Bachelor’s Degree in Film

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Barcelona

Program Overview

The Bachelor’s Degree in Film at the University of Barcelona is a comprehensive program designed for creative students who want to build careers in film, television, and digital media. You’ll gain both technical and conceptual skills—learning how to create, produce, and manage audiovisual content across formats like video, radio, and digital platforms through hands-on, project-based learning.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1:
You start with a strong foundation in communication and media, exploring modules such as Communication Theories, Audiovisual Language, and Information and Communication Technologies. This year helps you understand how media works while introducing you to storytelling and the basics of audiovisual production.

Year 2:
In the second year, you move deeper into practical creation with subjects like Audiovisual Narrative, Audiovisual Scripting, and Audiovisual Montage and Post-Production. You begin producing your own content while developing technical skills in editing, storytelling, and media production workflows.

Year 3:
This year focuses on advanced production and industry understanding, including modules such as Audiovisual Production and Direction 1, Management of Audiovisual Production, and Theory and Analysis of Audiovisual Discourse. You’ll work on more complex projects, combining creativity with strategic and analytical thinking.

Year 4:
In your final year, you specialise and prepare for your career through Work Placement, Undergraduate Dissertation, and Project Management in Audiovisual Companies. You’ll gain real industry experience while completing a final project that showcases your professional skills.

Focus Areas (in a string):

Audiovisual production & direction, Scriptwriting & storytelling, Post-production & editing, Media industries & audience analysis, Multimedia & digital communication

Learning Outcomes (in a string):

Develop technical and creative audiovisual skills, Plan and execute multimedia projects, Apply narrative and analytical thinking, Use industry-standard tools, Understand media systems and audience behaviour

Professional Alignment (accreditation):

Official Bachelor’s Degree (240 ECTS) within the European Higher Education Area, ensuring strong international recognition and career mobility across Europe.

Reputation (employability rankings):

The University of Barcelona is consistently ranked among the top universities globally (QS World Rankings) and is well known for strong graduate employability and industry-oriented education.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At the Bachelor’s Degree in Film at the University of Barcelona, learning is deeply practical and project-driven. From the start, you’ll work with professional tools to create audiovisual content across formats like video, radio, and digital media, gaining real production experience while developing creative and technical skills in a modern, industry-focused environment.

To support this hands-on approach, the university provides specialised facilities and resources that mirror real media production settings, ensuring you graduate with both confidence and a strong portfolio:

Audiovisual teaching support laboratories: Access dedicated spaces including an audiovisual practice lab, radio lab, journalistic writing lab, and photo development lab, designed specifically for communication students
Post-production & multimedia facilities: Work in three post-production rooms, multimedia classrooms, and equipment warehouses where you can edit, produce, and refine audiovisual projects using professional tools
Equipment loan system: The lab manages the loan of cameras, recording equipment, and production tools, allowing you to work on projects both inside and outside the classroom
Professional studio environments: The faculty offers fully equipped sets, sound rooms, and computer labs, giving you real studio experience similar to industry conditions
Creative production & entrepreneurship hub: Engage with initiatives like the Centre de Producció i Emprenedoria Audiovisual (CPEA) and participate in film festivals, documentary projects, and new media competitions
Library & research support: Benefit from the CRAI Library, providing access to audiovisual archives, research materials, and academic resources to support your creative and analytical work
Internships & employability services: Through university services like SIOF (job placement service), you can access internships and industry opportunities that connect your studies directly to the professional world

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates from the Bachelor’s Degree in Film at the University of Barcelona build strong careers across the media and creative industries, supported by the university’s outstanding employability record. Many move into roles such as Audiovisual Producer, Video Editor, Content Creator, and Media Director, combining creative storytelling with technical expertise:

• The university’s Employment Service (SOUB) and faculty-level employment office provide career guidance, job placement support, employer connections, and access to recruitment activities to ease your transition into the industry
• Excellent employment outcomes: around 89.7% graduate employment rate, with ~90% employed within three years of graduation, reflecting strong career prospects
• Strong university–industry collaboration, highlighted in QS employability rankings, with partnerships that connect students to companies and real-world projects
• Recognised 240 ECTS official degree within the European Higher Education Area, ensuring international credibility and career mobility across Europe
• Proven graduate outcomes: high alignment between studies and careers, with many students entering media, production, and communication sectors shortly after graduation

Further Academic Progression:
After completing this degree, you can continue into specialised Master’s programmes in areas such as Audiovisual Production, Film Studies, Digital Communication, or Media Management at the University of Barcelona or other top European universities. This also opens pathways into research (PhD) or advanced professional training, helping you move into senior creative roles, leadership positions, or academic careers in the global media industry.