Business Studies and Film & Media Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Equip yourself with a rich breadth of knowledge in business and management with our flexible Business Studies course.

When you choose Business Studies at Stirling, you won’t just be stepping into one of the UK's leading business and management institutions – you’ll also open the door to a world of opportunities with the freedom to access subjects from different Faculties across the University and, if you wish, combine your degree with one of a wide variety of subjects. From Spanish to Sport, Psychology to Law, and Marketing to Accountancy, our flexibility is your strength as you pair your passion with an in-depth grounding in business.

This course will grow your managerial expertise and put foundations in place to ensure you continue developing through your professional life. You’ll also learn how organisations are structured, and gain insight into what makes them function best. Speakers from the industry visit regularly to complement our own research-led teaching – giving you real-world and rounded knowledge of business and the tools needed to succeed in it.

### We are AACSB accredited

The University of Stirling is [accredited by AACSB International](https://www.stir.ac.uk/about/faculties/stirling-business-school/about-us/rankings-and-accreditations/aacsb-international-accreditation/) in recognition of our excellence in business education. This puts the University of Stirling Business School among the top 6% of business schools globally.

The UK film industry is growing, estimated to increase by 4% from 2022 to 2026 (source: UK Film Industry Statistics 2023) helped by streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime. The industry welcomes all kinds of filmmakers from small studios making indie films, to big companies creating blockbusters. Everyone can find their place in UK film.

The city of Stirling has received funding for a high-tech film studio, which will benefit our students. The new facilities are expected to attract major TV and movie production companies, as well as providing career opportunities for those keen to join or further their positions in the film and media industry.

### What you'll learn

At the University of Stirling, we are a leader in film and media studies. You will:

* learn from experts about film history and theory;

* get hands-on with audio production and video editing;

* experience documentary filmmaking and screenwriting;

* explore podcasting and digital media.

### Hands-on experience

You'll use real industry equipment and:

* work in our state-of-the-art newsroom;

* create shows for our campus TV and radio stations;

* join our filmmaking and videography society.

### Expert teaching

* Learn from experts in film and media studies, with significant industry experience.

* Meet industry experts who visit regularly, including guests from the BBC, Sky TV and popular podcasts.

* Get real-world insights to prepare you for your career through networking and project work.