BA Film and Literature
About this course
BA in Film and Literature, a modern languages and film studies degree focused on the relationship between text, film, television and audio-visual media. The course explores adaptation processes and the cultural shift from literature to broader media forms, weighing both disciplines equally. Students examine the history, aesthetics, and social significance of different media formats while gaining freedom to pursue specific areas of interest as studies progress.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB, including grade A in English Literature or English Language and Literature (combined). IB: 32 points overall including 6 in Higher Level English Literature or English Language and Literature (combined).
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 2 UCAS decisions for BA Film and Literature (QW26) at the University of Warwick for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is ABB at A level.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 64%: 70 offers from 109 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 35%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 30%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 5%
- East Midlands: 10%
- West Midlands: 15%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 25%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 10%
- Wales: 5%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Film and Literature at University of Warwick earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £22,000 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £33,500. The £29,000 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Language and area studies (other).
What do graduates of BA Film and Literature at University of Warwick do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Film and Literature at University of Warwick?
90% 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 Literature at University of Warwick?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 155 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Film and Literature at University of Warwick?
64% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 70 offers from 109 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA Film and Literature at University of Warwick include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Film and Literature at University of Warwick?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.