BA Film and Modern Languages
About this course
BA in Film and Modern Languages, a degree centred on Modern Languages and BA (Hons) Photography spanning film and television alongside a chosen language and its related cultures. Students can study French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish from either beginners or post-A level, except Portuguese which is available from beginners only. The programme incorporates a year abroad, and language choices are finalized following offer acceptance. Students select their language after accepting an offer, and all languages except Portuguese accommodate beginners and post-A level entry. The course includes a year abroad to gain international experience, and students have access to department facilities such as a Multimedia Centre equipped with a video editing suite, language lab, mini-cinema and foreign-language film collection.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level BTEC: DDD in any Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
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What students say
Based on about 104 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 140 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 23 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 22%
- Elementary occupations: 9%
- Teaching Professionals: 9%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 8%
- Business and Financial Project Management Professionals: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 50%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 4%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 39%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 33%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 150 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 86%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 12%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Film and Modern Languages at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £35,000. The £30,000 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Language and area studies (other).
What do graduates of BA Film and Modern Languages at University of Bristol do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Film and Modern Languages at University of Bristol?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Film and Modern Languages at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 149 UCAS points.
Does BA Film and Modern Languages at University of Bristol include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Film and Modern Languages at University of Bristol?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.