Film and Screen Studies BA (Hons)
Bath Spa University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 65 graduates of Film and Screen Studies BA (Hons) and other courses in Media Studies at Bath Spa University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Media Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Media Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Media Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £21000 | £20500 | £23000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £17000 - £24000 | £16500 - £24000 | £18500 - £28500 |
All Media Studies courses of Bath Spa University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Media Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22023 | £19823 | £23315 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £25020 | £15270 - £24849 | £18311 - £29267 |
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Course Description
Immerse yourself in the study of film and the film industries. Understand theory, criticism and the relationship between film, media and culture.
- An immersive experience in studying film and the film industries.
- You’ll have the opportunity explore your film interests and enthusiasms.
- Combines film theory and scholarship with film practice.
We want you to develop a critical understanding of film and screen theory and criticism and to appreciate the relationship between film, media and culture. But we also want to provide you with the conceptual tools for understanding how society and culture is mediated by cinematic, televisual and electronic images.
In choosing this course you’ll be starting on a journey of critical understanding of the institutions of film and screen production, distribution and exhibition. As part of this we’ll develop your understanding of reception and consumption practices in film and screen.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Film and Screen Studies BA (Hons) at Bath Spa University
| 30% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 10% | Veterinary nurses |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Film and Screen Studies BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £16905 | year 1 |
| International | £16905 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2026
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
UCAS application code:
W620
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About Bath Spa University
Bath Spa University is located in the rural outskirts of the English city of the same name, Bath. This institution of higher education takes pride in that they have the faculty resources and initiative to treat students as individuals, by learning their strengths and weaknesses, and thus being able to help them find work placements that align with their goals. In your free time, you can find academic and social experiences through Bath Spa’s more than 70 student clubs and societies.
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Student composition of Bath Spa University
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Total number of students enrolled at Bath Spa University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 7335
- postgraduates:
- 1285
- Total:
- 8620
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FAQ about Film and Screen Studies BA (Hons) Bath Spa University
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £21000 15 months after graduation, £20500 3 years after graduation and £23000 after graduation.
- Sales occupations (30%), Information Technology Professionals (10%), Elementary occupations (10%), Welfare and housing associate professionals (10%)
- 65 graduates rated the course 76. This means that 76% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Film and Screen Studies BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Bath Spa University.
- It is pretty easy to get accepted based on UCAS tariff scores (lowest 1.39% Percentile among all Film Studies students in the UK). Other criteria may have been valued for acceptance apart from UCAS tariff scores.