Film and Media Studies

Film and media is one of the most popular art forms across the world and is one that is constantly evolving. It can inform, shock and entertain us in a way that few other creative art forms can. Film and media helps to represent local, national and global cultures as well as giving individuals a platform for expression.

Film and Media Studies is a dynamic subject area, bringing together theory and practice. Topics include:

Audio and video production
Programme development
Digital media
Editing
Scriptwriting
Radio
Understanding audiences
Media culture
Global film
Media research

Film and Media courses at Stirling are consistently ranked among the best in the UK. We're ranked 2nd in Scotland for Media and Film Studies (The Guardian University Guide 2025).

We work with industry to develop course content. By striking a balance between practical training and critical thinking, we help to prepare you to meet the challenges of a career in digital media, broadcasting, television, film and more.

Film and Media Studies courses

Courses labelled  are available for online study only.

Undergraduate courses
Course	Start date
BA (Hons) Digital Media	September 2025
BA (Hons) Film and Media	January 2025, September 2025, January 2026

Postgraduate courses
Course	Start date
MRes Media Research	September 2025
MSc Digital Media and Communication	September 2025
MSc Media Management	September 2025

Scholarships

We offer a variety of scholarship and funding options to help you finance your studies at the University of Stirling.

Undergraduate scholarships

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Postgraduate scholarships

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Why study Media and Communications at the University of Stirling?

Graduate careers in Film and Media Studies

The rapidly changing industries of television, film and media need graduates with the cutting-edge skills that can be readily applied in all types of roles. Many of our graduates have established successful careers in the media in areas such as:

Television
Radio
Film production
Media management
Advertising
Public relations
Journalism
Publishing

Some of our Film and Media graduates are currently working for the following organisations:

BBC Radio 1
Channel 4
McCann Universal Media
Virgin Media
STV
The British Youth Film Academy
MTV
British Sky Broadcasting Limited

Partnerships and industry

Our close partnerships with industry offer excellent opportunities for networking and industry experience. Many of our Film and Media courses have been designed in conjunction with industry practitioners.

Specialist facilities

Students study in a stimulating environment with access to state-of-the-art kit, a modern suite of media facilities for radio and television production. There’s also opportunities to be part of our campus television, filmmaking and radio stations.

Film and Media Studies research

Film and Media research at the University of Stirling is carried out by the Communications, Media and Culture research group. 100% of our research environment and 88% of our overall research in Communication, Cultural and Media Studies was classed as world leading or internationally excellent in the Research Excellence Framework 2021, positioning us 2nd in Scotland overall for our research.

Our work encompasses research into screen and print media, digital and social media, public communication and promotional culture, heritage and archives.

Postgraduate research opportunities

Film and Media Studies postgraduate research students benefit from all our academic expertise – and play a key part in contributing to it in a supportive, vibrant research environment. See all our PhD and MPhil opportunities in Communications, Media and Culture.