BA (Hons) Film, Media and Language

... United Kingdom
... Birkbeck University of London

Course Overview

Our BA Film, Media, and Language course combines studying modern language and its associated culture with film and media studies. You will gain a thorough grounding in different areas of media study and an understanding of the ways in which the media relate to each other. You will develop a critical approach so that you can put your own and others' work in context. You will also have the opportunity to study a number of cross-cultural modules which allow you to explore specific themes across a variety of language-speaking areas.

This course introduces you to the academic study of film, television, and screenwriting and will equip you with core knowledge and practice-based skills for work in film and media organizations, and in the creative industries. You will learn how technology, business, and human creativity have forged our contemporary media world and will be challenged to engage critically and imaginatively with a wide variety of film/media forms and styles from around the world and from different historical periods.

Graduates can pursue career paths in film and television companies, museums and galleries, arts administration, and teaching. Possible professions include:

program researcher (broadcasting/film/video)

museum/gallery curator

arts administrator

higher education lecturer.

We offer a comprehensive Careers Service - Birkbeck Futures - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education, and future ambitions.

General Eligibility

UCAS TARIFF POINTS

96-120 points (e.g. A-levels CCC-BBB)

The UCAS tariff score is applicable to you if you have recently studied a qualification that has a UCAS tariff equivalence. UCAS provides a tariff calculator for you to work out what your qualification is worth within the UCAS tariff.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Media and Journalism


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Campus Name

Central London


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-Time, 3 years


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Available Intake

October


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IELTS Score

6.0


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Tuition Fees Range

9250,

16020, (INT)


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