BA Film Studies
About this course
BA in Film Studies, a film studies degree centred on global film and television cultures, film history, and moving image analysis. The course covers the foundations of film and television theory, criticism, and national screen cultures, with opportunities to specialise in later years and undertake a specialist film production module in the final year. Students investigate how moving images connect to history, politics, philosophy, sociology, and the visual arts through both conventional essays and practice-led learning.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB, including one subject from: Classical Civilisation, Drama and Theatre, English Language-Literature (combined), English Language, English Literature, Film Studies, History, Media Studies, Philosophy, Politics, Religious Studies, Sociology. IB: 32 points overall to include one of the following Higher Level subjects: English Language-Literature (combined), English Literature, Literature and Performance, Film, Global Politics, History, Philosophy, Social and Cultural Anthropology, Theatre.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 46%: 126 offers from 273 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 99%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 25%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 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 45 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
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 Studies 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 £3,000 more than the UK median for Media studies.
What do graduates of BA Film Studies at University of Warwick 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 Studies at University of Warwick?
99% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Film Studies at University of Warwick?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 154 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Film Studies at University of Warwick?
46% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 126 offers from 273 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA Film Studies 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 Studies at University of Warwick?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.