BA English with Film Studies
About this course
BA in English with Film Studies, an English and Film Studies degree centred on literary and visual history. Students examine global literatures alongside the creative potential of film and media within a central London location close to the British Film Institute Library and BFI Southbank. Studies draw upon departmental expertise situated near Shakespeare's Globe and specialist screening facilities.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA. Required subjects: English Literature or English Language and Literature. Must include grade A in English Literature or English Language and Literature.
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 68 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 8%
- Unemployed: 9%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 18%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 8%
- Elementary occupations: 8%
- Media Professionals: 8%
- Find their work meaningful: 77%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 67%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 48%
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 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Baccalaureate: 15%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
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 English with Film Studies at King's College London earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £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 £1,000 more than the UK median for English studies.
What do graduates of BA English with Film Studies at King's College London do next?
87% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA English with Film Studies at King's College London?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA English with Film Studies at King's College London?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 160 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA English with Film Studies at King's College London?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.