BA Film and Media Studies
About this course
BA (Hons) in Film Studies, combining film theory with media production practice. Core topics include Research Methods, Project Management, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Design & Creative Practice, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course includes a 140-hour work placement and offers study abroad options. A final-year self-directed research project allows students to produce either a written dissertation or a practice-based outcome such as a film or multimedia content.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 104 points A level: Typical offer – BCC IB: 26 points
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 98%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 69%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 55%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 5%
- South East: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Creative Spaces
- Creative Practices in Media and Performance
- Originating a Creative Project
- Media Passport: Production, Texts and Contexts
- Platform Production
- Spanish: Communication in Practice
- French: Intermediate Language Development
- Spanish: Intermediate Language Development
- Chinese: Intermediate Language Development
- German: Communication in Practice
- French: Communication in Practice
- Subsidiary Language
- Digital Media Creation and Storytelling
- Global Cinema
- Creativity in the Modern Workplace
- Creative Futures: CSP
- Experiential Overseas Learning
- Developing Intercultural Literacy and Cross-Cultural Skills
- Study Abroad Immersive Year
- CSP Negotiated Research Project
- Being a Media Professional
- Specialist Production
- Filmmakers
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Film and Media Studies at University of Chester earn?
The median salary is £20,000 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £27,500. The £23,500 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Media studies.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Film and Media Studies at University of Chester?
84% 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 Media Studies at University of Chester?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 104 UCAS points.
Does BA Film and Media Studies at University of Chester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Film and Media Studies at University of Chester?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.