BA (Hons) Film, Media and Language

The BA (Hons) Film, Media and Language course at Birkbeck University of London offers a unique blend of theoretical and practical learning, allowing students to explore the intersections of film, media and language. Through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical exercises, students will gain a deep understanding of the ways in which language is used in different forms of media, as well as the cultural and social contexts in which they are produced and consumed. The course will also provide students with the skills to analyze and evaluate the language and media used in various texts and contexts, as well as to create their own media content using a variety of techniques and technologies.

Additional Information

The course is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in film, media and language studies, as well as a range of transferable skills that can be applied to a variety of careers. Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including editing suites, screening rooms, and recording studios, as well as opportunities to work on real-world projects and collaborate with industry professionals.

Experience the Best of Film, Media and Language Studies at Birkbeck University of London

Birkbeck University of London is a world-renowned institution for film, media and language studies. The university offers a vibrant and diverse academic community, with expert faculty and researchers who are leaders in their fields. Students will benefit from the university's location in central London, which provides access to a wealth of cultural and creative resources. Additionally, Birkbeck has a strong reputation for providing students with hands-on learning experiences and opportunities to engage with real-world projects.

Our BA Film, Media, and Language course combines studying modern language and its associated culture with film and media studies. You will gain a thorough grounding in different areas of media study and an understanding of the ways in which the media relate to each other. You will develop a critical approach so that you can put your own and others' work in context. You will also have the opportunity to study a number of cross-cultural modules which allow you to explore specific themes across a variety of language-speaking areas.

This course introduces you to the academic study of film, television, and screenwriting and will equip you with core knowledge and practice-based skills for work in film and media organizations, and in the creative industries. You will learn how technology, business, and human creativity have forged our contemporary media world and will be challenged to engage critically and imaginatively with a wide variety of film/media forms and styles from around the world and from different historical periods.

Graduates can pursue career paths in film and television companies, museums and galleries, arts administration, and teaching. Possible professions include:

program researcher (broadcasting/film/video)

museum/gallery curator

arts administrator

higher education lecturer.

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UCAS TARIFF POINTS

96-120 points (e.g. A-levels CCC-BBB)

The UCAS tariff score is applicable to you if you have recently studied a qualification that has a UCAS tariff equivalence. UCAS provides a tariff calculator for you to work out what your qualification is worth within the UCAS tariff.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.