BA

Film and Media

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    3 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    19,320GBP
  • Start date
    Jan, Oct
  • QS Ranking
    #354

Program overview

What Birkbeck, University of London says about their program:

The Film and Media programme at Birkbeck, University of London, offers a BA degree that combines film, TV, and media history with contemporary trends in the screen media industries. This programme is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the media landscape.

The curriculum includes various pathways, such as Film and Media Practice and Film and Media with Screenwriting, allowing students to explore both theoretical and practical aspects of the field. Students will engage with modules that cover cinematography, sound design, and digital editing, preparing them for diverse roles in the industry.

This programme is ideal for those interested in pursuing careers in film editing, media education, or digital content creation. Graduates have found employment in notable organizations like the British Film Institute and the BBC, showcasing the programme's strong industry connections.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • We welcome applications from students with no previous qualifications or those with no recent experience of higher education.
  • The full entry requirements for all our undergraduate courses are specified on each course page.

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2

    2) or equivalent.

English proficiency

English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.

English proficiency waivers

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree certificate or diploma
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of purpose or personal statement
  • Recommendation letters
  • Finance proof
  • Translations
  • Credential evaluations
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Required grades

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  • A levels

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Additional requirements

Documents

International qualification equivalence and academic transcripts/diploma must be provided; course-specific entry requirements apply.

Essays and statements

  • A short admissions task of no more than 500 words may be requested (optional)

Recommendations

  • You will need two references, at least one of which should be an academic reference

Tests and examinations

English-language proficiency evidence is required unless an official exemption applies. Birkbeck’s usual IELTS Academic requirement is 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each sub-test.

How to apply

2 routes available:

Scholarships at Birkbeck, University of London

  • Birkbeck International Excellence Scholarship

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    Fee-discount scholarship of GBP 1,000 to GBP 5,000 for international-fee students starting full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study in autumn 2026.

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Fees

Birkbeck, University of London provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. Birkbeck, University of London encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.

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What is the cost of living near Birkbeck, University of London?

Category Cost  (in British Pound Sterling)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre£2,200
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre£1,592
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)£126
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)£31
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)£14Range: £7 to £23· London average
Monthly public transport pass£78
Monthly grocery basket£149
Books and study supplies (monthly)£20
Coffee shop drink£4
Cinema or cultural event ticket£15
Gym membership£51

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and savethestudent.org (Editorial estimate).

Visa requirements for Birkbeck, University of London

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