Business Studies and Film & Media BA (Hons)
University of Stirling
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Start date

08-SEP-25

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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4 Years

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Equip yourself with a rich breadth of knowledge in business and management with our flexible Business Studies course. When you choose Business Studies at Stirling, you won’t just be stepping into a leading UK business school – you’ll also open the door to a world of opportunities with the freedom to access subjects from all over the University and, if you wish, combine your degree with one of 17 different subjects. From Spanish to Sports Studies, Psychology to Law, Computing to Accountancy, our ...Read more

Equip yourself with a rich breadth of knowledge in business and management with our flexible Business Studies course. When you choose Business Studies at Stirling, you won’t just be stepping into a leading UK business school – you’ll also open the door to a world of opportunities with the freedom to access subjects from all over the University and, if you wish, combine your degree with one of 17 different subjects. From Spanish to Sports Studies, Psychology to Law, Computing to Accountancy, our flexibility is your strength as you pair your passion with an in-depth grounding in business. This course will grow your managerial expertise and put foundations in place to ensure you continue developing through your professional life. You’ll also learn how organisations are structured, and gain insight into what makes them function best. Speakers from industry visit regularly to complement our own research-led teaching – giving you real-world and rounded knowledge of business and the tools needed to succeed in it. The University has a Riipen license for this course. Through this platform, you can work with global companies on real business problems that are assessed and rated. As you complete more challenges, you build a portfolio. This platform can help you boost your skills, gain career clarity, network with potential employers, and find a job you love.Bringing together theory and practice, our Film and Media course draws from the University of Stirling’s legacy as a pioneer in Film and Media research and teaching. This course not only ensures you’re well-versed in theoretical and critical aspects of the subject area, but also have the opportunity to become fully trained in practicalities such as audio production, video editing, screenwriting and more. Our emphasis on all-round training means you’ll graduate ready to follow in the footsteps of previous Stirling students who have forged successful careers in a range of media roles – from broadcasting and publishing, to advertising and public relations. You’ll study in a stimulating environment marked by world-class teaching and invaluable opportunities to be part of our campus television, filmmaking and radio stations. There are also regular visits from members of our professional advisory board – who are experts able to bring crucial insights from the front-line of industry directly to you. Adding flexibility to your studies, you can combine Film and Media with a wide range of other courses, and tailor your degree to match your unique interests and ambitions.

WUSCA ranking:
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33/101
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21st
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53rd
Business Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Business Studies graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Business Studies graduate salary
£20,000
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Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 87 = 13% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
13%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
What students say
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Jessica
24 Oct 24

Wide range of modules to take along side my degree. Although it not greatly..Read more

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Luis
22 Oct 24

The teachers are very nice in the lectures and seminars, the university has a lot of places where students can walk and relax and the insides of it are comfortable for the..Read more

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A level

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BBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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£9,250 per year

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£1,820 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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University of Stirling
Grange Road Stirling FK9 4LA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bridge of Allan  0.8 miles away

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