Program Overview

Introduction to Film and Media BA Honours

The Film and Media BA Honours degree at Newcastle University is a three-year program that focuses on developing practical, intellectual, and creative skills in documentary film-making alongside an understanding of media studies. This degree is led by experienced academics and award-winning film-makers, providing students with a range of professional skills to prepare them for their future careers.

Course Overview

The program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the film and media sectors. It covers a range of topics, including documentary film-making, media studies, and cultural studies. Students will have the opportunity to develop their practical skills through a variety of film-making exercises and projects, as well as engage with theoretical and critical approaches to film and media.

Quality and Ranking

Newcastle University is ranked 8th in the UK for Communication and Media Studies, according to The Complete University Guide 2026. The university is also a Global Top 140 University, according to QS World University Rankings 2026, and is ranked Top 150 for Communication and Media Studies, according to QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025.

Modules and Learning

The program is divided into three stages, each lasting one academic year. Students will take a range of compulsory and optional modules, including:

• Film Theory for Practice
• Academic Skills for Film Practice
• Introduction to Film Technologies
• Starting out in Filmmaking
• Introduction to the Documentary: From documentation to non-fiction film
• Media Studies
• Introduction to World Cinema: Ideas, Art, Cultures
• Making a Short Documentary
• Creative Documentary Practices
• Filmmaking: Ideas to Screen
• Media Fusions: Creative & Collaborative Projects
• Intersectional Approaches in Media & Cultural Studies
• Student Exchange: Semester 1
• Film Industry and Alternative Practices
• Advertising and Consumption
• Research Design and Practice
• Popular Culture: Futures & Fictions
• Conflict and Crisis Reporting
• Cities in East Asian Cinema: Culture, History and Identity
• Exploring city life: urban studies in action

Teaching and Assessment

Students will be taught through a range of methods, including lectures, seminars, workshops, and screening-based classes. Assessment will be based on a combination of practical exams, coursework, and assignments.

Facilities and Environment

The program is based in the Armstrong Building and Film@CultureLab, which provides students with access to professional-standard video and audio equipment, studio space, and AV-editing facilities.

Support

Students will have the support of an academic member of staff as a personal tutor throughout their degree, as well as the expert knowledge and skills of the dedicated team of technicians.

Your Future

Graduates of the program have gone on to work in a variety of areas of the creative industries, including major media and creative agencies, independent documentary production companies, and film industry support companies.

Entry Requirements

The entrance requirements for the program are:

• A-Level: ABB
• International Baccalaureate: A minimum of 32 points
• Other UK and the Republic of Ireland qualifications: Select your qualification
• English Language requirements: IELTS, TOEFL, Pearsons, Duolingo English Test, or other

Tuition Fees and Scholarships

The tuition fees for the program are:

• Home students: Not Set
• International students: £24,500 The university offers a range of scholarships, including Vice-Chancellor's automatic and merit-based scholarships.

Open Days and Events

The university hosts a range of open days and events throughout the year, providing students with the opportunity to meet with academic staff, tour the campus, and learn more about the program.

How to Apply

Students can apply to the program through UCAS, using the online application system. The UCAS name and institution codes for Newcastle University are NEWC/N21. Students can also apply through an agent or by contacting the university directly.