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**Combine film and media theory with practical skills including film-making, animation and digital publishing on our Film and Media degree in Cambridge.**
Join a course that scored 94% for Academic Support in the National Student Survey 2023. Our BA (Hons) Film and Media degree course will introduce you to the key issues and debates in film and media from feminism and postmodernism to the impact of film, TV, music and the media on society, including politics, youth culture and technology.
You’ll also create your own short films in video, animation or 16mm format. W...
**Combine film and media theory with practical skills including film-making, animation and digital publishing on our Film and Media degree in Cambridge.**<br/><br/>Join a course that scored 94% for Academic Support in the National Student Survey 2023. Our BA (Hons) Film and Media degree course will introduce you to the key issues and debates in film and media from feminism and postmodernism to the impact of film, TV, music and the media on society, including politics, youth culture and technology.<br/><br/>You’ll also create your own short films in video, animation or 16mm format. Working in our professional TV and film studios, you’ll be trained in all aspects of the craft, including camera operation, sound recording and editing.<br/><br/>You’ll also be able to focus on particular areas of interest, including digital publishing (building apps), radio production, and screenwriting.<br/><br/>Highlights of the course:<br/>- learn about all aspects of film-making<br/><br/><br/>- experiment with different formats<br/><br/><br/>- create your own short films and see your work on the big screen at a local independent cinema<br/><br/><br/>- gain valuable experience with work placements and commissioned projects.<br/><br/><br/> **What will you do on our Film and Media degree?**<br/>As a Film and Media student at ARU, you’ll learn the language of film from the perspective of a film-maker, and use this to inform your own short films. You’ll also explore current issues around our data-driven society through modules in digital media theory, celebrity culture, and debates about media’s impact on news, conflict, and law. You will use this knowledge in the production of apps, podcasts or online platforms.<br/><br/><br/>You’ll also have the opportunity to carry out a work placement, or produce a commissioned product, in the area of your choice as you prepare for a career in film- and media-related roles, including production, post-production, digital content creation, digital marketing and journalism. You can also take an optional placement year.<br/><br/>Throughout your BA (Hons) Film and Media degree course, you’ll be supported by our team of expert lecturers and a close-knit community of students and graduates.<br/><br/>What’s more, you can choose to study abroad as part of your course, and get funding to cover the cost.<br/><br/>The impact of our Music, Drama, Dance, Performing Arts, and Film & Screen Studies, and Communication, Cultural & Media Studies research achieved world-leading in the Research Excellence Framework 2021.<br/><br/>**What are the benefits of a Film and Media degree?**<br/>With the proliferation of online media and the pivot to video, there’s never been a better time to pursue a career in film-making, whether your ambition is to work on major or indie films; series or documentaries on streaming services; or videos for websites and social media.<br/><br/>What’s more, with the recent advent of fake news, the world needs graduates who can use their skills to critically evaluate false and misleading online content.<br/><br/>Studying ARU’s Film and Media degree unlocks a wealth of unique opportunities to maximise your skills, gain valuable experience, and develop your professional network.<br/><br/>You’ll also be able to take advantage of our industry connections, with chances to undertake work experience, placements, and live briefs – real-life challenges set by our business partners.<br/><br/>**Industry-standard facilities**<br/>As part of your studies at ARU, you’ll have access to all of our creative facilities including:<br/>- Film studio and multi-camera tv studio<br/><br/><br/>- Full range of location kit<br/><br/><br/>- Audio equipment for location filming<br/><br/><br/>- Editing suites & finishing suite<br/><br/><br/>- Aaton Cameras & Steenbeck editors<br/><br/><br/>- Motion capture equipment<br/><br/><br/>- Podcast and video capture system <br/><br/><br/>**Careers**<br/><br/>Our Film and Media degree will help you prepare for many film- and media-related roles, including film and television production and post-production, film journalism, cinema and film festival management, film programming and curation, publishing, broadcasting, web design and public relations.
The team at Anglia Ruskin understand that Clearing can seem scary. But don't worry, they make it simple and will guide you every step of the way.
ARU students are supported at every stage of their journey, from counselling and wellbeing sessions to a money advice service.
Whatever your career ambitions, ARU's innovative curriculum is developed to provide you with the transferable skills and practical experience that employers are looking for.
ARU has been awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework in recognition of their high teaching standards. A...
The team at Anglia Ruskin understand that Clearing can seem scary. But don't worry, they make it simple and will guide you every step of the way. <br/><br/>ARU students are supported at every stage of their journey, from counselling and wellbeing sessions to a money advice service.<br/><br/>Whatever your career ambitions, ARU's innovative curriculum is developed to provide you with the transferable skills and practical experience that employers are looking for. <br/><br/>ARU has been awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework in recognition of their high teaching standards. ARU was also named University of the Year for 2023, reflecting their commitment to excellent education. <br/><br/>You'll have access to their careers service throughout your time at ARU, and after you graduate. They even have an in-house recruitment agency, ARU Temps, who can help you start building your CV, while also earning some extra money. They were also a finalist in the Academic Employability Awards 2025, showing the great opportunities that await ARU alumni!<br/><br/>ARU's £95m investment in the last five years means you'll get top-notch facilities: award-winning SuperLabs, financial trading rooms, TV studios, engineering labs, gaming suites, mock law courts, nursing and paramedic skills labs, and much more! ARU's Peterborough Lab building was also named building of the year at the 2025 Pineapple Awards.<br/><br/>Find out more and apply to ARU today.
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Cambridge Campus
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
P393
Institution Code
A60
Points of Entry
Year 1
96
We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff.
3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above.
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