BA (Hons) Film and Media at University of Kent

Programme overview

The Film and Media BA combines creative practice with the history and theory of film and media, from silent cinema to streaming platforms and from independent film to social media and digital activism. Students develop skills in directing, screenwriting, cinematography, editing, sound design, podcasting, marketing and curation, working on projects that mirror industry practice in industry-standard facilities.

Duration: 3 years full-time (4 with a year abroad or in industry); 6 years part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time or part-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 compulsory modules include Introduction to Cultural and Creative Industries, Film & Media Practice #1 and #2 and Film Histories. Stage 2 compulsory modules include Media, Ethics & Social Justice and Advanced Making Media, with options such as Social Media and Digital Platforms and Cinematography. Stage 3 options include Film, Politics & Identity, Film Criticism, Fans and Fandom and Stars and Celebrity Culture.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 96-112 UCAS points. A level: BBC. BTEC Nationals: DMM. IB: 28 points in the IB Diploma or 112 UCAS Tariff points. Contextual offers: A level CCC, BTEC MMM, IB 24 points or 96 UCAS Tariff points. International Foundation Programme: Pass the University of Kent International Foundation Programme. T level: Merit. Access to HE Diploma: obtain the diploma with 45 credits at Level 3, with 18 at Distinction and 24 at Merit. English language (international applicants): a Good level of English (B2 on the CEFR), for example IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, GCSE English Language grade 4/C or above, IB Standard Level grade 5 or above in English A: Language and Literature, or A level grade C or above in English Language or English Literature.

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

International applicants: GBP 23,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time (4 with a year abroad or in industry); 6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/apply

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