Film, Photography and Media BA (Hons)
University of Leeds
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Course info

This course blends film, photography and media to help you develop the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed in the fast-growing media sector.Youll study film and photography in a research-led media school, considering key theories, debates and historical developments. This is combined with some creative practice, such as screenwriting and digital photography, to foster your creative and critical reflection skills.While this is an academic degree, you’ll be able to ...Read more

This course blends film, photography and media to help you develop the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed in the fast-growing media sector.You'll study film and photography in a research-led media school, considering key theories, debates and historical developments. This is combined with some creative practice, such as screenwriting and digital photography, to foster your creative and critical reflection skills.While this is an academic degree, you’ll be able to explore production practices using our industry-standard facilities and understand how theory and practice can support each other.Optional modules allow you to focus on film analysis and theory, develop skills in animation or scriptwriting, or to broaden the scope of your degree into the field of media and communication.You’ll gain an understanding of the historical, theoretical, cultural and industrial contexts of film and photography, alongside mastering skills in production and post-production.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
45/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
6th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
23rd
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 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Cinematics and Photography graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
Media 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 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Media Studies graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
What students say
D
Daria
18 Mar 24

In the city centre so everything a student needs is extremely accessible. There are always events going on on campus. It could be improved through the student union being open..Read more

M
Monroe
06 Mar 24

Campus has lovely building, plenty of things to do in the union, lots of rabbits around. Could have more welcome events at the start of..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,M1,M2 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

A Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

35 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H2,H2,H2,H2,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

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

DDD Grades / Points required

T Level:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

including one arts, humanities or social science subject. Excluding general studies and critical thinking.

AB in Advanced Highers and AABBB in HighersorA in Advanced Highers and AABBB in HighersorAAAABB in Highers

Offers are made on an individual basis- typically a Pass with 60 credits overall including 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 should be at Distinction and 15 at Merit level.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

If you’re taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) you may receive an alternative offer alongside a standard offer. In this case, the typical offer would be ABB plus grade A in the EPQ.

16 at higher level, with 5 at higher level in English or 6 at standard level.

Or AAAABB if awarded pre-2017.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Might be accepted as in combination with other qualifications, please contact admissions teams for further advice & guidance.

Popular A-level subjects

Media Studies

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

Media Studies
44%
English Literature
42%
English Language
22%
History
20%
Psychology
15%
HESA
Cinematics and Photography

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

Media Studies
49%
English Literature
37%
Photography
29%
English Language
17%
History
15%
HESA

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D
Daria
18 Mar 24
Film, Photography and Media BA (Hons)
In the city centre so everything a student needs is extremely accessible. There are always events going on on campus. It could be improved through the student union being open...
Read more
M
Monroe
06 Mar 24
Film, Photography and Media BA (Hons)
Campus has lovely building, plenty of things to do in the union, lots of rabbits around. Could have more welcome events at the start of...
Read more
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