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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Newcastle, Main Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
15-SEP-25
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
This creative, innovative and diverse Film and Media degree equips you with practical skills and academic knowledge, so you're ready to take the next steps in the media and cultural sectors.
Course overview
Our three-year Film and Media degree focuses on developing your practical skills in documentary film-making alongside an understanding of journalism practice. You’ll also explore media and cultural studies, so you graduate ready for your role in industry.
Your degree is led by our experienced academics and award-winning film-makers. You will develop a range of professional skills to prepare you for your future, such as:
- documentary film-making skills
- writing and multimedia practice for journalism
- critical reflection and essay-writing skills
- online communication and media analysis
You will become a sophisticated, creative and confident documentary film-maker, able to contextualise your own film practice within media, journalism and creative industries.
Teaching methods
You are taught through lectures, seminars, workshops, and screening-based classes. However, importantly, you learn documentary film-making and journalism practice skills by doing – undertaking a wide variety of exercises and practical tasks.
Work placement
Get career ready with a work placement and leave as a confident professional in your field. You can apply to spend 9 to 12 months working in any organisation in the world, and receive University support from our dedicated team to secure your dream placement. Work placements take place between stages 2 and 3.
You'll gain first-hand experience of working in the sector, putting your learning into practice and developing your professional expertise.
If you choose to take a work placement, it will extend your degree by a year. Placements are subject to availability.
Tuition fees
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Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
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