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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Central area campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Central area campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
In this programme, we encourage you to find individual approaches through work in:* documentary * drama * experimental film * hybrid filmThrough exercises and short films, we also nurture work that challenges the norms and boundaries of filmmaking.These experiences will help you:* find your own creative identities * develop skills that will help you find work in the industryBy the time you graduate you will have worked on several films in different roles.
Practical skillsYou will gain practical experience in:* approaches to directing and writing * creative producing * camerawork * sound recording and design * editing, colour and gradingThis helps you explore how every aspect of film and every role within a crew is a means of creative expression.We work as a film community supporting collaboration across the year groups. You will learn the teamwork and communication skills necessary to enter the film and television industries.
MasterclassesYou will benefit from workshops and masterclasses from internal and visiting staff, who all work and exhibit internationally in film and television.
Design and Screen CulturesYou will study Design and Screen Cultures courses alongside your practical studio work.These courses give you a contextual and theoretical understanding of contemporary screen studies.
Optional coursesIn Years 1 and 2 you can also enrol in different optional courses offered by the wider University. You should select a combination of courses that reflect your interests and enhance your main study.
Exam type
A levelA level:
ABB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
ABBB Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
34 Grades / Points required
ABB. Required subjects: A levels: no specific A Level subjects required. GCSEs: English at C or 4.
ABBB by end of S5 or AABB/ABBBB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: no specific Higher subjects required. National 5s: English at C.
34 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: no specific subjects required. SL: English at 5.
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£1,820 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£36,800 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£36,800 per year
Students from International
£36800 Per year
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