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Birkbeck University of London
Film & Media
Study detals
: Undergraduate : BA : Full time : 36 MonthRequirements
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. We also accept other English language tests.
Speciality
On successfully graduating from this BA Film and Media, you will have gained an array of important transferable skills, including:
the ability to work effectively as part of a team
high-level oral and written communication skills in English
fundamental skills in research
skills in evaluating and assessing different types of information.
This degree will help prepare you for a career path in roles including:
film/video editor
curator/programmer in a variety of media and cultural heritage organisations
digital content provider and creator
screenwriting and script-editing roles in film/TV
in film and media marketing, publicity material production and advertising
web editor and designer for film/media organisations and projects
media education roles (teaching, consultancy).
Additional information
Building on Birkbeck’s radical reputation in film and screen media, this BA Film and Media is ideal if you are looking to gain knowledge of film and media from different periods and parts of the world and are keen to develop your creative practice skills in film/media content creation and screenwriting.
Why choose this course?
Classes are run by world-leading academics and industry professionals with links to organisations such as the BFI, BBC and Disney.
The course takes a unique, interdisciplinary approach to equip you with multiple skillsets essential for employment both in the media and cultural heritage sectors. You will be offered mentoring, networking and placement opportunities in film, TV and creative media industries through our partner Film Buddy.
This degree is ideal if you consider yourself a film/media practitioner seeking to enhance your career opportunities and deepen your understanding of the wide variety of forms, styles and histories of film and media through both academic study and creative practice.
If you would like to hone your skills in specific areas of film and media, the course gives you the chance to tailor your studies so that you can exit with a BA Film and Media Practice, BA Film and Media with Screenwriting or BA Film, Media and Language.