Film Studies BA (Hons)
York St John University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 40 graduates of Film Studies BA (Hons) and other courses in Media Studies at York St John 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 | £20000 | £18500 | £19500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18000 - £22000 | £15500 - £21500 | £17000 - £24500 |
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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
The Film Studies Programme at York St John University is an exciting pathway which represents the changing nature of the subject area and the links between film and other disciplines.
On the Film Studies programme you will experience and take part in lectures, seminars, workshops, task focused activities, field-trips and excursions and informative engagement with media practitioners and those working in the creative industry. Crucially, this is backed up by three distinct features. These are:
Research informed teaching where experts in their subjects will work with you and develop your knowledge
A schedule of tutorial support where you will gain advice and guidance on how to progress academically
Technology enhanced programme instruction from experts that will help you to learn how to use media as a critical and creative tool
You will be assessed in a variety of ways including essays, portfolios, single and group presentations (for example, voice-over commentaries using iPads and tablets), interactive eportfolios (using platforms such as Word Press), creative visual pieces. All of these will be introduced at Level1 and then developed throughout the degree.
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 Studies BA (Hons) at York St John University
| 15% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 10% | Legal professionals |
| 10% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
| 10% | Quality and Regulatory Professionals |
| 5% | Engineering professionals |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Media Studies
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Film 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 | £14000 | year 1 |
| International | £14000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
For courses with an optional Placement Year, during the Placement Year your fees will be reduced to 15% of the annual fee value.
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)
- year 2
- year 3
UCAS application code:
P303
University Rankings
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Positions of York St John University in top UK and global rankings.
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About York St John University
York St. John University, previously known as York Diocesan College, is a government funded university located on the outskirts of the historic York city centre, just a 10 minute walk away from the York Explore library and the famous York Minster. York is a small and charming city whose city centre is surrounded by miles of intact roman walls and a number of other historical wonders.
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Student composition of York St John University
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Total number of students enrolled at York St John University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 5310
- postgraduates:
- 1685
- Total:
- 6995
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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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FAQ about Film Studies BA (Hons) York St John 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 £20000 15 months after graduation, £18500 3 years after graduation and £19500 after graduation.
- Natural and social science professionals (15%), Science, engineering and technology associate professionals (10%), Legal professionals (10%), Business and Financial Project Management Professionals (10%)
- 40 graduates rated the course 83. This means that 83% 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 Studies BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at York St John University.
- It is moderately difficult to get accepted into this course. The average UCAS tariff score of this course is 117 which is among the
Percentile among all Film Studies students in the UK.