BA (Hons) Film and Media at University of Stirling

Programme overview

A four-year honours degree (full time or part time) on campus at Stirling combining film history and theory with practical audio, video, documentary and digital media production.

Duration: 4 years (48 months) | Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028 | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Film history and theory, audio production and video editing, documentary filmmaking and screenwriting, podcasting and digital media; students use industry equipment, a newsroom and campus TV and radio stations. Assessment combines exams, essays, practical and creative projects and a final-year dissertation.

Career pathways

Content, media and film production roles worldwide; graduates have won BAFTAs, Emmys and Sony Gold Radio Academy awards.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Year 1 entry (four-year honours): Highers AABB; A-levels BBB; IB Diploma 28; BTEC (Level 3) DDM. Widening access students may be eligible for an adjusted offer; care-experienced applicants are guaranteed an offer if they meet the minimum entry requirements. English language (international applicants whose first language is not English): IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each sub-skill; Pearson Test of English (Academic) 60 overall with at least 59 in each sub-skill; TOEFL taken before 21 January 2026: 80 overall with 18 in reading, 17 in writing, 17 in listening and 20 in speaking; TOEFL taken from 21 January 2026: 4 overall with no less than 4 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scottish students; full time rate Source

International applicants: GBP 19,500 a year (2026/27). International students (including EU); full time rate Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028

Duration: 4 years (48 months)

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