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Film and Television

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 28 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Explore the inner workings of the Film and Television industry, from the technical skills used in production to the cultural influences that shape what we see on screen.

Explore the social and industrial factors influencing film and television with our award-winning, industry expert staff. Blending academic study and practical, hands-on creative learning in state-of-the-art facilities, this degree hones the skills you need to build a thriving career in the film and television industries.

Develop a portfolio of skills in production, criticism, research, entrepreneurship, promotion and marketing through a range of practical and concept-based projects. You’ll dive into a broad range of genres within film and TV – from independent cinema to Hollywood blockbusters, and from classic sitcoms to cutting edge documentaries.

Why study this course?

  • Learn the practice of filmmaking from award-winning experts, and enhance your creative skills with key theories and concepts.

  • Experience lectures, seminars and workshops guided by experienced, global film industry experts including filmmakers, screenwriters and critics.

  • Benefit from our wide-ranging networks and industry placements across the sector, preparing you for future employment as an adaptable, resilient and innovative leader in the cultural and creative industries.

  • Live and study in a vibrant city bursting with opportunities – from arts cinemas to production studios to film festivals, there’s always lots of culture to soak up in Birmingham.

11th in the UK for Drama, Dance and Cinematics in the Complete University Guide 2025

Modules

Course Modules

First-year modules cover a broad base of the subject and are designed to introduce you to ways of studying at university. By the final year the modules you take will become more specialised and reflect the research expertise of the academic staff. More detailed module information can be found on the course page.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

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Study options

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 28 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
W600
Institution code:
B32
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
W600
Institution code:
B32
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
ABB

We prefer applications from students with at least one A-level in an Arts, Humanities or Social Science subject.

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 32

6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects to include an Arts, Humanities or Social Science subject at HL5.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM, plus a B at A level from the preferred subject/s mentioned above.
BTEC Diploma: DD, plus a B at A level in at least one subject from the preferred subject/s mentioned above.
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma: D, plus AB at A level to include in at least one subject from the preferred subject/s mentioned above.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.

https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/subjects/film-creative-writing-courses/film-and-television-ba

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

The most common grades on entry for this course are below our standard offer. These include students admitted with alternative offers through our contextual admissions schemes. These are typically 1 or 2 grades below the standard offer. You can find information on these schemes using the link below.
You can check your eligibility to receive an offer for this course using our Offer Calculator using the same link.

Learn more on the University of Birmingham website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£10050*

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

The University will charge the maximum approved tuition fee per year. For the 2027 year of entry, we expect that the tuition fee for your first year of study will be £10,050. If Parliament agrees on an increase in tuition fees, the University will increase fees for each year of study normally in line with these changes and will communicate any change in the fees to you without delay.

For details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above.
If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter.

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