Film and Media – Bath Spa University

Creatively motivated, ideas based and socially aware, we position film and media at the heart of the world’s most important issues – locally and globally.

Courses

Film and Media courses

#1 in South West

for Satisfaction with Teaching in Film Production and Photography (Guardian University Guide 2025)

#1 in South West

for Continuation in Communication and Media Studies (Complete University Guide 2025)

#3 in South West

for Teaching Quality in Media and Film Studies (Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025)

#6 in the UK

for Continuation in Film Production and Photography (Guardian University Guide 2025)

Whether supporting the digital content creators and screen writers of the future, or the next generation of promotional strategists, film critics and media researchers, our courses provide the creative, critical and ethical toolkits to truly reimagine film and media as a force for change, inspiring others to address the issues of the day.

It’s your world, your media.

We are…

Creatively motivated…

Working at the intersection of creative industries, practice and research, our passionate and enthusiastic lecturers are leaders in their fields, producing new ways of learning through documentary filmmaking and digital media arts.

Ideas based…

Our research into gender representation, transnational cinemas and digital media technologies is world-leading, inspiring you to challenge the workings of film and media in the contemporary world.

Socially aware…

Working with community and industry partners in Bath and beyond, you'll experiment with how film, TV, social media, videogames and emerging digital technologies can transform today’s social issues.

Find out more at one of our Open Days

At our Open Days you’ll be able to explore the range of courses on offer, chat with academic staff and learn more about life at Bath Spa. We can't wait to see you there!

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Industry and community engagement

TEDx…

Our students have created behind-the-scenes videos commissioned by TEDx Bristol for their social media department.

Bathscape…

Our students co-create promotional campaigns for this National Lottery Heritage-funded initiative to ensure that Bath is better recognised as a landscape city.

Great State…

Our students pitch for bespoke work experience placements at this leading digital agency.

Future Publishing…

Our students have been tasked with repackaging their film and media research for the good of this nationally renowned magazine publisher and its diverse readers.

Filmmaking and post production

Our state-of-the-art studios, post-production facilities, audio recording and mastering rooms all support your personal adventures in creativity.

TV studios

Artswork Media

Our student-led media production company is home to the final-year Creative Media students, who collaborate with experienced and award-winning media professionals.

Centre for Media Research

Our research centre brings together filmmakers, media artists and researchers, app and games developers to creatively rethink what film and media can achieve in diverse communities, driving forward socially engaged media research.

Centre for Media Research