BA Film
About this course
BA (Hons) Film is a film studies degree exploring moving image production, scriptwriting and critical analysis within the broader field of film studies. Core topics include Research Methods, Project Management, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students undertake professional work placements as part of their studies to gain real-world experience. The first year covers foundations through Professional Development, Core Production Skills, Story and Script, Analysing Film, and Applied Professional Practice. The second year progresses with Professional Placement, Advanced Production Skills, and The Story of Film, alongside optional choices such as Drama Production, Documentary Production, Life Writing, and Writing Fiction. The final year includes compulsory modules like Research Project and Professional Learning Through Work, with optional modules including Final Creative Project, Science Fiction: Speculative Storytelling, and Fandoms and Franchising.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 112 UCAS tariff points
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 68%
- Assessment and feedback: 96%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 63%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 40%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 180 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 6%
- North West: 17%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 51%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 5%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Professional Development
- Core Production Skills
- Story and Script
- Analysing Film
- Applied Professional Practice
- Professional Placement
- Advanced Production Skills
- The Story of Film
- Drama Production
- Documentary Production
- Life Writing
- Writing Fiction
- Research Project
- Professional Learning Through Work
- Final Creative Project
- Science Fiction: Speculative Storytelling
- Fandoms and Franchising
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Film at Leeds Trinity University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £28,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Media studies.
What do graduates of BA Film at Leeds Trinity University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Film at Leeds Trinity University?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Film at Leeds Trinity University?
The average entrant had 117 UCAS points.
Does BA Film at Leeds Trinity University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Film at Leeds Trinity University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.