Tell your story with our hands-on Film degree
Explore the stories that matter to you with our London-based Film degree. You will explore theoretical, practical, and industry perspectives, covering subjects like:
- film theory
- film production
- the media and society
- world cinema
- script and narrative
- documentary making
- horror, sci-fi, and fantasy.
With a wide variety of modules, you can focus on the areas that interest you the most.
Why St Mary's
Learn in the capital
Expert teaching and support
Work placements: build professional experience
Learn in the capital
Our campus is located in the green and picturesque London borough of Richmond-upon-Thames, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to explore the capital's diverse film industry. We’re also only a stone’s throw away from world-leading studios, such as:
Expert teaching and support
Your BA Film teachers are international experts within film, television, and popular culture. They are also here to support you.
Lecturers were on hand whenever I needed them. They had a huge impact on my success.- Charlotte, student
Work placements: build professional experience
During your film course, you can complete a paid work placement to gain contacts and experience in:
- the media industries
- scriptwriting and development
- film criticism
- media production
- digital media
- content creation.
Academic support
in London (National Student Survey (NSS) 2024)
Employability
of graduates are in employment, vocation or further study within 15 months of graduation (HESA, 2024)
Teaching quality
in the UK (The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024)
Course content
Modules
These modules are the modules that were available to students in the 2023/24 academic year and are illustrative of what may be offered for 2024/25.
Please note: it is possible that a module listed on the website will not be able to run due to reasons beyond our control. For more information please refer to our course information disclaimer.
How the degree is taught
Teaching methods
You'll be taught on our beautiful and historic campus located in Twickenham, London.
We place a strong emphasis on developing skills that will be essential in the work place and further study. Most courses are taught through lectures, workshops, practical exercises, screenings, field trips and small group discussions, with an emphasis on developing your communication skills and the ability to express your ideas with confidence.
You will also be taught by both academic specialists and industry professionals. We offer exciting study trips and opportunities for work experience in the media and creative industries.
Most classes range from around 15 to 40 students. Seminars will have a maximum of around 20 students.
Assessment methods
We assess your work in a variety of ways. These usually include essays, portfolios of work, research reports and blogs. We also assess group work including presentations, films and other practical projects.
Feedback
We adhere to the university’s policy of providing feedback on assessments within 15 working days.
Entry requirements
96 - 112
UCAS points
We understand that sometimes barriers you can't control get in the way of academic achievement. You are more than just your grades. We'll consider your application as a whole, taking into account things like:
- subjects studied at Level 3
- your GCSEs (or equivalent) profile
- non-academic achievements you mention in your personal statement
- your references and motivation.
International requirements
International students should check our country-specific pages for equivalents. If English is not your first language you will need to achieve an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any section (or equivalent).
UCAS Personal statement support
Create your UCAS personal statement through our online builder and we'll email you a copy of your completed version at the end.
Further Information
For more information about entry requirements please email apply@stmarys.ac.uk.
How many UCAS points my grades are worth
A levels
A*
56 pts
A
48 pts
B
40 pts
C
32 pts
D
24 pts
E
16 pts
My qualification isn't listed:
If you can't find your qualification in this list please check the full list of UCAS tariff tables.
Fees & funding
Tuition fees
Home
£9,535
International
£17,100
*Please note: these fees are annual and may increase as detailed in our tuition fee variation disclaimer.
Information about tuition fees, student loans, and funding your studies can be found within our fees and funding section.
Additional costs
Your tuition fees will cover the cost of all mandatory elements of your programme.
Additional costs could be incurred depending on optional modules chosen and other projects undertaken.
For further information about additional costs please see our additional costs webpage.
Scholarships
Find out more about our range of scholarships and bursaries available to undergraduate students .
Living costs
A guide to your living costs has been created by our Student Funding Team.
Accommodation costs vary depending on whether you opt for an en suite room and on-site catering. Take a look at our accommodation options and the prices you can expect to pay.
Career opportunities
With our Film degree, you will develop critical transferrable skills like communication, teamwork, and creative problem-solving.
Contact our Career Services at careers@stmarys.ac.uk for further information on work and postgraduate opportunities.
Some examples of job roles and areas of work for graduates of Film Studies BA (Hons) include:
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