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BA Film & Media

University of Stirling

Institution
University of Stirling
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Film & Media
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
U12-FMS
Median salary
£24,500 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 19 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 79%
  • Learning opportunities: 81%
  • Assessment and feedback: 63%
  • Academic support: 91%
  • Organisation and management: 67%
  • Learning resources: 74%
  • Student voice: 64%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 70 students who started

  • Continued on course: 86%
  • Left higher education: 13%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 1%

What graduates do next

Based on about 52 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Working: 76%
  • Working and studying: 8%
  • Further study: 10%
  • Unemployed: 4%

Most common jobs

  • Media Professionals: 16%
  • Elementary occupations: 13%
  • Sales occupations: 12%
  • Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
  • Business and public service associate professionals: 9%
  • Find their work meaningful: 65%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 45%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • West Midlands: 1%
  • London: 5%
  • South East: 2%
  • South West: 1%
  • Scotland: 86%
  • Northern Ireland: 5%

Who gets in

Based on about 80 students who started

  • A levels: 68%
  • Access course: 1%
  • Other HE qualification: 28%
  • Other qualifications: 2%

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Film & Media at University of Stirling earn?

The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £24,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £30,500. The £24,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Media studies.

What do graduates of BA Film & Media at University of Stirling do next?

93% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on BA Film & Media at University of Stirling?

79% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for BA Film & Media at University of Stirling?

The average entrant had 172 UCAS points.

Does BA Film & Media at University of Stirling include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on BA Film & Media at University of Stirling?

86% of students continued into their second year, and 13% left higher education.