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

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Film is a vital form of cultural output. The way films are produced and distributed is constantly changing, but their ability to educate, entertain and inspire audiences remains the same. If you’re looking for a vibrant programme designed to explore all facets of film and the film industry, this BA (Hons) Film Studies degree is the right choice for you.What exactly do film studies at university involve? You’ll explore a range of critical approaches to film, from developments in American and ...Read more

Film is a vital form of cultural output. The way films are produced and distributed is constantly changing, but their ability to educate, entertain and inspire audiences remains the same. If you’re looking for a vibrant programme designed to explore all facets of film and the film industry, this BA (Hons) Film Studies degree is the right choice for you.What exactly do film studies at university involve? You’ll explore a range of critical approaches to film, from developments in American and British cinema to representations of masculinity throughout Hollywood history. With a truly global focus, you’ll also delve into cinema from across Europe, Latin America, Asia and beyond, evaluating the role of cinema as a major entertainment industry as well as thinking about film as a political, socio-cultural and artistic proposition. What’s more, this degree in film studies gives you the chance to learn alongside recognised scholars of film culture, with a wide range of specialist modules on offer that will help you align your course with the topics that interest you most. With industry links and a focus, especially, on areas like film journalism, film festivals and distribution and exhibition, this degree is also importantly designed to align you with the sector itself.In the latest National Student Survey, this film studies degree received 100% overall student satisfaction (University of Salford analysis of unpublished NSS 2020 data).Films are vital cultural outputs. The way they are produced and distributed is constantly changing, but their ability to educate, entertain and inspire audiences remains the same. If you’re looking for a vibrant programme designed to explore all facets of the film industry, this BA (Hons) Film Studies degree is the right choice for you.What exactly do film studies at university involve? You’ll explore a range of critical approaches to film, from developments in American and British cinema to representations of masculinity throughout Hollywood history. With a truly global focus, you’ll also delve into cinema from across Europe and beyond, evaluating its role within a major entertainment industry. What’s more, this degree in film studies gives you the chance to learn alongside recognised scholars of film culture, with a wide range of specialist modules on offer that will help you align your course with the topics that interest you most.In the latest National Student Survey, this film studies degree received 100% overall student satisfaction (University of Salford analysis of unpublished NSS 2020 data).To find out more, take a look at some of the work our final year students have produced on this course.


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- Explore a wide range of critical approaches to film in a variety of contexts- Develop your understanding of American, British, Asian and selected global cinemas, from their origins to the present day- Acquire the techniques needed to research and analyse key film movements in cinema


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12/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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40th
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73rd
Media Studies
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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%
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100%
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Media Studies graduate salary at this uni
£16,000
UK Media Studies graduate salary
£17,000
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UCAS Tariff:

104 - 120 Grades / Points required

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 - 32 Grades / Points required

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

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

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

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104 - 120 UCAS tariff points to be obtained from a minimum of 2 A-Levels or equivalentFilm or Media Studies subject preferred but not essentialGeneral Studies accepted

104 - 120 UCAS Tariff Points

104 - 120 UCAS Tariff Points

To be obtained from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent

Pass level 3 QAA approved Access Diploma with 104 - 120 UCAS Tariff Points

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104 - 120 UCAS Tariff Points Film / Media studies subject preferred but not essential

BTEC level 3 National Diplomas are accepted in combination with other Level 3 Qualifications including A Levels, AS levels and BTECs to achieve 104 - 120 UCAS Tariff Points

BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificates are accepted in combination with other Level 3 Qualifications including A Levels, AS levels and BTECs to achieve 104 - 120 UCAS Tariff Points

112 UCAS Points

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Media Studies

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

Media Studies
57%
Film Studies
42%
English Literature
22%
English Language
22%
Drama
14%
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