Filmmaking (with Foundation Year) - BA (Hons)

Wrexham University

BA (Hons) Filmmaking is a hands-on degree for aspiring filmmakers who want to develop creative, technical, and collaborative skills for careers in the screen industries. From concept to final cut, you’ll gain practical experience across all stages of production, working on short films, documentaries, and projects throughout your studies.

* Study in our Creative Industries Building - a collaborative hub shared with BBC Wales, fostering real-world production culture and interdisciplinary exchange * Access industry-standard equipment and spaces, including a working studio, green screen, podcasting suites, and editing labs * Engage with guest speakers, live briefs, and extra-curricular work experience with professional clients, building real-world insight and networks * Gain free access to certified Avid and Blackmagic Design training, supporting professional development * Learn by doing - develop short films, documentaries, and experimental pieces * Showcase your work through curated screenings and external festival opportunities, building visibility and confidence * Gain access to industry-standard software including DaVinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer, and Adobe Creative Cloud * Use dedicated spaces for sound design, voiceover, and audio post-production * Be taught by active filmmakers and media professionals with deep sector knowledge Key Course Features: * This course will allow you to create films from day one, developing technical and creative skills through hands-on production across fiction, documentary, and experimental formats. * During this course, there will be opportunities to work with students in Music, Sound Production, and Game Design, fostering innovative cross-media projects. * You will be able to shape your own creative journey through self-directed projects. * Build compelling narratives through modules focused on structure, genre, and adaptation. * You will be encouraged to submit work to external festivals and showcase projects through curated public screenings and exhibitions. * Inclusive Assessment: Benefit from authentic, iterative feedback and portfolio-based evaluation methods.