Study Film, Photography and Media - BA (Hons) at University of Leeds in the UK, School of Media and Communication
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Film, Photography and Media - BA (Hons)

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What will I learn?

This course blends film, photography and media to help you develop the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed in the fast-growing media sector.You'll study film and photography in a research-led media school, considering key theories, debates and historical developments. This is combined with some creative practice, such as screenwriting and digital photography, to foster your creative and critical reflection skills.While this is an academic degree, you’ll be able to explore production practices using our industry-standard facilities and understand how theory and practice can support each other.Optional modules allow you to focus on film analysis and theory, develop skills in animation or scriptwriting, or to broaden the scope of your degree into the field of media and communication.You’ll gain an understanding of the historical, theoretical, cultural and industrial contexts of film and photography, alongside mastering skills in production and post-production.Specialist facilitiesYou’ll study in a supportive environment equipped with a range of industry-standard resources. As well as our extensive loans service for equipment such as digital recorders, video cameras, stills cameras and more, you’ll benefit from access to our darkroom and 40 editing suites equipped with the latest Avid video editing software and Photoshop.Our 58-seat cinema screens films twice a week during term time, and is equipped with HD video projection facilities, 16mm and 35mm film projectors and Dolby Digital surround sound.Take a 360 tour of our facilities.Photography studio

Which department am I in?

School of Media and Communication

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£26,000.00 (US$ 33,577) per year
Accommodation (Self-catered En suite) - Starts £175 Per week

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Leeds, Main

Woodhouse Lane,

Leeds,

West Yorkshire,

LS2 9JT, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
Information not available

Please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Site

Woodhouse Lane,

Leeds,

West Yorkshire,

LS2 9JT, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A-level: AAB including one arts, humanities or social science subject. Excluding general studies and critical thinking. Other course specific tests: If youre taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) you may receive an alternative offer alongside a standard offer. In this case, the typical offer would be ABB plus grade A in the EPQ.You don't need to submit a portfolio of work for this course, but you may consider linking to examples of your work in your personal statement.Alternative qualification Access to HE Diploma Offers are made on an individual basis- typically a Pass with 60 credits overall including 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 should be at Distinction and 15 at Merit level. BTEC DDD Cambridge Pre-U D3, M1, M2 International Baccalaureate 35 overall (16 at higher level, with 5 at higher level in English or 6 at standard level). Irish Leaving Certificate (higher Level) H2 H2 H2 H2 H3 H3 AAAABB (pre-2017) Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers AB in Advanced Highers and AABBB in Highers A in an Advanced Higher and AABBB in Highers AAAABB in Highers Welsh Baccalaureate Please note that we dont currently accept the Welsh Baccalaureate. Other Qualifications European Baccalaureate: 80% overall.Find your country to see equivalent international qualifications. Read more about UK and Republic of Ireland accepted qualifications or contact the Schools Undergraduate Admissions Team.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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