BA Film and Screen Studies
About this course
BA (Hons) in Film Studies, focusing on cinema history, moving image aesthetics, and screen culture. Core topics include Research Methods. The course includes a final-year major project and dissertation, alongside optional year-long diplomas in professional studies, creative computing, or storytelling.
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Entry requirements
The course team welcomes applicants from a broad range of backgrounds from all over the world. The course attracts students who apply direct from A-level (or equivalent) or from Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, or other art or design courses, as well as mature students who may have previously worked in industry. The standard entry requirements for this course are as follows: 112 UCAS tariff points, which can be made up of one or a combination of the following accepted full level 3 qualifications: A Levels at grade B, B, C or above (preferred subjects include: English; History; Media; Business; Art and Design, or other subjects within Social Sciences). Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4). Distinction, Merit, Merit at BTEC Extended Diploma (preferred subjects: Art and Design, Media, Music and Performing Arts). Merit at UAL Extended Diploma. Access to Higher Education Diploma (preferred subject: Digital and Creative Media, Film and Production, Humanities and Social Sciences). OR equivalent EU/International qualifications, such as International Baccalaureate Diploma at 25 points minimum And 5 GCSE passes at grade 4 or above (grade A*-C)
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 99%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 145 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 77%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Film and Screen Studies
- Innovation and Storytelling
- Curating for the Screen
- Interrogating the Truth
- Networks and Distribution
- Distinctive Identities
- Collaborative Project
- Research Project and Dissertation
- Major Project
- Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS) (Optional)
- Diploma in Creative Computing (Optional)
- Diploma in Storytelling (Optional)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Film and Screen Studies at University of the Arts London earn?
The median salary is £21,000 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £35,000. The £28,500 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Media studies.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Film and Screen Studies at University of the Arts 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 and Screen Studies at University of the Arts London?
The typical offer is 25 points in the IB. The average entrant had 121 UCAS points.
Does BA Film and Screen Studies at University of the Arts London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Film and Screen Studies at University of the Arts London?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.