Explore the inner workings of the Film and Television industry, from the technical skills used in production to the cultural influences that shape what we see on screen.
Explore the social and industrial factors influencing film and television with our award-winning, industry expert staff. Blending academic study and practical, hands-on creative learning in state-of-the-art facilities, this degree hones the skills you need to build a thriving career in the film and television industries.
I wanted to combine practical drama and film into one degree. With the best of both worlds, I was able to learn and practice both my interests and broaden my understanding of drama and film.
Approach your degree from another perspective with our BA Liberal Arts programme. This may offer you an alternative way to study modules in your preferred subject areas.
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Dive into a broad range of genres within film and TV, from independent cinema to Hollywood blockbusters and from classic sitcoms to cutting edge documentaries. Benefit from our wide-ranging networks and industry placements across the sector, preparing you for future employment as an adaptable and innovative leader in the cultural and creative industries.
Learn the practice of filmmaking and enhance your creative skills with key theories and concepts guided by our award-winning, global film industry experts, including filmmakers, screenwriters and critics.
Our Film students’ study and play hard, as well as go on to thrilling careers in the Film and TV industry.
Live and study in a vibrant city, bursting with opportunities – from arts cinemas, to film festivals to production studios, there’s plenty of culture to soak up in Birmingham.
Benefit from exciting projects taking place within the department, whether it’s witnessing on-campus filmmaking or attending fancy award ceremonies.
Balance classroom-based study with hands-on creative learning in our state-of-the-art facilities. You'll find yourself working in a range of settings, including iMac studio spaces and editing suites, with access to professional cameras and audio recording equipment. It's ideal preparation for roles in sectors as varied as the creative arts, journalism, media and marketing.
From podcasting to brain monitoring, our state-of-the-art facilities empower our students to create, perform, collaborate and explore in new and exciting ways.
Hear more about studying at Birmingham. Chat to one of our friendly students to find out more about your favourite course, our beautiful campus and life in our vibrant and cultural city.
Study at the University of Birmingham and learn from world-class experts — leaders in global teaching and research experience.
At Birmingham, you’ll have plenty of support to help you adjust to university life:
Your degree is designed to help you achieve 120 credits per year, which equals about 40 hours of learning each week. This includes lectures, seminars, workshops, independent study, revision, and assessments.
You’ll be assessed in different ways to suit each module. At the start of a module, you’ll be told how and when you’ll be assessed. Methods will vary but may include coursework (e.g., essays), group or individual presentations and projects, exams, reports or computer-based assignments.
Feedback: You will receive timely feedback on each assessment, so you can learn from it and improve your performance in future assessments.
The modules listed for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods.
The optional module information listed for this programme is intended to be indicative, and the availability of optional modules may vary from year to year. Where a module is no longer available, we will let you know as soon as we can and help you to make other choices.
2026/27 Session
The following must be taken:
2027/28 Session
Students must choose 60 credits per semester (120 credits in total year) from the following list:
| Module title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Aesthetics of Television | 20 |
| American and World Cinema | 20 |
| Festivals: Film and Television | 20 |
| Film Genre | 20 |
| Film Theory and Criticism | 20 |
| Independent Filmmaking Practices | 20 |
| Screen Histories and Futures | 20 |
| The Video Essay | 20 |
2028/29 Session
Students must choose one of the following:
| Module title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Film Production Project | 40 |
| Film Studies Dissertation | 40 |
Students must choose 80 credits, 40 credits per semester, from the following:
| Module title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Adaptation: Theory and Practice | 20 |
| Children's Film and Television | 20 |
| Film Editing | 20 |
| Film and Television Authorship | 20 |
| Poetry Film | 20 |
| Screenwriting: Film | 20 |
The Professional Skills Module allows students to take part in an internship that they can apply for from a bank of placements provided by the college, or an internship that they land by themselves externally, as a means of promoting hands-on learning.
In the College of Arts and Law, we're committed to helping you become career-ready. With our intercalated options, we offer undergraduate students the opportunity to take an additional year and dive into industry, language and more.
To secure a place at Birmingham, you'll need to meet our general entry requirements as well as those specific to your course.
ABB
6,5,5 including 32 points overall.
BTEC Extended Diploma - DDM, plus a B at A level from the preferred subject/s mentioned below.
Number of A levels required: 3
We prefer applications from students offering at least one A level from our list of preferred subjects, which includes but is not limited to:
English Language, English Literature, English Language and Literature, Modern Language, History, Law, Religious Studies, Media Studies, Film Studies, Theatre Studies.
General Studies is not accepted.
6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects plus 32 points overall.
BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM, plus a B at A level from the preferred subject/s mentioned above.
BTEC Diploma: DD, plus a B at A level in at least one subject from the preferred subject/s mentioned above.
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma: D, plus AB at A level to include in at least one subject from the preferred subject/s mentioned above.
Applicants who take the EPQ and meet our offer criteria will be made the typical offer for their programme of choice, plus an alternative offer which will be one grade lower plus a grade B in the EPQ. This offer would apply if you make Birmingham your firm choice.
