About Film Industries BA (hons) in University of Portsmouth
If you want to take an interest in film and develop the professional skills for a career in the film industry, this BA (Hons) Film Industries degree course will put you on the right track.
You’ll look at everything from Hollywood blockbusters to Vimeo shorts and international film culture. You’ll develop the critical tools to understand film’s historic influence, its pioneers and moguls, its auteurs and its audiences. And you'll get insight into working practices, business models and creative roles within the industry.
The course gives you the skills and abilities to take on roles across the film industry, such as script writing, film reviewing, marketing and public relations.
Careers and opportunities
When you finish the course, our Careers and Employability service can help you find a job that puts your skills to work in the industry.
What jobs can you do with a Film Industries degree?
Roles our previous graduates have gone on to include:
- film marketing consultant
- scriptwriter
- advertising journalist
- film reviewer
- video producer
- PR and communications officer
Organisations they've gone on to work for include:
Other graduates have continued their studies at postgraduate level or set up successful businesses with help and support from the University.
After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.
If you're interested in setting up your own business while you study, you can get support on this course from the Entrepreneurs in Residence programme. Our Entrepreneurs in Residence are experienced business professionals who work with us to deliver group workshops and 1-to-1 drop-in clinics to help you plan and market your business idea.
Academic qualification equivalents
- If you have an average of 75% or above in the 12 Standard (State Board) examinations or 70% in the Central Board, we'll consider you for admission onto an undergraduate course such as a Bachelor's degree. You must have studied relevant subjects and achieved strong grades.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS: A minimum of IELTS band 6.0, with no component below 5.5.
- TOEFL iBT: For most of our Bachelor's degrees, you need a score of 79 with a minimum of:18 in Reading 17 in Listening 20 in Speaking 17 in Writing Some courses, especially those with a high level of discussion and writing, require higher scores. You can see course-specific details on the individual course pages.
- PTE: 54 points, with a minimum of 51 in each component.
University of Portsmouth Highlights
| Type of Institution |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Endowment |
9.9 Lakhs GBP |
| Number of Campuses |
2 - Langstone Campus and University Quarter |
| Percentage of International Students |
26% |
| Total number of Professors |
1,126 academic and Research staff |
| Student Satisfaction Rate |
Secured 88% Student Satisfaction |
| Graduate Job Rate |
97.5% |
| International fee |
£11,250 per annum |
| Type of Academic Programs |
UG, PG, Ph.D., research and Pathway Courses |
| Mode of Program |
Full time |
| Average Graduate Salary |
£13,900 - £15,900 a year |
University of Portsmouth Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
| Expenses |
Estimated cost in pounds |
| Undergraduate Fee |
£13,900 – £15,900 approx |
| Postgraduate Fee |
£13,900 – £15,900 approx |
| Accommodation |
£5000 approx |
| Cost of living |
£7000 - £10,000 approx |
| Placement year fee |
£2400 |
