Course summary
Why study film? Film captivates, informs, and connects audiences worldwide. It shapes how we see the world, deepens our understanding of ourselves, and offers us insight into others’ experiences. By studying film, you’ll explore the creative and cultural forces behind cinematic storytelling and audience perception. You’ll examine the vital role of the arts today – how film reflects, critiques, and transforms our world. Why UWE Bristol? BA(Hons) Film Studies deepens your understanding of cinema and the film industry. Explore over a century of global filmmaking and the cultural, social, and economic forces that shape it. Build transferable skills for careers in cultural industries and beyond. Write across formats – blogs, reviews, features, essays, and audio-visual work. Use Adobe Creative Cloud and refine your critical reading, writing, and research. Pitch ideas, write scripts, plan festivals, and explore styles from blockbusters to avant-garde shorts. Connect with Bristol’s creative scene and join major film festivals. Where can it take me? Sharpen communication, analysis, research, and creative thinking – valued across industries. Graduates thrive in film festivals, content creation, criticism, publishing, advertising, and production. Postgraduate study or research is also an option. Graduate with industry-ready skills and a portfolio that showcases your creative edge. **
How to apply
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Application codes
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Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
GCSE/National 4/National 5
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
T Level
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Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
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Provider information
Bristol, UWE
Coldharbour Lane
Frenchay
Bristol
BS16 1QY