BA Film and Media
About this course
BA (Hons) in Film and Media, a media studies degree centred on screen storytelling, bridging media theory and practical production. Students gain technical mastery in professional-standard production facilities and collaborate on live industry projects. This four-year undergraduate course includes an optional year abroad.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC to include English (or a written subject requiring the use of English). IB: 27 to include Higher Level English (or a written subject requiring the use of English) at grade 5. SQA Highers: BBBC to include English (or a written subject requiring the use of English). SQA Advanced Highers: BC at Advanced Higher plus CC at Higher (4 subjects) Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H2H3H3H3 to include English at H2 (or a written subject requiring the use of English).
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What students say
Based on about 22 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- London: 3%
- South West: 2%
- Scotland: 83%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 30%
- Other HE qualification: 70%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Film and Media at Robert Gordon University earn?
The median salary is £19,000 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £27,500. The £23,500 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Media studies.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Film and Media at Robert Gordon University?
94% 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 Media at Robert Gordon University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 149 UCAS points.
Does BA Film and Media at Robert Gordon University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Film and Media at Robert Gordon University?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.