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BA (Hons) Film & TV and Philosophy Bachelor's degree at Nottingham Trent University
BA (Hons) Film & TV and Philosophy at NTU combines critical study of moving image with philosophical enquiry, drawing on both disciplines to develop analytical and creative thinking.
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About this course
BA (Hons) Film & TV and Philosophy is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at NTU, based in City Campus. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Philosophy & Religion, see the sections below.
Curriculum & modules
A typical UK Philosophy & Religion degree builds from foundations to specialist options and a final project. An indicative structure:
| Stage | Module |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Introduction to Philosophy Knowledge, mind and reality, the core problems and moves. |
| Year 1 | Ethics Moral theories and their application to hard cases. |
| Year 1 | Logic & Critical Reasoning Formal tools for evaluating arguments. |
| Year 2 | History of Philosophy Ancient to modern, the thinkers who shaped the field. |
| Year 2 | Philosophy of Mind / Religion Consciousness, God and the limits of explanation. |
| Year 2 | Political Philosophy Justice, liberty and authority from Plato to Rawls. |
| Year 3 | Specialist options Typically metaethics, philosophy of science, world religions or aesthetics. |
| Year 3 | Advanced Seminar Close engagement with current philosophical research. |
| Year 3 | Dissertation A sustained independent philosophical argument. |
Typical structure for this subject (indicative). Modules vary by university. Check the provider's course page for the exact curriculum.
Specialisations & pathways
Ethics & applied ethicsPhilosophy of mindReligion & theologyPolitical philosophyLogicPhilosophy of science
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Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This joint honours programme combines Film & TV with Philosophy, giving you substantial study in both subjects. A course like this typically moves from foundational concepts to specialist work and independent research. You'll usually begin with core philosophy, Introduction to Philosophy, Ethics, and Logic & Critical Reasoning, alongside film and television studies. In your second year, you'll progress to History of Philosophy, Philosophy of Mind and Religion, and Political Philosophy, whilst deepening your engagement with film and media theory. By your final year, you'll select specialist options such as Ethics & applied ethics, Philosophy of mind, Religion & theology, Political philosophy, Logic, and Philosophy of science. You'll typically complete an advanced seminar and a substantial dissertation exploring a topic of your choosing that bridges or focusses on either discipline.
Who it's for
This course suits those interested in exploring how philosophy illuminates film and television, and vice versa. It's designed for part-time study, making it accessible alongside work or other commitments. You'll develop critical thinking applicable across creative industries, academia, and beyond. The university has around 40,000 students across its campuses.
Careers & job market
Nationally, 85% of Philosophy & Religion graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating. Of those working, 60% are in highly skilled roles or pursuing further study. Graduate earnings nationally range from £23,500–£30,000 at the 15-month point, £20,825–£29,400 after three years, and £25,500–£36,000 after five years.
University & format
Nottingham Trent University is a UK degree-awarding body located at City Campus. This Bachelor's degree (BA Hons) is studied part-time, making it accessible alongside other commitments. Teaching is in English. The university holds Gold for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023 and is. Your degree is nationally recognised.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Published entry88 UCAS tariff points typical offer
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
2027 entry deadlineApply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
2026 entryLive availability check
Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Typical offer (from the provider)The university’s course page lists a typical A-level offer of 88 UCAS tariff points. Always check the provider for the current offer and subject requirements.
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check NTU's official course page for the current offer.
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Offer-based entry
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
Apply byApply directly to the providerfor this course
UCAS codePV35quote this on your application
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code PV35). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask NTU whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Homeup to £9,790 / yr
Internationalset by the university
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at NTU →For students who normally live in England
illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
Check providertuition used per year, no published course home fee, total not estimated
total borrowing, course length not published
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Funding matched to this course
All NTU funding →Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
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Careers & earnings
What Philosophy & Religion graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in philosophy & religion · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Philosophy & Religion nationally
Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£23,500 – £30,000
After 3 years LEO
£20,825 – £29,400
After 5 years LEO
£25,500 – £36,000
national rangeaxis £19,500 – £37,500
National figures for Philosophy & Religion graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
Job market & outlook
How Philosophy & Religion graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
85%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Philosophy & Religion courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes60%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled90%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuationHow AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Philosophy & Religion graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Schools & universities
- Think tanks
- Charities & NGOs
- Civil service
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Philosophy & Religion graduates.
Philosophy AdjunctCommonwealth Of VirginiaTeaching Fellow in Ethics and Political Philosophy - DurhamDurham UniversityLive from the StudySmarter job board · as of 2026-08-01.See all matching jobs
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Nottingham Trent University
All students35,435
International16%
Aged 25+14.9%
Historical, philosophical and religious studies across the UK
Students76,495
Aged 25+26.6%
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around City Campus
5,154 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Violent Crime 1472Shoplifting 782Anti Social Behaviour 662Public Order 403Criminal Damage Arson 371
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
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International students
What applying to NTU from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by NTU; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check NTU’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with NTU and gov.uk before you apply.
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Common questions
What are the entry requirements?
Set by NTU. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
What do graduates earn?
See the career and earnings data for Philosophy & Religion below (national Graduate Outcomes / LEO figures).
What will it cost me?
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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