Film and Media with Integrated Foundation Year BA (Hons)
University of Sunderland
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Film and Media with Integrated Foundation Year BA (Hons) and other courses in Media Studies at University of Sunderland 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.
All Media Studies courses of University of Sunderland
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 | £21500 | £19000 | £21000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18000 - £24000 | £15000 - £22500 | £17500 - £26000 |
All Media, Journalism and Communications courses of University of Sunderland
Salary of all UK Graduates of Media, Journalism and Communications
| 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
This is a four-year version of our popular BA (Hons) Film and Media course, with an integrated foundation year. Study film and the fascinating world of the media. Apply critical thinking and analysis and develop the transferable skills of problem solving, communication and presentation. Combine academic research with practical application, developing the talents to join an exciting and ever-changing industry.
Love film and all aspects of media?
Gain personal professional, academic and production skills from studying film and media theory alongside practical-based modules in film production. You can do a research-based placement, write a script, or produce video essays. You’ll cover the historical contexts and contemporary debates in film, media and culture and explore the relationships between film and media content and real-world impact.
You’ll work with established research-active academics at the Centre for Research in Media and Cultural Studies and study alongside scriptwriters, film makers, and media practitioners. Share, discuss, challenge and explore your passion for film, TV and other aspects of the media with like-minded people.
Get involved with extracurricular activities, including: organised trips, CineClub, Spark Sunderland.
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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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Film and Media with Integrated Foundation Year BA (Hons) at University of Sunderland
| 15% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Quality and Regulatory Professionals |
| 10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 10% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 10% | Caring personal services |
| 10% | Protective service occupations |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Media Studies
All Media Studies courses of University of Sunderland
Qualification requirements
The Integrated Foundation Year is specially designed to support you where you have just missed the grades required for direct entry onto a three-year degree, or if you have relevant work experience and are now looking to broaden your subject knowledge but want more time to develop study skills before starting your degree.
Entry requirements are provided for guidance only and we may offer you an entrance interview which will help us determine your eligibility for your chosen degree. This enables us to consider making you an offer if you are perhaps a mature student who has been out of education for a period of time, or you have gained significant knowledge and skills through employment rather than traditional education.
Eligible entry qualifications:
- Normally a minimum of three Level 2 qualifications (NVQ, GCSE or equivalent), including Math's and English langauge at grade C or above** and a minimum of 40 UCAS tariff points from Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A or AS Levels, T Levels, BTEC certificates/diplomas, access courses or equivalent) OR
- Demonstrable evidence of appropriate knowledge and skills acquired from at least three years of post-school work experience.
** If you have studied for a GCSE which has a numerical grade then you will need to achieve a grade 4 or above. Equivalent alternative qualifications are also accepted, such as Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number. If you have not achieved a grade C in Math's and English language, we may be able to work with you to ensure that you are able to gain these in the first year of the course, depending on your experience.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Film and Media with Integrated Foundation Year BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £16000 | year 1 |
| International | £16000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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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:
- Foundation
UCAS application code:
P303
University Rankings
of University of Sunderland
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 17 different rankings
Positions of University of Sunderland in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Sunderland in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #80
- #801
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 17 January, 2025]
See all 17 university rankings of University of Sunderland
About University of Sunderland
The University of Sunderland is a research education institution situated in the city of the same name, in the North East of England. The city’s main campus is City Campus, where students will find Murray Library, the majority of lecture halls, and their state-of-the-art sports facilities. In the Sir Tom Cowie campus, the facilities are specialised towards subjects such as the Social Sciences, Tourism, Law, Business, and also Computing and Engineering.
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Student composition of University of Sunderland
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Sunderland by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 11440
- postgraduates:
- 3140
- Total:
- 14580
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Creative Writing and Film and Theatre BA (Hons) | University of Reading | 62% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £22350 | - | Reading |
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Film and Media with Integrated Foundation Year BA (Hons) | University of Sunderland | 76% | 10% | 6% | £9250 | £16000 | 107 | Sunderland |
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Film and Creative Writing BA (Hons) | University of Essex | 69% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £19500 | - | Colchester |
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Film & Visual Culture and Politics (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 95% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £12500 | 107 | Liverpool |
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Accounting & Finance and Film & Visual Culture (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 38% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £12500 | 113 | Liverpool |
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Musical Theatre (Film Acting) BA (Hons) | University of Chichester | 64% | 3% | 5% | £9250 | £16344 | - | Chichester |
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Film Studies BA (Hons) | York St John University | 83% | 4% | 10% | £9250 | £14000 | 117 | York |
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Accounting & Finance and Film & Visual Culture BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 84% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £12500 | 113 | Liverpool |
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English Literature and Film BA (Hons) | University of Reading | - | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £22350 | - | Reading |
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Film and Screenwriting BA (Hons) | Birmingham City University | 93% | 10% | 15% | £9250 | £16085 | 115 | Birmingham |
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FAQ about Film and Media with Integrated Foundation Year BA (Hons) University of Sunderland
- 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 £21500 15 months after graduation, £19000 3 years after graduation and £21000 after graduation.
- Elementary occupations (15%), Quality and Regulatory Professionals (10%), Science, engineering and technology associate professionals (10%), Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations (10%)
- 20 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.
- University of Sunderland achieved the highest ranking for Social Sciences. It is ranked #801 in (Social Sciences). See all subject rankings for University of Sunderland.
- Film and Media with Integrated Foundation Year BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Sunderland.
- It is pretty easy to get accepted based on UCAS tariff scores (lowest 8.36% Percentile among all Film Studies students in the UK). Other criteria may have been valued for acceptance apart from UCAS tariff scores.
Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 17 January, 2025
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)