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BA (Hons) · University of Northampton Film and Screen Studies

Explore the art and industry of screen media, via IACT’s UK Transfer Degree (Media and Communication).

Understand the Screen. Shape the Conversation.
Explore the art and industry of screen media — film, TV, online and games — finishing in the UK.

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Programme Details

  • 3 Years

    Duration

  • University of Northampton

    Award

  • UK Transfer Degree — 2 years at IACT + 1 year in the UK

    Pathway

  • Full Time

    Study Mode

  • N/0323/6/0029(PA9236)02/25

    Accreditation

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Future Careers

Turn a passion for screen media into a career of insight and influence. Demand spans media, content, curation, exhibition, festivals and journalism.

Core Roles

  • Film Critic / Journalist

  • Media Researcher

  • Film Programmer / Curator

  • Content Producer

  • Festival & Exhibition Coordinator

  • Scriptwriter

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Why This Programme Matters

The Reality

  • Screen media — film, TV, online and games — is growing fast.
  • Northampton is the award-winning changemaker university.
  • Learn scriptwriting, curation, exhibition and festivals.
  • A globally recognised UK degree with a real year in the UK.

The Education

Theory and hands-on practice under a global creative faculty.

  • Computer graphics, photography and new media.
  • Writing for the media, journalism and PR practices.
  • Media and cultural studies, history and ethics.
  • Advertising, marketing communications and online marketing.

Specialise

Elective tracks in PR, journalism, video, advertising and digital marketing.

Why It Stands Out

  • Two years at IACT, final year at Northampton in the UK.
  • Study at the changemaker university.
  • A contemporary, industry-informed curriculum.

Graduate Ready

A UK Honours degree from Northampton, sharp critical skills and screen-media insight.

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The Creative Learning Experience

Screen media is learned by engaging with it. The programme combines critical study with industry-informed practice — interactive seminars, workshops and screenings — to build analytical and creative skills.

How You Learn

  • Critical Study

    Analyse film, TV, online and games.

  • Seminars and Screenings

    Workshops and Filmhouse screenings.

  • Industry-Informed Curriculum

    Curation, festivals and scriptwriting.

  • Collaborative Projects

    Work with peers and professionals.

  • International Experience

    A final year at Northampton.

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Industry Projects & Certifications

Real practice. A global faculty. A world-class UK degree. Work on real briefs through IACT’s creative network, a communication specialist since 1970.

Industry-Standard Tools

Screen-media analysis and industry processes, with a final year at Northampton.

A Globally Recognised Degree

  • A UK Honours degree from the University of Northampton.
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Career Outcomes

Graduate ready to analyse, curate and shape screen media.

Opportunities span media, content, curation, criticism and research.

Career Pathways: Media organisations, festivals, cinemas, publishers and cultural institutions.

Progression Pathways: Final year at Northampton; progress to postgraduate study or straight into industry.

  • Film Critic / JournalistAnalyse and write about screen media.
  • Film Programmer / CuratorCurate for festivals and cinemas.
  • Media ResearcherResearch audiences and industries.
  • Content ProducerCreate content across platforms.
  • Festival & Exhibition CoordinatorOrganise screenings and events.
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Student Experience

Begin in a creative community at IACT, then experience UK student life.

  • IACT Facilities

    State-of-the-art studios and edit suites.

  • Global Creative Faculty

    International teaching team.

  • Northampton Filmhouse

    Free cinema screenings.

  • Changemaker Culture

    Northampton’s social-impact focus.

  • Campus Life

    A culture built for storytellers.

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Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following:

  • IACT Foundation in Media Studies — CGPA 2.0.
  • An IACT Diploma — CGPA 2.0.
  • A-Level — Grade D in 2 subjects.
  • STPM — Grade C in 2 subjects, CGPA 2.0.
  • UEC — Grade B in 5 subjects.
  • SAM, AUSMAT or CPU — 5 subjects, minimum 50%.
  • Matriculation or Foundation — CGPA 2.0.
  • Any other qualification recognised by the Ministry of Education Malaysia.

English: SPM 1119 C6, IGCSE English Grade C, or IELTS 6.0 (5.5 each component).

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Fees & Financing

Programme Fees

  • Year 1RM22,000
  • Year 2RM22,000
  • Year 3As per the University of Northampton
  • Resource FeeRM1,000 / year

Final-year fees are set by the University of Northampton (studied in the UK).

International fees are subject to 6% SST from 1 September 2025.

Scholarships, PTPTN, EPF and instalment plans are available.

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Speak to a Future Advisor

Love thinking about screen media? Earn a UK degree at Northampton.

Speak to a future advisor at IACT.

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