Media, Film and Journalism BA (Hons)

Our new BA Media, Film and Journalism degree builds on years of experience in teaching the creative industries at Bangor University. Our film, media and journalism graduates are creative and resilient problem-solvers, able to apply their skills, knowledge, and experience in a range of creative and communication media (including film, radio, podcasting, journalism, television and social media) to the real-world problems faced by society and business. <br/><br/>This course will help prepare you for the opportunities provided by the rapidly evolving worlds of media, film, and journalism. You will discover how film and television, journalists and publishers, media creators and media curators, creative industries and creative entrepreneurs generate opportunities for action while constantly influencing the ways we perceive the world.<br/><br/>Taught by leading analysts and practitioners, we will prepare you for the opportunities within the creative industries and beyond. Staff have a range of research interests including advertising, media regulation, privacy, digital journalism, political communication, online journalism, gender, professional writing, comics, visual culture, gaming, virtual worlds, global media, social networks, publishing and documentary.<br/><br/>‘Placement Year’ and International Experience Year’ options are available for this course. You will have the opportunity to fully consider these options when you have started your course at Bangor and can make an application for a transfer onto such a pathway at the appropriate time. You can find more information about these options on our website and if you have any questions, please get in touch.<br/><br/>If you don’t have the required qualifications for this degree-level course or are looking to re-enter education after time away from study, then a Foundation Year Programme might be the right choice for you. Please see Media Studies and Production (with Foundation Year) P31F.

Make new friends and life-long memories at Bangor University.<br/><br/>With accommodation guaranteed for all Clearing applicants, you can focus on, well, you! Advance your studies with the highest quality teaching, and grow in confidence in a supportive learning environment at a top 15 UK university (Uni Compare Rankings 2026). <br/><br/>There are plenty of places to meet up with friends on Bangor's stunning campus, like Bar Uno, Pontio and Barlows. You'll get the chance to beat your personal best at Brailsford Sports Centre, race against the clock at the athletics track, play on the all-weather floodlit pitch and face your fears on the climbing wall. Bangor is home to a number of specialist facilities, including a Natural History Museum, Botanic Garden and research ship, as well as a replica courtroom and fully equipped media centre.<br/><br/>Bangor’s size and friendly nature makes it easy to get to know people. The beautiful location in North Wales is situated between the mountains and sea and has excellent transport links to major UK cities. It's time to make Bangor your new home!