BA Film Studies
About this course
BA in Film Studies, a film studies degree examining the historical, theoretical, and cultural significance of cinema and digital media across various platforms. Students have opportunities to pursue creative practice in filmmaking, including audio-visual work and video essays, throughout all three years of the degree. Access to dedicated screening rooms, seminar spaces, and a professionally equipped auditorium supports the study of mainstream and avant-garde cinema. Collaboration with international film festivals provides avenues for global networking and research.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB. Required subjects: Applicants must be studying an essay-based subject. Please see further information below. Must include an essay-based subject.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 2 UCAS decisions for BA Film Studies (P303) at King's College London for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 26 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 87%
- Left higher education: 13%
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 80 students who started
- A levels: 87%
- Baccalaureate: 4%
- Foundation course: 2%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 6%
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 Studies 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.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Film Studies at King's College London?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Film Studies at King's College London?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 142 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Film Studies at King's College London?
87% of students continued into their second year, and 13% left higher education.