Film and Media,BA (Hons)

Building on Birkbeck’s radical reputation in film and screen media, this BA Film and Media is ideal if you are looking to gain knowledge of film and media from different periods and parts of the world and are keen to develop your creative practice skills in film/media content creation and screenwriting.

Why choose this course?

• Classes are run by world-leading academics and industry professionals with links to organisations such as the BFI, BBC and Disney.
• The course takes a unique, interdisciplinary approach to equip you with multiple skillsets essential for employment both in the media and cultural heritage sectors.
• It is ideal if you consider yourself a film/media practitioner seeking to enhance your career opportunities and deepen your understanding of the wide variety of forms, styles and histories of film and media through both academic study and creative practice.

What you will learn

On this course you can follow a pathway of particular modules to finish with one of the following awards:

• BA Film and Media: combining film, TV and media history and theory with the study of contemporary trends and developments in the screen media industries
• BA Film and Media Practice: combining film, TV and media studies with the study of cinematography, sound design and digital editing from both practical and critical points of view
• BA Film and Media with Screenwriting: combining film, TV and media studies with screenwriting, script editing and development.
• BA Film and Media with Environmental Studies: option modules related to the environment and environmental law allow you to minor in environmental studies.

You can also choose from a number of modules in related disciplines, such as digital media and web design, journalism, literature and languages to develop knowledge and skills that will equip you for work in global, converging media industries and cultural organisations.

If you wish to study a language alongside your film and media studies, apply directly for the BA Film, Media and Language (French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish).

How will you learn

Learning on this course is especially collaborative and is based on a combination of lectures, seminars and practice-based work. You will put your learning into practice using audiovisual equipment and editing software and will host class presentations (independently and in groups).

To help prepare you for a professional, media working environment you will also manage timeframes and engage in teamwork to deliver film/media projects. Your learning will be complemented by annual guest lectures and workshops by media professionals offering you career orientation and advice.

This course is available to study full- or part-time. It has an evening timetable with classes taking place in the evening.

Foundation Year

If you opt for the Foundation Year route, this will fully prepare you for undergraduate study. It is ideal if you are returning to study after a gap, or if you have not previously studied the relevant subjects, or if you didn't achieve the grades you need for a place on your chosen undergraduate degree. Find out everything you need to know about Foundation Years.