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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: P303

Film and Media

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£9,725Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Film and Media at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about shaping public narratives. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The film and media that we create and consume reflects our individual identities, our local and national cultures and the political players on the global stage. Our film and media degree will help you examine these topics using rigorous academic discipline and practical production techniques. Graduates are well equipped for careers in the creative industries and beyond. International tuition fees are £9,725 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £20,000 within three years, and a 85% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Film History and Theory
Media Institutions and Regulation
Narrative and Screenwriting
Digital Production Techniques
Critical Media Analysis
Television Studies
Photography and Visual Culture
Dissertation Project
UCAS Code:P303
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC

English, Media Studies, or Film Studies preferred at A level or equivalent. English required and Maths preferred at GCSE level grade C or 4.

International Baccalaureate

28 points

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£9,725

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£38,900

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 — Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£20,000£23,000£26,000
3 years£17,000£20,000£25,500
5 years£21,000£25,000£30,500

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 17% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
10%Work & Study
10%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
91%
Learning opportunities
87%
Assessment and feedback
93%
Academic support
94%
Organisation and management
85%
Learning resources
86%
Student voice
90%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

2 Scholarships Available

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Alison Scott Scholarship

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
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The Alison Scott Scholarship

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

About Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh offers Film and Media as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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