397 (Three years full-time, on campus).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time home students; Three years full-time, on campus Source

International applicants: GBP 19,320 a year (2027/28). Full-time international students; Three years full-time, on campus Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: Three years full-time, on campus; Four years part-time, on campus

Apply through the official page: https://www.bbk.ac.uk/student-services/admissions/undergraduate/applications

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