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Film Studies and Music BA Hons
Our BA Film Studies and Music joint honours course aims to develop your understanding and awareness of the rich possibilities of both of these creative media, encouraging you to approach your study from
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What you will need to do
Apply by 29 Jan
What you won’t need to do
Audition for a Place
Attend an interview
Submit a portfolio
Pass an entry test
Points of entry for Film Studies and Music BA Hons
Year 1
Entry requirements for Media, journalism and communications and Media Studies at The University of Manchester
Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
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Required subjects for Film Studies and Music BA Hons at The University of Manchester
AAB, including A in Music.
If you are not taking A-level Music, we require AAB plus ABRSM Grade 7 Theory.
The joint course with RNCM requires AAA, including Music.
Students wishing to pursue performance units should have the equivalent of ABRSM Grade 8 on an instrument or voice (preferably at Distinction).
Typical Contextual Offer: ABB, including A in Music for applicants who meet our contextual offer criteria. For further information and to check eligibility visit our Contextual Offers page.
If you are not taking A-level Music, we require AAB plus ABRSM Grade 7 Theory.
The joint course with RNCM requires AAA, including Music.
Students wishing to pursue performance units should have the equivalent of ABRSM Grade 8 on an instrument or voice (preferably at Distinction).
UCAS points for current students on Media, journalism and communications and Media Studies at The University of Manchester
English language requirements
7.0
Additional details
7.0 overall with no less than 6.5 in any one component.
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How good is this course?
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