Filmmaking BA (Hons)
University of East LondonStratford Campus, London
Course overview
You will study specialised film modules focused on documentary, fiction, screenwriting, and avant-garde filmmaking. This will help develop your film production skills. This will also prepare you for a variety of jobs in film-related areas, such as film production, festival administration, and film journalism.
Our filmmaking courses are designed to equip you with the necessary skills for various roles in the jobs in the film industry. Areas of particular interest on the BA Filmmaking course are: film production film theory and history, and the film industry Book for an open day
Key highlights
- Specialised modules in documentary, fiction, screenwriting and avant-garde filmmaking
- Develops practical film production skills
- Covers film theory and history alongside the film industry
- Prepares students for roles across film-related areas
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — Accepted Qualifications112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator, including:A Levels in at least two subjects BTEC Extended Diploma - DMM BTEC Diploma - D*D* Access to…
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- BTEC: D*D* — BTEC Diploma
- International Baccalaureate: 24 — to include including a minimum of 15 p
- GCSE: 4/C — to include English
Scholarships
Engagement Bursary
Up to £3,000
Hardship Bursary
Up to £3,000
International Scholarship
Scholarships range between £500 and £5,000 - off your first year's tuition fees - (depending on your course programme).
Up to £500Postgraduate Alumni Discount
If you progress directly with no gap year, you may receive a 15% discount. For direct progression graduates achieving an Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1), you may receive a 20% discount.
Sports Scholarships
Annual financial contributions to academic studies and living costs
Careers this course leads to
- Film production assistant
- Festival administrator
- Film journalist
- Screenwriter
- Documentary filmmaker
- Film director
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9790 per year | International: £9790 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of East London, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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