About Film and Media, BA (Hons) - at Newcastle University

Course Overview

If you're interested in developing the practical skills and academic knowledge to produce documentary film, this innovative degree is for you.

At a Glance

UCAS Code
P303

UCAS Institution Name and Code
NEWC, N21

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Degree Awarded
BA Honours

Course Duration
3 Years

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Entry Requirements
A Level: ABB
IB: 32 points

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This degree focuses on documentary film-making, set within the critical study of media, culture and society.

You'll learn to use digital technologies creatively and develop your film-making experience, focusing on documentary and non-fiction genres.

Regular film screenings and modules in film history and theory, enabling you to watch films critically as a scholar and film-maker.

You can also choose to study different aspects of the media and cultural industries.

The integration of film theory and practice is a key feature of the degree, so you can contextualise your film practice within the broader media and creative industries.

Highlights of this degree

Quality and ranking

Quality and ranking

The quality of the Media, Communication and Cultural Studies experience is recognised by consistently high rankings in the major league tables.

We are ranked 1st in the UK in The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017 and The Complete University Guide 2017. We also achieved a very impressive 91% overall student satisfaction score in the National Student Survey 2016 ranking us in the top 20 in the UK.

Over 80% of our research is

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