BA Film and Television
About this course
BA in BA Film and Television, a photography degree combining critical, historical, theoretical and practical approaches to studying film. The curriculum begins with introductory units on film analysis and advances to historical movements, contemporary practices, and screen theories. Students undertake a placement or industrial project in the final year. Optional studies allow specialisation in areas such as cinematography, screenwriting and video games, while students work collaboratively on group projects and short films.
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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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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 47%: 290 offers from 620 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 71 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 81%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 115 students who started
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 30%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- 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 120 students who started
- A levels: 84%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
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 Television 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 £6,500 more than the UK median for Cinematics and photography.
What do graduates of BA Film and Television 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 Television 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 Television at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 145 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Film and Television at University of Bristol?
47% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 290 offers from 620 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
How many students continue on BA Film and Television at University of Bristol?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.