Program Overview

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BA Film and Television (4M5N)

2026 entry

Course summary

The University of Bristol has a long history of innovation in the study of film and television. In the late 1960s, Professor George Brandt introduced film and television studies to the University curriculum and the subject has been taught at Bristol ever since.

In the Department of Film and Television, guided by leading scholars and practitioners, you will learn to combine critical, historical, theoretical and practical approaches to the study of film and television. You will explore how films are made and engage in a range of creative work throughout the programme.

The curriculum progresses from introductory units, which use specific topics to teach you how to analyse film and television, to more advanced and specialist units. These cover significant historical movements, contemporary practices and the theoretical concepts that underpin, inform and shape film and television.

You will be trained in scholarly investigation and critical thinking through essay writing and presentations, and you will work collaboratively in groups to design projects and make short films. Throughout your studies, you will learn from a variety of film and television professionals. In your final year, you will examine the film and television industries and have the opportunity to undertake a placement or industrial project.

Overview

Typical offer

• A-level standard offer: AAB
• A-level contextual offer: BBB
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Programme duration

• 3 year(s) full-time.
• Part-time study is not available for this course

Application method

• UCAS (Code: 4M5N)

Location

• Clifton campus

Fees

• £9,535 per year, home students
• £30400 per year, international students
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Fees quoted are for 2025 entry only. Fees for 2026 will be confirmed, subject to government approval, later in 2025.

Course structure

Full details about the course structure and units for this course can be viewed in the programme catalogue.

Entry requirements

We accept a wide variety of qualifications and welcome applications from students of all backgrounds. Below is a guide to the typical offers for this course.

A-level standard offer

• AAB

A-level contextual offer

• BBB
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BTEC

• DDD in any Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma
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International Baccalaureate Diploma

• 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level

International Baccalaureate Diploma contextual offer

• 31 points overall with 15 at Higher Level
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European Baccalaureate

• 80% overall

Scottish Qualifications Authority

• Advanced Higher: AB, and Standard Higher: AAABB

Access to HE Diploma

• Access to HE Diploma in Humanities, Social Sciences, Law or History (or similar titles). The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include 24 credits at Distinction and 21 at Merit or above
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Welsh Baccalaureate

• Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales or the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.

Cambridge Pre-U

• Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/M2 is B, and M3 is C.

International qualifications

• The University of Bristol welcomes applications from international students, and we accept a wide range of qualifications for undergraduate and postgraduate study.
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Selection process

• Regulations and codes of conduct we abide by to create a positive environment for learning and achievement are found in the University admissions policies and procedures.
• If applying with extenuating circumstances please see our policy.
• Full information about our selection processes for Film and Television can be found in the Admissions Statement.

Applicants must also meet these requirements

GCSE profile requirements

• No specific subjects required.
• Further information about GCSE requirements and profile levels.

English language requirements

• If English is not your first language, you need to have one of the following:
  • IELTS 7.0 overall with 7.0 in writing and 6.5 in all other skills
  • GCSE English Language grade B or 6
  • an alternative qualification outlined in our Profile level B.
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Data for Film and Television (Full time) at University of Bristol

• 94% say staff value students views and opinions about the course
• 95% of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well.
• 87% in work or doing further study 15 months after the course.

Related courses

• See a list of all Film and Television degrees at Bristol, and find more information about the course, assessment and career prospects.
• MArts Film and Television with Innovation
• BA Comparative Literatures and Cultures
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