Film and Media with Integrated Foundation Year

University of Sunderland
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time including foundation year 4 Years Digital media, production, and technologyMedia studiesPR and communications

UCAS Points

40 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£22,500

About this course

This is a four-year version of our popular BA (Hons) Film and Media course, with an integrated foundation year. Study film and the fascinating world of the media. Apply critical thinking and analysis and develop the transferable skills of problem solving, communication and presentation. Combine academic research with practical application, developing the talents to join an exciting and ever-changing industry.

Love film and all aspects of media?

Gain personal professional, academic and production skills from studying film and media theory alongside practical-based modules in film production. You can do a research-based placement, write a script, or produce video essays. You’ll cover the historical contexts and contemporary debates in film, media and culture and explore the relationships between film and media content and real-world impact.

You’ll work with established research-active academics at the Centre for Research in Media and Cultural Studies and study alongside scriptwriters, film makers, and media practitioners. Share, discuss, challenge and explore your passion for film, TV and other aspects of the media with like-minded people.

Get involved with extracurricular activities, including: organised trips, CineClub, Spark Sunderland.

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 40 points

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

1133 Public relations and communications directors
3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
2492 Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters
3554 Advertising and marketing associate professionals
2491 Newspaper, periodical and broadcast editors

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time including foundation year
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Sunderland
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Digital media, production, and technology, Media studies, PR and communications
Avg. Graduate Salary
£22,500