BA Music And Film
About this course
BA (Hons) in Film Studies and Music, covering both screen-based and musical arts. Core topics include Research Methods, Historical Research, Communication & Writing, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. The course features modules in scriptwriting, screenwriting, film theory, composition, and performance, with links to the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and professional screening facilities at Pontio.
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Entry requirements
For all Music courses: the ability to read staff notation is required. Points from grade examinations are taken into consideration where appropriate, but are not normally included in the offer. Offers are tariff based, 104 - 128 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.: A Levels: including grade B Music (in lieu of Music A-level we will also consider other A-level subjects in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications in Music, or merit in the ABRSM/Trinity/LCM/Rockschool Grade 5 Theory/Grade 7 Practical; or IB Higher in Music.). General Studies and Key Skills not normally accepted. BTEC National Extended Diploma in Music: DMM - DDM (including a unit demonstrating the ability to read staff notation - or see**) Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma**: DMM - DDM City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080)**: considered on a case-by-case basis International Baccalaureate Diploma: including grade H5 in Music** Access**: pass required Welsh Baccalaureate**: We will accept this qualification in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications T Levels**: T Levels in a relevant subject considered on a case-by-case basis Extended Project Qualification: Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent.
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 77%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 35%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Design occupations: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Engineering professionals: 15%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 20%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 1%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 53%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Modules
- Adventures in the Creative Arts
- Creative Practice
- Visual Cultures
- Scriptwriting for TV
- Introduction to Screenwriting
- Production Toolkit
- Cist Cynhyrchu
- Music Since 1850
- Studio Composition I
- Cyfansoddi I
- Composition I
- Introduction to Harmony and Counterpoint
- Melody and Harmony
- Year 1 Solo Performance
- Solo Performance
- Film Theory
- Stanley Kubrick: Auteur
- Journalism and Risk Society
- Short Film Production
- Research and Methods
- Contemporary Theatre Practice
- Directing
- Directing and Dramaturgy
- Screenwriting for the Industry
- Factual Production
- Documentary Filmmaking
- Orchestration Today
- Understanding Popular Music
- Ensembles and Groups A
- Community Arts Placement
- Genres and Composers A
- Notation and Editing
- Solo Performance
- Composition II
- Interactive Sound and Music
- Arts Project
- Notation and Editing
- Music Teaching in Context
- Ensembles and Groups B
- Acousmatic Composition
- The Craft of Songwriting
- Genres and Composers C
- Ystafell Awduron (Sgriptio Teledu)
- Writers' Room (Screenwriting)
- Theatre and Performance: Self
- Professional Practice
- The Small Screen
- Advanced Film History: America
- Gender, Sexuality, Race, Class
- Digital Journalism and Society
- Genre Filmmaking: Screams and Screens
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Music And Film at Bangor University earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £30,000. The £25,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Media studies.
What do graduates of BA Music And Film at Bangor University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Music And Film at Bangor University?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Music And Film at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 116 UCAS points.
Does BA Music And Film at Bangor University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Music And Film at Bangor University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.