BA Culture, Media & Creative Industries
About this course
BA in Culture, Media & Creative Industries, a film studies degree examining the operation of cultural and creative sectors and the impact of media on society. Students can specialise in cultural studies, media studies or creative industries, or combine all three, and have opportunities to study abroad for a semester during the second year. In the third year, students collaborate to put on a festival at Somerset House. Note (not a module): The course is taught over three years and incorporates professional development throughout.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA. Required subjects: Applicants must be studying an essay-based or creative-based subject. Please see further information below. Must include an essay-based or creative-based subject.
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What students say
Based on about 57 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 140 students who started
- Continued on course: 91%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 30%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 60%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 165 students who started
- A levels: 79%
- Baccalaureate: 18%
- Foundation course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
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 Culture, Media & Creative Industries at King's College London earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £36,500. The £30,000 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Media studies.
What do graduates of BA Culture, Media & Creative Industries at King's College London 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 Culture, Media & Creative Industries at King's College London?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Culture, Media & Creative Industries at King's College London?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 165 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Culture, Media & Creative Industries at King's College London?
91% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.