Bangor University
Bangor University

Bangor University

Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DG, UK Bangor (Wales), United Kingdom Visit web page

Media, Film and Journalism

Study detals

: Bachelor's degree : BA (Hons) Media, Film and Journalism : Full time : 36 Month

Requirements

Offers are tariff based, 96 - 128 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.:

  • A Levels: General Studies and Key Skills not normally accepted.
  • BTEC National Extended Diploma: MMM - DDM 
  • Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: MMM- DDM
  • City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080): considered on a case-by-case basis
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: accepted
  • Access: pass required
  • Welsh Baccalaureate: We will accept this qualification in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications
  • T Levels: T Levels in a relevant subject considered on a case-by-case basis
  • Extended Project Qualification: Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent.
  • International Candidates: school leaving qualifications that are equivalent to A levels/Level 3 and/or college diplomas are accepted from countries worldwide (subject to minimum English Language requirements).

Speciality

You may incur additional costs in the course of your education at the University over and above tuition fees in an academic year such as laptops, Stationary and additional resources.

The degree name has changed from Film Studies and Production and will apply from 2025.

IY0 (Law, Media, Psychology, and Social Sciences)

Additional information

Degree Overview

This course allows you to combine practice, critical and creative work. You will acquire advanced knowledge and skills in digital production, screenwriting, directing and develop your understanding of film, moving image and broader film culture. You will analyse and reflect on film and documentary. Practice-based learning framed by the study of film concepts and current industrial practices will encourage you to become creative and critical practitioners with highly developed audio-visual literacy – valuable employability skills for the media and creative industries sector. If you’re always wanted to turn that film that’s in your head into a reality, or develop a deeper understanding about how films tell our stories, then this is the degree for you. This exciting course will provide you with all the tools and knowledge that you will need to make a profession of your passion and forge a career in film. The school is also home to a dynamic and vibrant community of professionals and students who want to make and study films. Nestled in a breath-taking location between the Snowdonia National Park and the Irish Sea, Bangor’s location has brought HBO, Netflix, the BBC, S4C and a host of a major film companies to shoot here. Recent productions include Watchmen at Penrhyn Castle or The Crown in Caernarfon Castle.

 

Study Reasons

  • A flexible degree structure balancing subject breadth with opportunities to specialise in film history, theory, screenwriting, film music or film production.
  • A dynamic, creative and professional learning experience - working closely with world-leading scholars and practising industry professionals and consultants.
  • Excellent facilities, including a fully equipped media centre with editing suites and the latest 4K digital filmmaking equipment.
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