Manchester ,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Hons) Film and Media Studies in Manchester United Kingdom | Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University
|
Manchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
18,500
(c. USD24,775.39)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Film and media studies delves deeply into cinematic and media formats, spanning traditional and emerging forms from television to gaming. Guided by a diverse faculty with varied expertise, you'll benefit from advanced research knowledge and top-tier facilities in a department committed to both student success and intellectual stimulation. Cinema modules cover film history across genres and styles, expanding your perspective from Hollywood to global film traditions while honing your analytical abilities. Media components examine the evolution of media systems and critique, with emphasis on contemporary and developing platforms. Your final year allows specialized study through a self-directed project, mentored by field specialists. Manchester's thriving creative sector provides exceptional opportunities in film and media-related professions, making it an ideal location to build industry connections. Our curriculum prepares you for professional life through hands-on projects with real-world partners. Career opportunities Graduates acquire versatile skills leading to diverse career paths in marketing, digital content creation, broadcasting, publishing, film education, and journalism. Manchester's media landscape offers connections to major organizations like HOME, BBC Manchester, and emerging media ventures. Advanced study options include our renowned MAMFA Creative Writing program at the Manchester Writing School, directed by former Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy. Over 95 alumni have become published authors. Specializations include scriptwriting (for various media), fiction, poetry, children's literature, and creative nonfiction.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
104-112
UCAS tariff points
GCE A levels - grades BCC or equivalent
Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM
Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum 106 UCAS Tariff points
UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM
T level - We welcome applications from students undertaking T level qualifications. Eligible applicants will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of Merit as a condition of offer
IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 26 or minimum 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects
Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered. 
A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement. 
AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A-level equivalent qualifications.
Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course.
IELTS (Academic) Or IELTS for UKVI (Academic) Or IELTS Online (Academic) - 6.0, with no component below 5.5 Pearson Test of English Academic (‘PTE Academic’) Or PTE Academic UKVI Or PTE Academic Online - 61, with no less than 59 in any section; Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency tests - 170 points overall, with no component below 160 points; TOEFL iBT (from test centre or home edition)– Designated Institution Code, for applicants who want their scores sent directly to us - 0240 - Overall score: 79 With no individual test score below: Listening: 17 Reading: 18 Speaking: 20 Writing : 17.
Tuition
GBP
18,500