Birmingham City University

Filmmaking - BA (Hons)

Birmingham City UniversityCity Centre, United Kingdom

Course overview

Our BA (Hons) Filmmaking degree is built for people who want to make films, build real skills, and find their place in the wider industry. You’ll learn by doing, explore different genres and technologies, and develop your own creative voice while honing your specialist talents....

Key highlights

  • Practical, hands-on learning centred on making films
  • Explore a range of film genres and technologies
  • Develop your own creative voice and specialist talents
  • Builds real skills for finding a place in the wider industry

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112 — Essential requirements Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points.
  • UCAS tariff points: 80 — accelerate offer
  • Additional condition: portfolio — As creativity is an important part of this course, we encourage you to submit a portfolio as part of the selection process.

Scholarships

  • Accelerate Scholarship

    If you come from a lower income family or household, you could receive an offer that is up to four grades below our normal entry requirements – and possibly claim a £1,000 scholarship too.

    Up to £1,000
  • International Undergraduate Scholarships

    BCU is offering a guaranteed scholarship of £5,000 to all self-funding international undergraduate students joining BCU on a full-time degree in September 2026.

    Up to £5,000
  • Sports Scholarship

    Enhanced performance support funding.

  • The High Achievers' Scholarship

    You will be eligible for a £1,000 scholarship to get your university life off to a flying start.

    Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

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

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 in 2026/27 | International: £18,570 in 2026/27

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 Birmingham City University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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