Film Studies BA (Hons)
De Montfort University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Leicester Campus

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3 Years

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

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Leicester Campus

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OverviewYou will gain a strong theoretical understanding of film history and theory, and explore areas such as Disney, Warner Bros and the business of the Film Studio, Cinemas of the World and Fan and Material Cultures. You will also develop practical skills in diverse areas including film making, film reviewing, screen archives and film festival planning. This course combines practice and theoretical study, giving you a strong theoretical understanding, as well as transferable skills such as ...Read more

OverviewYou will gain a strong theoretical understanding of film history and theory, and explore areas such as Disney, Warner Bros and the business of the Film Studio, Cinemas of the World and Fan and Material Cultures. You will also develop practical skills in diverse areas including film making, film reviewing, screen archives and film festival planning. This course combines practice and theoretical study, giving you a strong theoretical understanding, as well as transferable skills such as communication and critical analysis. Our graduates go on to work in a variety of fields, including film and TV, but also finance, public relations and tourism.Duration: Three years full-time, four years with placement

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
27/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
54th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
105th
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 - 81 = 19% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
19%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Media Studies graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Media Studies graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Dee
30 Oct 24

The course is great! it offers experience in all aspects of the film industry, and we study very diverse material which makes for meaningful and engaging lectures/workshops. The..Read more

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Emily
25 Oct 24

So far my experience has been amazing, everything is easy to find. The location is perfect..Read more

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Popular A-level subjects

Media Studies

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

Media Studies
57%
English Literature
23%
English Language
21%
Film Studies
18%
History
17%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 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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£15,750 per year

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Students from EU

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

£15,750 per year

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Students from International

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£15750 Per year

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Latest reviews

Latest Film Studies reviews

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D
Dee
30 Oct 24
Film Studies BA (Hons)
The course is great! it offers experience in all aspects of the film industry, and we study very diverse material which makes for meaningful and engaging lectures/workshops. The...
Read more
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Emily
25 Oct 24
Film Studies BA (Hons)
So far my experience has been amazing, everything is easy to find. The location is perfect...
Read more
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