Tuition Fee
£9,250.00 (UK/EU)
£14,500.00 (INT)
$38,000.00 (US)
Programme Overview
If you have always had a passion for film and photography, here is your chance to develop it even further with a BA which will both challenge and inspire you. With a strong focus on practical experience, you will have the freedom to develop your own ideas and approach to film and photography, great preparation for an exciting career in the creative and cultural industries.
The programme begins with an overview of mass media and communications, and an introduction to photography and film. You will explore the international history and theory of filmmaking and photography, looking at the milestones within both industries as well as the pioneers and their key achievements.
Industry-leading guest lecturers will provide their perspective on the exciting worlds of film and photography, provoking discussion and critical thought.
In the second part of this programme, there’s a strong emphasis on the practical as you’ll be specialising in filmmaking, as well as the development of photographic techniques, with a choice of electives from Documentary Theory and Production to Animation and Motion, Scriptwriting to Advanced Digital Video.
The home of many world-leading film production companies and photography studios, London is a fantastic location for this programme and you can do an optional internship with a London-based film or photography company.
By studying with us at Richmond, you’ll gain two degrees through one programme, one from the UK and one from the US.
Top 5 reasons to study this programme:
- Opportunity to gain both theoretical and practical understanding of filmmaking and photography, giving you the option of a career in either industry
- Benefit from London’s thriving film industry
- Learn from highly qualified academics with industry experience and guest lecturers
- Gain vital work experience through an internship, choose from a wide range of leading international organisations in London, the USA or China
- Benefit from learning in small classes within an international environment, alongside students from all over the world
Modules breakdown
3 Years pathway
Core Modules & Electives
YEAR 1 | YEAR 2 | YEAR 3 |
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Fall Semester | Fall Semester | Fall Semester |
Foundations of Mass Media and Communications | Mass Communications and Society | Senior Seminar I |
Foundations of Sociology | Cultural Theory | New Media |
Foundations of Photography | Elective | Publications Layout |
Research & Writing I | Elective | Elective |
Creative Expression | Elective | Elective |
Spring Semester | Spring Semester | Spring Semester |
Intercultural Communications | Creating Digital Images | Senior Seminar II |
Introduction to Visual Culture | Video Production | Senior Project in COM |
Scientific Reasoning | Social Research | Elective |
Quantitative Reasoning | Elective | Elective |
Research & Writing II | Elective | Elective OR Internship |
4 Years pathway
Core Modules
CORE SUBJECTS |
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YEAR 1 | YEAR 2 | YEAR 3 | YEAR 4 |
Foundations of Mass Media and Communications | Intercultural Communications | AVideo Production | New Media |
Foundations of Sociology | Introduction to Visual Culture | Creating Digital Images | Senior Seminar 1 |
Foundations of Business (required for MK/PR strand) / Foundations of Photography (required for MS and MP strands) | Mass Communications and Society | Senior Seminar 2 |
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Transitions I | Cultural Theory | Senior Project in Communications |
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Transitions II | Social Research | Publications Layout |
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Quantitative Reasoning | |||
Scientific Reasoning | |||
Creative Expression | |||
Research and Writing I | |||
QFC Level 3 Elective | |||
Electives
ELECTIVE MODULES |
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YEAR 1 | YEAR 2 | YEAR 3 | YEAR 4 |
Plus three of the following: | Plus 1 of the following: | Plus 5 of the following OR Internship and 3 of the following: |
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The Language of Art | Photography: Theory and Practice | Photojournalism |
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Worlds of Music | American Television Drama | Communication Design: Type |
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Introduction to Advertising Practice | Mainstream Cinema: Studies in Genre | Web Design |
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Communications for PR and Advertising | Adaptations: Literature and Cinema | Communication Design: Image |
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Sonic Media Production | Gender in Film | Animation and Motion |
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Contemporary London Performance (MP and MS strands only)* | Scriptwriting | PR and Self-Presentation in the Media |
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Writing Science Fiction (MP and MS strands only)* | Feature Writing | World Internship in Communications (6 CREDITS) |
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Rich World, Poor World | Plus 4 FHEQ Level 5 Electives | Internship in Communications (6 CREDITS) |
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Introduction to Film Studies | Transnational Cinema |
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Film in the Americas | Advanced Digital Video |
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History of Fashion | Documentary Theory and Production |
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Introduction to Writing for the Media | International Cinema |
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Introduction to the Business of Fashion | From Script to Screen |
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Gender and Culture | Global News Analysis |
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Plus all of the following: | |||
Research and Writing II | |||
Plus 4 FHEQ Level 4 Electives | |||
3 Year Pathway Entry Requirements
A Level: 3 C’s or equivalent*
*All other equivalent eligible transfer credits will be determined by Admissions.
4 Year Pathway Entry Requirements
A Level: 96 UCAS points
US High School Diploma (or equivalent): 2.5 GPA minimum (on 4.0 scale)
International Baccalaureate: 24 IB points (year 1) BTEC National Diploma: MMM.
Completion of Year 12-13 International equivalent secondary school qualification with a minimum grade average of grade of C including mathematics and English
English Language Requirements (Non Native English Speakers)
Qualification | Undergraduate | Validity Period |
IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 with 5.5 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing | 2 Years |
TOEFL IBT | 72 with 17 Listening, 18 in Reading, 17 Writing, 20 Speaking | 2 Years |
Pearson Test of English | 51 with 51 in each component | 2 Years |
First, Advanced, Proficiency – taken after January 2015 | 162 overall (no less than 162 in each component) | No Expiry |
Cambridge First: Advantage, Proficiency – taken before January 2015 | Cambridge First: Grade B overall (No less than B in any component) | No Expiry |
Cambridge Advanced: Grade C (no less than C in any component) less than C in any component) | No Expiry |
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Cambridge Proficiency: Level C1 certificate | No Expiry |
How to apply
You apply directly using the Common Application ($50.00) or the Richmond online Application. In order to submit your application you will need the following information
- Details of your education history, including the dates of all exams/assessments
- The email address of your referee who we can request a reference from, or alternatively an electronic copy of your academic reference
- A personal statement – this can either be emailed as a Word Document or PDF, or completed online
- An electronic copy of your in process or completed high school (secondary school) transcript and graduation certificate
When to apply
We encourage you to complete your application as early as possible, even if you are completing your undergraduate programme of study. In this case you will be offered a place that is conditional on successfully completing a specified qualification and English language qualification if applicable. If you would like your application to be considered for a Richmond bursary, an early application is strongly recommended
Application process
Admission is by interview unless you live outside the UK when we may interview you via Skype or by telephone. We may also determine your suitability on the basis of their application and qualifications alone. Find out more about applying.
UCAS Course Code
3 year pathway
RU10
4 year pathway
P400
Full Time 3-4 Years
Including one year at QCF Level 3
(subject to credit transfer)
Contact our admissions team for more details:
admissions@richmond.ac.uk
Please note: Non US students are eligible
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What our students say…
My degree in BA Communications, which I received from Richmond in 2010, prepared me for a career in Journalism. While studying at Richmond, I was able to intern with the Patriot-News and after graduation I received a job offer as a freelancer and ultimately moved into a full time position.
Richmond introduced me to diverse background of people and cultures and broadened my horizons, which is important for every journalist. It honed my writing and encouraged me to explore new things, whether it was creating an online news program or writing a student government’s constitution.
My advice for future journalists is to get an internship and then prove your best skills while interning. Connect with other professionals in your field and expand your network. Constantly work on your portfolio and maintain a blog. Showing that you are aware of trending tech and are social media savvy is incredibly important.
Where to find us
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Richmond-upon-Thames
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England
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