Film and Television Studies and Modern Languages BA (Hons)
University of Exeter
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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University of Exeter - Exeter campuses

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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

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University of Exeter - Exeter campuses

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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

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Streatham Campus

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Course info

OverviewCombine a solid foundation in film and television studies with the study of a language and its cultureLearn the specialised terminology used in the analysis of film and key concepts relating to cinema and the nationExplore questions of space, time and identityEngage in a distinctive international approach to film analysis, history and theory, drawing from a wide range of expertise across American, Asian, European and African cinemas from the 19th century to the present dayOption to ...Read more

Overview

  • Combine a solid foundation in film and television studies with the study of a language and its culture
  • Learn the specialised terminology used in the analysis of film and key concepts relating to cinema and the nation
  • Explore questions of space, time and identity
  • Engage in a distinctive international approach to film analysis, history and theory, drawing from a wide range of expertise across American, Asian, European and African cinemas from the 19th century to the present day
  • Option to spend your third year studying or working abroad in a country where you can develop your chosen language

Your future

Employer-valued skills this course develops

Film graduates from the University of Exeter have an excellent reputation with graduate recruiters and compete very successfully in the employment market.

A degree in Film Studies from the University of Exeter will enable you to  acquire  skills  which are attractive to employers and relevant for a wide range of careers. You will develop an informed, critical and creative approach. Alongside strong oral and written communication skills, you will be able to manage your time and workload effectively, work well as part of a team or independently, be flexible when faced with new situations and have strong analytical skills.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
58/101
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
14th
Cinematics and Photography
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 - 100 = 0% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
0%
Others in Language and Area 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
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
94%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Others in Language and Area Studies graduate salary at this uni
£23,000
UK Others in Language and Area Studies graduate salary
£22,000
What students say
R
Rita
03 Jan 25

The campus is very pretty and well looked after. My course has interesting modules. Seminar leaders and lecturers are really passionate about the subject and offer excellent..Read more

M
Maia
19 Feb 24

All of the professors etc are the nicest and most helpful people you could have ! (on my course) I feel really supported and have never really had a bad experience with them. The..Read more

Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AABBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

BBB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:24,M:21 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

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

DDM Grades / Points required

Excluding General Studies. Please visit our website for further information on our Modern Languages requirements

Please visit our website for further information on our Modern Languages requirements

Please visit our website for further information on our Modern Languages requirements

Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 24 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 21 L3 credits at Merit Grade. Please visit our website for further information on our Modern Languages requirements.

Applicants will be considered with IB 32 OR 655 in three Higher Level subjects. Please visit our website for further information on our Modern Languages requirements

Please visit our website for further information on our Modern Languages requirements

Popular A-level subjects

Others in Language and Area Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

French
44%
Mathematics
32%
Spanish
30%
English Literature
28%
History
26%
HESA

Tuition fees

Students living in

England

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from England

This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

£24,700 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£24,700 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£24700 Per year

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Latest reviews

Latest Television Studies reviews

Television Studies
Television Studies
Modern Languages
R
Rita
03 Jan 25
Film and Television Studies and Media and Communications BA (Hons)
The campus is very pretty and well looked after. My course has interesting modules. Seminar leaders and lecturers are really passionate about the subject and offer excellent...
Read more
M
Maia
19 Feb 24
All of the professors etc are the nicest and most helpful people you could have ! (on my course) I feel really supported and have never really had a bad experience with them. The...
Read more
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University of Exeter
Northcote House The Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: St James' Park   0.4 miles away

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