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University of Huddersfield

Media and Film Studies

Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom · UCAS A051

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Duration

    4 Years

  • Campus

    Main Site

  • Intl. Tuition

    £17,600 (2026-27)

  • Home Tuition

    £9,790 (2026-27)

  • Intake

    2026-09-21

  • UCAS code

    A051

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Course Overview

Media and Film Studies at University of Huddersfield in Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Film graduates work in production, scriptwriting, directing, editing and distribution across broadcasting, streaming platforms, independent film and advertising. Many begin careers in junior production, runners or assistant roles before specialising.

Student life (indicative)

Huddersfield offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.

The University at a Glance

Student Population

16,360

Staff Ratio

19.0:1

International

18.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate

69.0%

of graduates employed

Avg Starting Salary

£26,860

First-year earnings

Placement Year

✓ Available

Work experience option

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

£17,600

per year, 2026-27 Official fee page

Home Tuition

£9,790

per year, 2026-27 Official fee page

City & Location

Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Media and Film Studies
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Media and Film Studies topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

  • Advanced Media and Film Studies
  • Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
  • Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
  • Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

No specific entry requirements listed.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

16,360

Total students

Staff Ratio

19:1

Students per staff

International Students

18%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Cool temperate

Safety Index (indicative)

7.0/10

Transport

Moderate (coach or indirect connections)

Social Scene

Friendly community

Student Life & City (indicative)

Huddersfield offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.

  • Huddersfield offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events.
  • A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.

What Students Love

  • Thriving student social scene
  • Active pub & club scene
  • Great café culture
  • Parks & green spaces

University Stats

Total Students16,360
Student-to-Staff Ratio19:1
International Students18%
Safety Index (indicative)7.0/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment

69%

Employed after graduation

Avg Starting Salary

£26,860

Average first-year salary

Placement Year

✓ Available

Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Film graduates work in production, scriptwriting, directing, editing and distribution across broadcasting, streaming platforms, independent film and advertising. Many begin careers in junior production, runners or assistant roles before specialising.

  • Film graduates work in production, scriptwriting, directing, editing and distribution across broadcasting, streaming platforms, independent film and advertising.
  • Many begin careers in junior production, runners or assistant roles before specialising.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Engineering
  • Business
  • Music

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

  • Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

£17,600

per year, 2026-27 Official fee page

Home Tuition

£9,790

per year, 2026-27 Official fee page

Total Programme Cost

£70,400

For full 4 Years

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

MEDIUM

This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)£17,600per year, 2026-27 Official fee page
Tuition (Home)£9,790per year, 2026-27 Official fee page
Estimated Total (per year)£17,600

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£592/mo
Food & Groceries£225/mo
Transport£63/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,027
Annual living costs£12,324/yr

Cost Overview (indicative)

One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,300/month budget (housing $750, food $285, transport $80) covers everything comfortably. Huddersfield is one of the cheapest places to study in Yorkshire — great for budget-conscious students.

  • One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,300/month budget (housing $750, food $285, transport $80) covers everything comfortably.
  • Huddersfield is one of the cheapest places to study in Yorkshire — great for budget-conscious students.