Filmmaking BA (Hons)
De Montfort UniversityLeicester, United Kingdom
Course overview
Study BA (Hons) Filmmaking at De Montfort University and gain real-world experience in directing, cinematography, screenwriting, and post-production. Work on live briefs, use industry-standard equipment, and explore virtual production technologies. Build a professional portfolio and graduate ready for careers in film, TV, and digital content creation.
Key highlights
- Practical experience in directing, cinematography, screenwriting and post-production
- Work on live briefs during the course
- Hands-on use of industry-standard filmmaking equipment
- Explore virtual production technologies
- Build a professional portfolio before graduating
- Optional placement year available
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104 — Typical offer UCAS points: 104 A Level: BCC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM Contextual Offer: DMU operates a generous contextual offer for students from underrepresented backgrounds in Higher Education.
- A-level: BCC — Typical offer UCAS points: 104 A Level: BCC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM Contextual Offer: DMU operates a generous contextual offer for students from underrepresented backgrounds in Higher Education.
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- T-level: Merit — …details including eligibility criteria can be found at dmu.ac.uk/contextual T Levels: Merit Access to HE: Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit International Baccalaureate (IB): GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above includ…
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit
- GCSE: 4/C or above — to include English, Mathematics, English Language
Scholarships
Global Access Scholarship
Undergraduate - £2,000. Postgraduate - £3,000. Global Access Scholarship offering is a £3,500 discount.
Global Partnerships Scholarship
Sanctuary Scholarship
Stephen Lawrence Professional Scholarship
There are three scholarships available. Each scholarship provides: 50% off the cost of tuition fees, and £3,500 cash bursary each academic year.
Careers this course leads to
- Film director
- Cinematographer
- Screenwriter
- Film editor
- Television producer
- Digital content creator
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £17,300
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 De Montfort University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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