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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: P900

Film and Media Studies

University of Leicester
Leicester, England
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3 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£22,500Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in media and communication with the BA (Hons) Film and Media Studies at University of Leicester. Based in Leicester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Over the course of our Film and Media Studies BA you will discover the relationship between film and other screen, broadcast and print media, and engage with the various theories that have developed around the subject. Leicester is ranked among the top 12 places in the UK for teaching Film and Media Studies.* You will be taught by academics with expertise ranging from British documentary film and television to themes and trends of contemporary Hollywood, and from European art cinema to Chinese cinema. During your degree you will explore the power of the audiovisual and digital media within ... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Film Theory and Criticism
Media Industries and Institutions
Visual Culture and Representation
Documentary Film and Television
Contemporary Hollywood Cinema
Film Production and Practice
Global Cinema: Regional Traditions
Media Analysis and Audience Studies
UCAS Code:P900
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB

International Baccalaureate

28 points

UCAS Points120

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

Fee information is not yet available. Please check the university website for details.

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 — University of Leicester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£19,000£22,500£27,000
3 years£21,000£25,000£27,500
5 years£27,500£32,000£41,000

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
£25,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 33% above UK average salary
This course
£32,000
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 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
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
75%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

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
93%
Learning opportunities
88%
Assessment and feedback
84%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
88%
Learning resources
89%
Student voice
90%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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