BA (Hons) Film and Television Studies at University of East Anglia

Programme overview

UEA has led Film and Television Studies for over 50 years, offering students cutting-edge teaching in film and television. You’ll work with pioneers in the field and graduate as creative industry leaders and cultural thinkers. Learn by doing: Our modules are built around our collaborations with partners in the film and television industries including Film England, the BFI, Studio Canal, and Norwich Film Festival, giving you the chance to apply your learning within the industry City of Stories: Apply your learning and understanding within the growing creative hub of Norwich, a UNESCO ‘City of Stories’ Creative & critical skills: Gain insight and experience by working on modules designed to enhance your creativity and your criticality From day one, you join a collaborative learning community that supports your growth from student to confident professional.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities | Department: School of Media, Language and Communication Studies | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with year abroad; 4 years full-time with placement year | Study mode: full-time (year abroad available) (placement year available) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll begin your degree by learning about the history of film and television, covering the influence of digital technologies and the evolution of these global industries. Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: Analysing Film, Analysing Television, Doing Film History, Theorising Media and Digital Culture, World Cinemas, Television History. Year 2: Key Concepts in Film Theory, Theorising Television: From Broadcasting to Streaming. Year 3: Researching Media Industries and Creative Sectors in Context.

Career pathways

With a BA Film and Television Studies degree, you could launch a career in: Film and television development: Use your knowledge to create the next big thing! Television commissioning: Having honed your eye for detail combined with creative flair, a degree in film and television studies equips you for the demands of television commissioning Film and television journalism: Combine your love of watching and writing into your dream career!

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

A levels ABB Contextual offer: BBC BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDM Contextual offer: DMM Combinations of BTEC and A levels Extended Diploma: DDM Contextual: DMM Diploma: DD plus B at A level. Contextual: DD plus C at A level Extended Certificate: D plus BB at A level. Contextual: D plus BC at A Level. BTEC in Public Services, Uniformed Services and Business Administration are all excluded from our BTEC offers Access to HE Diploma Access to Humanities and Social Sciences Pathway. Pass Access to HE Diploma with Distinction in 30 credits at Level 3 and Merit in 15 credits at Level 3 Contextual offer: Pass the Access to HE Diploma with Merit in 30 credits at Level 3 and pass in 15 credits at... All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics at minimum grade 4 or grade C. English language: IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 24,250 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with year abroad; 4 years full-time with placement year

Explore more study programmes

Arts & Humanities