University of East Anglia
Film and Television Studies BA (Hons)
University of East Anglia

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 70 graduates of Film and Television Studies BA (Hons) and other courses in Media Studies at University of East Anglia for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Media Studies.

Overall student satisfaction
66 /100
70 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in media, journalism and communications

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 £22000 £20500 £24500
25-75 percentile range £19000 - £25000 £16000 - £27000 £18500 - £30000


Salary of all UK Graduates of media, journalism and communications

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22017 £19297 £23262
25-75 percentile range £19000 - £25033 £15218 - £24297 £17814 - £29255

Course Description

Overview

Film and television are multi-billion pound, interrelated global industries that play a crucial role in shaping how we see the world around us. UEA pioneered the study of these media forms and remains a leading institution in their study. In this degree, you’ll explore the historical, aesthetic, and cultural dimensions of film and television as well as considering the social, political and industrial aspects that shape those media forms. You'll learn about key historical moments in film and television and about theories which have been developed to create and make sense of the film and television content we consume on a daily basis.

Topics might include the global phenomenon of Doctor Who, trace Marvel Comics adaptations through TV and Film, study global cinema, or American cinema and screenwriting. Alongside your theoretical studies, you’ll have opportunities to discover how to make your own film and TV content and explore writing for different media.

About This Course

One of the longest-established and most prestigious degrees of its kind in the country, our BA in Film and Television Studies will provide you with an opportunity to explore these two hugely influential mass media art forms in depth. Your degree will be focused on those cult hits and global franchises that define the market today.

In your first year, you’ll cover all the essentials in the subject gaining a grounding in key theoretical and historical debates. In your second and third years, you’ll choose from a wide array of modules, enabling you to specialise in the areas that interest you the most. These range from explorations of the earliest experiments in moving pictures to contextualizing modern multimedia franchises.

You’ll also get to choose from creative practice options in areas such as making short films and working in TV studio production, deepening your knowledge of how film and television texts are produced by applying your critical skills to practical outcomes.

You’ll develop many transferable skills on this degree course, including high-level research and communication skills, team working, leadership, and self-management, all of which are desirable transferable skills that open up a wide variety of careers.

Our Film, Television and Media Studies department is recognised as a leading centre for the study of British and Hollywood cinemas, British television, popular film and television genres, and feminist approaches to media. We’re home to the extensive East Anglian Film Archive – a unique resource which you can make use of during your time here. We also have close links with the British Film Institute in London, and with film festivals and local production companies.

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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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Film and Television Studies BA (Hons) at University of East Anglia

15% Business and public service associate professionals
15% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
10% Customer service occupations
10% Finance Professionals
10% Information Technology Professionals
5% Managers, directors and senior officials
5%
5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
5% Sports and fitness occupations
5% Business and public service associate professionals

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

M in T Level Health, Healthcare Science, or Science.

GCSE Requirements:  GCSE English Language grade 4 or C and GCSE Mathematics grade 4 or C.   We welcome a wide range of qualifications - for further information please visit our website www.uea.ac.uk.

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6

**IELTS: 6**0 overall (minimum of 5.5 in each component)

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Film and Television Studies, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Film and Television 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
International £20600 year 1

Additional fee information

Tuition fees are reviewed annually and subject to increase. Some fees are regulated by the UK government and will be changed in line with advice from them. Fees for continuing students (i.e. those on courses of greater than one year in length) will normally increase annually. This increase will not exceed 4% or the % increase of the UK Government regulated fee whichever is higher. The fee increase is based on the fee for the year that you register. For further information about additional costs for your course and information on fee status please see our website.

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:

January 1, 2025

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)

University Rankings

Positions of University of East Anglia in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of East Anglia in related subject specific rankings.

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #19 
    • #126 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]

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About University of East Anglia

The University of East Anglia (UEA) is a government funded research university located in Norwich, England. The university operates from a single campus site which includes the Norwich Research Park and the Bob Champion Research and Education Building, as well a 24-hour library, a concert and gig venue, and the on-campus accommodation.

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undergraduates:
13095
postgraduates:
3400
Total:
16495
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