BA (Hons) Film and Journalism

... United Kingdom
... University of Essex

Course Overview

BA Film and Journalism at Essex offers a creative, flexible degree with a strong foundation for employability. Your degree is balanced 50-50 between the disciplines of Film and Journalism, but there will be many modules where the two disciplines come together, for example in modules such as ‘Documentary Filmmaking’ and ‘Advanced Practical Journalism.’

On the Journalism side, you will become thoroughly grounded in the theory and practice of journalism, develop your craft of writing and broadcasting skills to a high level, and make sound editorial judgments. You will gain investigative and analytical skills, learning to work effectively on your own and in teams to produce the best journalism.

In Film, you will study the history and theory of film and will have the opportunity to gain technical skills in camera work, editing, and film-making. You can also study directing, and screenwriting and explore many aspects of screen media, from cinema to social media. In addition, you will gain transferable skills in research, essay-planning, and writing, and you will be offered career guidance and training. In the third year, a specialist option on film journalism, consolidating the two parts of the degree, will be available.

General Eligibility

UK entry requirements

  • A-levels: ABB, including one essay-based subject

  • BTEC: DDD, depending on the subject studied - advice on acceptability can be provided.

  • IB: 32 points or three Higher Level certificates with 655, including a Higher Level essay-based subject grade 5.

  • We are also happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher and Standard Levels. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standard levels, and the course applied for. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for more information.

  • Access to HE Diploma: 15 level 3 credits at Distinction and 30 level 3 credits at Merit, depending on the subject studied - advice on acceptability can be provided.

  • We also consider T-levels.

International & EU entry requirements

We accept a wide range of qualifications from applicants studying in the EU and other countries. Get in touch with any questions you may have about the qualifications we accept. Remember to tell us about the qualifications you have already completed or are currently taking.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS 6.0 overall.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Media and Journalism


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Campus Name

Colchester Campus


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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

0.0


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Tuition Fees Range

Home full-time: £9,250, International full-time: £18,585,


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