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Filmmaking

BA (Hons)
Duration
3 years
Start
September 2025
UCAS Code
W610
Delivery
In-person
Foundation year available

Our BA (Hons) Filmmaking degree is a ‘hands-on’ course, focusing on industry practices and conventions. You'll develop transferable skills for the independent film markets.

Why study with us

  • 1st
    in the North West for career prospects
    Guardian University Guide (Film Production and Photography)
    2024
  • 1st
    in the North West for overall score
    Guardian University Guide (Film Production and Photography)
    2024
  • 7th
    in the UK overall
    Guardian University Guide (Film Production and Photography)
    2024
  • 2nd
    in the North West for Student Satisfaction
    Complete University Guide (Drama, Dance and Cinematics)
    2025
  • Our graduates regularly appear in the credits of major television and cinema releases and win awards at prestigious film festivals and the Royal Television Society.
  • Previous guest lectures from people such as Jan Harlan (Stanley Kubrick’s Producer), Baldwin Li (Independent Film Producer), Sarah Miller (Screenwriter), Jonathan Stenton (Editor).
  • Experienced teaching team with specialisms in independent short film, feature film, promotional work, documentary film, experimental work, animation, post-production, sound recording, and mixing and visual effects.
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Annie O’Donnell, editor of student film ‘The Hanged’ in the edit suite
Annie O’Donnell, editor of student film ‘The Hanged’ in the edit suite

What you'll do

  • We have a well-established track record of delivering successful media students, with three recent Royal Television Society (RTS) awards in as many years. Our graduates feature in many credits of major cinema and TV productions.
  • You’ll have 24-hour access to our purpose-built Media Factory and spend time in dedicated edit suites and studios. And a sound stage with greenscreen and motion capture facilities.
  • You’ll also learn through film screenings, tutorials and technical workshops.

Modules

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Adobe Creative Cloud

Unleash your creativity at anytime, anywhere. From September 2024, you'll have access to the industry-standard Adobe Creative Cloud package on both your personal device and on campus. Get hands-on with this widely recognised package and create a portfolio that showcases your skills.

Future careers

Our film and media graduates feature in many credits of major cinema and TV productions. You could pursue a career in any area such as production, post-production, management, screenwriting or production design. 

Entry requirements

We will consider your educational achievements, predicted grades, work experience and personal statement. If you don't meet the grades for your chosen course, we will consider you for other programmes.

We know that many factors can influence the grades you achieve in school or college. If your life experience has affected your academic studies, we can take this into account. Use the UCAS Points Calculator below to check whether you are eligible.

Unsure if you meet our entry requirements? Contact our friendly Course Enquiries team to talk through your options.

  • UCAS: 96-112 points at A2
  • BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM-DMM 
  • BTEC Diploma: DD-D*D*
  • Pass Access Course: 96-112 UCAS points
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 96-112 points from Higher Level subjects
  • T Level: P (C+) - M | IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
  • GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
  • UCAS: 96-112 points at A2
  • BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM-DMM
  • BTEC Diploma: DD-D*D*
  • Pass Access Course: 96-112 UCAS points
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 96-112 points from Higher Level subjects
  • T Level: P (C+) - M
  • IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
  • GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent

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Our courses with a foundation year could be exactly what you're looking for. They provide an alternative route to study for this degree.

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Fees and funding

2025/26
UK
Full-time£9,535 per year
Part-time£1,587 per 20 credits
International
Full-time£17,325 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.

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This course is delivered by the School of Arts and Media

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

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