University of Central Lancashire

Filmmaking (with Foundation Year), BA (Hons)

University of Central LancashirePreston, United Kingdom

Course overview

Our Filmmaking Foundation course is ‘hands-on’, focusing on industry practices & conventions, and developing skills in the independent film markets.

Key highlights

  • Hands-on course focused on practical filmmaking
  • Teaches industry practices and conventions in film production
  • Develops skills for working in independent film markets

Entry requirements

  • BTEC: PPP — BTEC Extended Diploma
  • BTEC: MP — BTEC Diploma
  • UCAS tariff points: 48 — …at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: PPP BTEC Diploma: MP Pass Access Course: 48 UCAS points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 48 points from Higher Level subjects T Level: P (D or E) IELTS: grade 6.0 with no s…
  • T-level: Pass — …Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 48 points from Higher Level subjects T Level: P (D or E) IELTS: grade 6.0 with no subscore 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
  • Camera operator
  • Film editor
  • Screenwriter
  • Production assistant

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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