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BA (Hons) Film and Television Studies

LMLondon Metropolitan University · London

The Film and Television Studies BA (Hons) degree offers a comprehensive exploration of the global film and television industries. Designed for students passionate about the cultural, historical, and academic analysis of …

Tuition
£9,790/yr
Duration
3 years
Intakes
Sep, Jan
English
IELTS 6.0

Information from londonmet.ac.uk, updated 11 July 2026About this information

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Course Overview

The Film and Television Studies BA (Hons) degree offers a comprehensive exploration of the global film and television industries. Designed for students passionate about the cultural, historical, and academic analysis of screen media, this course provides a strong foundation in industry knowledge alongside practical skills. You will benefit from learning from internationally renowned experts and gain hands-on experience through modules that cover everything from film theory and history to digital production and screenwriting. The course is available in full-time and part-time modes, with a typical full-time duration of three years. By sharing a common first year with the Film and Television Production BA, you will develop essential audio-visual skills before specialising in your area of interest. Whether you aim to pursue further academic study or enter the creative industries, this programme equips you with the transferable skills and professional insights needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving media landscape.

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international)
£24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer
£2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester)
£12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Year 1

Approaches to Film and Television Studies15 Credits
Digital Skills15 Credits
Film Theory and Film Style15 Credits
Media, Film and Television Histories15 Credits
Moving Image Practice15 Credits
Revolution of Film and Television: 1950 to the Contemporary Media World15 Credits
Sound Design for Linear Media15 Credits
Writing and Research Skills15 Credits

Year 2

Contemporary European Cinema15 Credits
Contemporary Television Studies15 Credits
Location Sound and Dialogue Production15 Credits
Stardom, Performance and Celebrity15 Credits
Television Studio Practice15 Credits
Visual cultures15 Credits
Digital Project Management15 Credits
Documentary Photography15 Credits
Graphical Communications15 Credits
Journalism Industry Experience15 Credits
Podcast Production and Sonic Branding15 Credits
Popular Music: History and Culture15 Credits
Styling and Journalism15 Credits
Writing Short Films: Introduction to Screenwriting15 Credits

Year 3

America's 20th Century on Film15 Credits
Creative Practice Dissertation Project15 Credits
Creative Research Dissertation Project15 Credits
Postcolonial Cinema and Media15 Credits
Researching Media Audiences15 Credits
The French New Wave15 Credits
Arts, Culture and Lifestyle Journalism15 Credits
Audio Plug-in Coding15 Credits
Career Development Learning15 Credits
Digital Video Post Production15 Credits
Documentary Filmmaking15 Credits
Film and TV: Industry and Politics15 Credits
Media Industry Careers15 Credits

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

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Employed or further study, 15mo
£38k
Median starting salary
120+
Industry project partners

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Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated
11 July 2026

Course information on this page was last updated from the London Metropolitan University website available at londonmet.ac.uk on 11 July 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with London Metropolitan University; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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