Applicants who take the Core Maths qualification and meet our offer criteria will be made the typical offer for their programme of choice, plus an alternative offer which will be one grade lower plus a grade B in Core Maths. If you are also taking A-level Maths, you will not be eligible for an alternative offer through studying Core Maths. This offer would apply if you make Birmingham your firm choice.
If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification or a Presessional English course.
If you have a conditional offer for Birmingham where English is a requirement, you can take a Presessional English course as an alternative to retaking IELTS or a similar qualification. We offer on-campus courses all year round starting from September, including additional online courses in the summer term. Teaching takes place in small classes with no more than 18 students to maximise class participation.
Students who are eligible and complete a Pathways to Birmingham programme will receive an alternative offer, which is typically two grades below the standard offer.
Our Contextual Offer scheme recognises the potential of students whose personal circumstances may have restricted achievement in school or college. If you are eligible to benefit from the Contextual Offer scheme, you will receive an offer which is one grade lower than the standard offer. You don’t need to apply for this – it will be assessed and applied at the point of application if you’re eligible.
BBC with at least one subject from the A level list above.
BBB with at least one subject from the A level list above.
The University tuition fee covers the cost of your tuition, examination and graduation, and includes membership of the Guild of Students.
per year for domestic (UK) students for 2026/27
*The University will charge the maximum approved tuition fee per year. If Parliament agrees on an increase in tuition fees, the University will increase fees for each year of study, normally in line with these changes and will communicate any change in the fees to you without delay. The fee for September 2026 entry is £9,790 for UK students. If you decide to do a placement year, you will only pay 15% of the agreed tuition fee for that year. If you are applying for 2027 entry, you will be advised of the annual tuition fee once it is confirmed by the Government.
To help with the cost of studies, undergraduate students from the UK can apply for student finance through the Student Loans Company. The support available is made up of a tuition fee loan and a maintenance loan which helps to cover living costs.
At Birmingham, we believe that financial worries should not be a barrier to accessing higher education. That’s why we offer a range of additional financial support for students through scholarships, bursaries and other awards.
If you're a UK student and starting university in September 2026, find out more about what financial support is available to you.
We want to help you reach your full potential. Explore our wide variety of scholarships available for international students.
Whatever your journey to university looks like, we’re here to support you every step of the way. For all undergraduate courses at Birmingham, you apply online through UCAS. The UCAS website has lots of information and advice around the process.
Application deadline for September 2026 entry. Applications close at 18:00 GMT.
View further information on how to apply for undergraduate courses, including advice for UK and overseas applicants.
If you have a question about our admissions process, including how to apply, your offer and how to track your application, please speak to our team.
By studying an undergraduate degree in Film and/or Creative Writing at Birmingham, you’ll develop transferable skills suited to a range of career paths. These skills include critical thinking skills, the ability to think creatively and generate new ideas and teamworking skills.
Our Film and Creative Writing graduates have entered many sectors, including:
Our Film students have gone on to secure roles such as Content Coordinator, Social Media Executive, Blogger, and Project Manager, working for organisations such as:
The University has commissioned Cturtle as our data partner for tracking our alumni destinations. The data above is a subset from 43,666 alumni who completed their course up to 31 July 2024.
We’re consistently one of the top UK universities targeted by leading graduate employers
High Fliers ‘Graduate Market in 2026’ report
Receive one-to-one careers advice, including guidance on your job applications, writing your CV and improving your interview technique.
Meet employers face-to-face at on-campus recruitment fairs and employer presentations.
Our aim is to make sure that success in your studies leads you on to a fulfilling career. Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network offer support to help you identify your options, develop your skills and gain access to opportunities that propel you towards your career goal.
Hear from some of our inspiring alumni who have gone on to work for leading employers such as the UK Space Agency and BBC Sport.
Your experience studying at Birmingham will give you the opportunity to discover new experiences, develop different skills and make friends for life.
Our bustling campus with its beautiful grounds, friendly community, and excellent facilities will quickly make you feel at home. We offer you a huge variety of accommodation options in the UK’s second city, exciting activities to get involved in outside your studies, as well as all the support and advice you need.
Coming to Birmingham to study might be your first time living away from home. In our student accommodation, you can enjoy your independence in safe, welcoming and sociable surroundings.
Our cosmopolitan city has a unique history and so much to see and do. With an ever-changing food and drink scene, a vibrant nightlife and plenty of culture, our city is more than somewhere to study.
Whoever you are and wherever you come from, we are committed to providing the best possible support to our students, both before you start and throughout your time on campus.
Our beautiful campus is the place where our diverse community comes together to learn and socialise. Like a town of its own, it’s just minutes from the hustle and bustle of the UK’s second city.
Explore your options for combining subjects and shape your degree around your interests, whilst developing key skills for the world of work.
Our intercalated opportunities offer the chance to take a year out from your existing course to study within another field. This takes place usually between year 2 and year 3 of your programme.
Explore our beautiful campus from wherever you are. Get a feel for the wide range of historic and modern spaces and state-of-the-art facilities.
