University of Central Lancashire

Filmmaking, BA (Hons)

University of Central LancashirePreston, United Kingdom

Course overview

Our BA Filmmaking degree is a ‘hands-on’ course, focusing on industry practices & conventions, developing transferable skills in the independent film markets.

Key highlights

  • Hands-on course focused on industry practices and conventions
  • Develops transferable skills for independent film markets

Entry requirements

  • BTEC: MMM-DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
  • BTEC: DD-D*D* — BTEC Diploma
  • UCAS tariff points: 96-112 — …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 com…
  • T-level: Pass — …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
  • GCSE: C/4 — to include Mathematics, English

Careers this course leads to

  • Film director
  • Film producer
  • Cinematographer
  • Film editor
  • Screenwriter
  • Camera operator

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,325 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 Central Lancashire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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