BA (Hons) Film and Media Studies at University of Chester

Programme overview

Our Film and Media Studies degree allows you to explore your passion for film while also equipping you with the creative tools to make your own content and tell stories across a range of different media, from short films to animation, podcasts and digital content. On this course, you'll study the history of global cinema – from the US to Europe, Asia and beyond – as well as key directors.

What you will study

Engaging with a range of screen and audio content, you'll watch everything from Hollywood blockbusters to TV dramas and develop the skills to deconstruct, analyse and write about media 'texts', exploring: Core modules include Media Passport: Production, Texts and Contexts, Digital Media Creation and Storytelling, Global Cinema, CSP Negotiated Research Project, Being a Media Professional, Specialist Production, Filmmakers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS Points: 104 points; GCE A Level: Typical offer – BCC; BTEC: DMM; International Baccalaureate: 26 points; Irish/Scottish Highers: Irish Highers: H3 H3 H3 H4 H4 Scottish Highers - BBBB; Access requirements: To include 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 must be at Merit or above; T Level: Pass grade and C or above in the core; OCR Cambridge Technicals: DMM; Extra Requirements: Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs.; IELTS: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). £10,050 per year for a full-time course (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 15,450 a year (2027/28). £15,450 per year for a full-time course* (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

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