Overview

The Film and Media (Honours) programme from Newcastle University 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.

Career opportunities:

Recent graduates have gone on to positions in a variety of areas of the creative industries.

Graduates have taken roles with major media and creative agencies, independent documentary production companies and film industry support companies, as well as continuing with related postgraduate education.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Film Theory for Practice

Academic Skills for Film Practice

Starting out in Filmmaking

Making a Short Documentary

Creative Documentary Practices

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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125

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90

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PTE Academic

70

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Film Studies Communication Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 190 other Bachelors in Communication Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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125

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90

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70

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Level:

ABB

International Baccalaureate:

A minimum of 32 points.
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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

24500 GBP / year

≈ 24500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Additional Details

Home students fees: TBC

Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

United Kingdom

560 - 991 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Living costs

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