Kingston University

Filmmaking BA (Hons)

Kingston UniversityKingston School of Art, Knights Park

Course overview

Explore various filmmaking approaches to find your voice as a filmmaker You'll use our inspiring facilities to produce films in analogue and digital formats. This creative filmmaking course incorporates multiple approaches to filmmaking, critical thinking, research skills and technical experimentation. Throughout the course, you’ll have access to high-end and high-speed digital cameras, and Super 8 and 16mm film cameras.

You can also use our professional studios, edit suites and moving image workshop. With strong links to the moving image sector, students benefit from work experience placements at renowned organisations and contact with staff who are actively working within the industry. Animation, film and photography at Kingston School of Art Discover the collaborative atmosphere at Kingston School of Art, where academics encourage film, animation and photography students to value the skills they have and understand how to advocate for themselves in their future careers.

During my second year Kingston offered me the opportunity to take part in an internship with Film London's FLAMIN team. This gave me a greater understanding of how artist moving image operates from pitching ideas to distribution. Kathryn Attrill

Key highlights

  • Produce films in both analogue and digital formats
  • Access to high-speed digital cameras plus Super 8 and 16mm film
  • Professional studios, edit suites and a moving image workshop
  • Work experience placements at renowned moving image organisations
  • Taught by staff actively working within the film industry
  • Combines filmmaking practice with critical thinking, research and technical experimentation

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112-128 — Text: Qualifications needed for 2027: Open UCAS tariff points: 112-128 The typical offer for this course is 112-128 UCAS points from Level 3 qualifications in Art & Design subjects. You could achieve this with: A-levels: BBC or A*CD
  • A-level: BBC/A*CD — Text: Qualifications needed for 2027: Open UCAS tariff points: 112-128 The typical offer for this course is 112-128 UCAS points from Level 3 qualifications in Art & Design subjects. You could achieve this with: A-levels: BBC or A*CD
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Merit Merit
  • Other qualification — Foundation Diploma in Art and Design: Distinction
  • Access to HE Diploma: Pass — 112 UCAS points, normally with 21 Distinctions, 21 Merits and 3 at Pass
  • Additional condition: portfolio — Additional requirements for Filmmaking BA (Hons) Open Please submit either an edited three-minute video or 15-20 page portfolio.
  • International Baccalaureate: 26-28 — IB Diploma: 26-28 points. Additional requirements for Filmmaking BA (Hons) Open Please submit either an edited three-minute video or 15-20 page portfolio. We’re looking for you to demonstrate four key values: questioning curiosity technical ability enthusiasm Your video should be made up of one or…

Scholarships

  • Family Bursary

    The family bursary is a 10% tuition fee discount for international students with a direct family connection.

    Up to 10% of fees
  • International Success Support Scholarship

    The International Success Support Scholarship provides £2,500 towards tuition fees.

    Up to £2,500
  • Sanctuary Scholarships

Careers this course leads to

  • Film director
  • Cinematographer
  • Film editor
  • Artist filmmaker
  • Producer
  • Camera operator

Cost of study

UK/Home: £10,050 per year | International: £21,400 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 Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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