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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: P303

Film Studies

King's College London, University of London
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£29,000Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
89%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by King's College London, University of London, the BA (Hons) Film Studies provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in media and communication. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Cinema, both mainstream and avant-garde, was the most exciting art form to emerge in the 20th century. Today cinema exists in an even more complicated media environment, encompassing various platforms such as online streaming services and video games. Our Film Studies BA offers unparalleled critical, historical, and theoretical tools to understand and appreciate the creative potential of cinematic and digital media and their social, cultural, political, and economic importance in our world. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 89% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,500 within three years, a 87% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Film History and Theory
Screenwriting and Narrative Structure
Documentary and Experimental Cinema
Digital Media Production
Film Criticism and Analysis
Genre
Style and Authorship
Global Cinema and Cultural Contexts
Dissertation or Creative Project
UCAS Code:P303
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

Must include an essay-based subject. Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels.

International Baccalaureate

35 points

35 points overall or an aggregate score of 17 from three Higher Levels. Must include an essay-based subject at Higher Level. Note: The total point score of 35 includes TOK/EE.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£29,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£87,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — King's College London, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£27,000£34,500
3 years£21,000£25,500£28,500
5 years£24,000£30,000£36,500

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 25% above UK average salary
This course
£30,000
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH24-01-05). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Studying
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
89%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
77%
Academic support
93%
Organisation and management
89%
Learning resources
80%
Student voice
84%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
87%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About King's College London, University of London

King's College London, University of London offers Film Studies as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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