
Film and Media Studies BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Film and Media Studies BA (Hons)
Over the course of our Film and Media Studies BA you will discover the relationship between film and other screen, broadcast and print media, and engage with the various theories that have developed around the subject.
Leicester is ranked among the top 12 places in the UK for teaching Film and Media Studies.* You will be taught by academics with expertise ranging from British documentary film and television to themes and trends of contemporary Hollywood, and from European art cinema to Chinese cinema.
During your degree you will explore the power of the audiovisual...
Over the course of our Film and Media Studies BA you will discover the relationship between film and other screen, broadcast and print media, and engage with the various theories that have developed around the subject.<br/><br/>Leicester is ranked among the top 12 places in the UK for teaching Film and Media Studies.* You will be taught by academics with expertise ranging from British documentary film and television to themes and trends of contemporary Hollywood, and from European art cinema to Chinese cinema.<br/><br/>During your degree you will explore the power of the audiovisual and digital media within contemporary society and culture. This course also has an interdisciplinary aspect as you will draw upon expertise from social sciences and humanities.<br/><br/>You will have the opportunity to get hands on experience of film-making in the second year Film Production module. Regular film screenings in our fully equipped film theatre will expose you to a diverse range of films, whilst seminars will provide you with an opportunity to discuss and share ideas about the film and media you have experienced.<br/><br/>We also work with the University’s Attenborough Arts Centre, helping you explore other career possibilities in event management as well as film programming and marketing.<br/><br/>*12th in the UK according to Complete University Guide 2024 (Communication and Media Studies)
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
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Course Code
P900
Institution Code
L34
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
Scottish Higher
B,B,B,B,B
Access to HE Diploma
D:24
Pass relevant diploma with 45 credits at Level 3. Please contact the Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2,H3,H3,H3,H3
Qualification accepted. Please contact the Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered alongside other qualifications
Scottish Advanced Higher
B,B,B
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
M2,M2,M2
Extended Project
Considered alongside other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered alongside other qualifications
A level
B,B,B
T Level
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Considered alongside other qualifications.
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