BA Film and Journalism (including Placement Year)
What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Gained a higher qualification: 10%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 25%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Media Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Customer service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 65%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 25%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Film and Journalism (including Placement Year) at University of Essex earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £30,000. The £25,500 median after fifteen months is the same as the UK median for Journalism.
What do graduates of BA Film and Journalism (including Placement Year) at University of Essex do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Film and Journalism (including Placement Year) at University of Essex?
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 Journalism (including Placement Year) at University of Essex?
The average entrant had 115 UCAS points.
Does BA Film and Journalism (including Placement Year) at University of Essex include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BA Film and Journalism (including Placement Year) at University of Essex?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.