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Study film, media and journalism

When you study for a degree in journalism, film or media at Birkbeck, we equip you with the specialist knowledge to grow a career in the media industry. You will engage with the latest ideas and techniques in film, television, digital and print media, and journalism.

Our campus in central London includes facilities such as the award-winning Birkbeck Cinema, the Peltz Gallery, and computer labs equipped with video editing, print layout and web design software.

In addition to your course programme, you can attend our dynamic programme of seminars, events and guest lectures organised by affiliated research centres and networks such as Birkbeck Interdisciplinary Research in Media and Culture, the Birkbeck Institute for the Moving Image and the Vasari Research Centre for Art and Technology.

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If you're looking to start studying with us in October 2026, or are looking ahead to 2027, join us for our Undergraduate Open Day on 7 March or our Postgraduate Open Evening on 18 March.

If you can't make these dates, or would like to visit us sooner, come along to one of our campus tours.

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Dr Justin Schlosberg, Senior Lecturer in Journalism and Media, argues that the media failed in its duty to scrutinise all forms of power and authority and in accurately representing the UK’s role in the EU. Long term, he says the media also contributed to a toxic narrative around immigration.

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FILM, MEDIA AND JOURNALISM AT BIRKBECK

Film, media and journalism courses

Our courses in journalism, film and media offer you the chance to focus both your intellectual interests and career ambitions. View our degree programmes.

Birkbeck Cinema

Birkbeck's 70-seat cinema hosts regular free screenings, events and conferences and the annual Essay Fim Festival.

The Derek Jarman Lab

The Derek Jarman Lab is a place for people to think with film. In the spirit of the visionary filmmaker and artist Derek Jarman, we believe in picking up a camera as a primary mode of intellectual investigation.

Peltz Gallery

Our specially designed Peltz Gallery hosts guest-curated displays, small-scale performances, lectures and events.

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