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University of Glasgow

Film & Television Studies/Philosophy

Scotland, United Kingdom · UCAS VW56

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Duration

    4 years

  • Campus

    Gilmorehill (Main) Campus

  • Intl. Tuition

    Fee not confirmed

  • Intake

    September 2027

  • UCAS code

    VW56

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Course Overview

Film & Television Studies/Philosophy at University of Glasgow in Scotland, 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)

Philosophy graduates are highly regarded for logical rigour and analytical thinking, entering careers in law, finance, technology ethics, policy, consulting and academia. Philosophy consistently produces some of the highest GMAT and LSAT scores of any discipline.

Student life (indicative)

Glasgow has one of the UK's liveliest student scenes — renowned for its music, comedy and arts, brilliant pubs and restaurants, and a famously warm and unpretentious local culture.

The University at a Glance

Student Population

38,710

Staff Ratio

13.0:1

International

36.0%

Career Prospects

Avg Starting Salary

£34,760

First-year earnings

Placement Year

✓ Available

Work experience option

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page

City & Location

Large city (500k-1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

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

Year 2

  • Intermediate Film & Television Studies/Philosophy topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

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

Entry Requirements

Subjects

  • Humanities
  • Philosophy
  • Scientific philosophy
  • Social philosophy
  • Ethics
  • Metaphysics
  • European philosophy
  • Medieval philosophy
  • Critical thinking
  • Ancient philosophy
  • Political philosophy
  • Health philosophy
  • Language philosophy
  • Ideology
  • Educational philosophy
  • Religious philosophy
  • Media studies
  • Communication skills
  • Broadcasting
  • Video studies
  • Audio-visual studies
  • Television studies
  • Communication studies
  • Film studies
  • Cinematics

Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

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

38,710

Total students

Staff Ratio

13:1

Students per staff

International Students

36%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Large city (500k-1m inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Cool maritime

Safety Index (indicative)

7.5/10

Transport

Moderate (coach or indirect connections)

Social Scene

Friendly community | Global / diverse | Coastal lifestyle | Academic / intellectual

Student Life & City (indicative)

Glasgow has one of the UK's liveliest student scenes — renowned for its music, comedy and arts, brilliant pubs and restaurants, and a famously warm and unpretentious local culture.

  • Glasgow has one of the UK's liveliest student scenes — renowned for its music, comedy and arts, brilliant pubs and restaurants, and a famously warm and unpretentious local culture.

What Students Love

  • Active music scene
  • Vibrant nightlife & bars
  • Rich arts & cultural scene
  • Diverse international food scene

University Stats

Total Students38,710
Student-to-Staff Ratio13:1
International Students36%
Safety Index (indicative)7.5/10

Career & Outcomes

Avg Starting Salary

£34,760

Average first-year salary

Placement Year

✓ Available

Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Philosophy graduates are highly regarded for logical rigour and analytical thinking, entering careers in law, finance, technology ethics, policy, consulting and academia. Philosophy consistently produces some of the highest GMAT and LSAT scores of any discipline.

  • Philosophy graduates are highly regarded for logical rigour and analytical thinking, entering careers in law, finance, technology ethics, policy, consulting and academia.
  • Philosophy consistently produces some of the highest GMAT and LSAT scores of any discipline.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Healthcare
  • Finance
  • Technology

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

  • Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

MEDIUM

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

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£695/mo
Food & Groceries£256/mo
Transport£90/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,220
Annual living costs£14,646/yr

Cost Overview (indicative)

One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,545/month budget (housing $880, food $325, transport $115) covers everything comfortably. Glasgow is one of the UK's most affordable big cities — brilliant value for a world-ranked university.

  • One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,545/month budget (housing $880, food $325, transport $115) covers everything comfortably.
  • Glasgow is one of the UK's most affordable big cities — brilliant value for a world-ranked university.

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