BA Filmmaking
About this course
BA (Hons) in Film Studies and Photography. Core topics include Research Methods and Ethics & Professional Practice. A Major Project in the final year may take the form of a written dissertation or a practice-based portfolio. Students also undertake a Documentary module exploring genres from direct cinema to ethnographic filmmaking.
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Entry requirements
Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . Accelerate offer: 80 UCAS Tariff points. Find out more about BCU Accelerate . As creativity is an important part of this course, we encourage you to submit a portfolio as part of the selection process. This is your opportunity to show your ideas and skills to our tutors, and to potentially secure an early unconditional or reduced tariff offer. You can submit a portfolio of films and/or adjacent output, e.g. photography, fine art, creative writing, and more. If you are not studying a creative subject at Level 3, you can still apply for this course. Our portfolio guidance information includes alternative options for how you can show us your passion for the moving image. This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications. Please see A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below. A Level / AS Level: A Level: 112 UCAS Tariff points / BBC (or equivalent) AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels A maximum of four subjects will be considered Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 112 UCAS Tariff points Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications T Level: Merit overall All subjects accepted but Digital Production, Design and Development; Craft and Design; and Media, Broadcast and Production preferred Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3 Accepted subjects: Arts, Media and Publishing subjects preferred but other subjects also considered OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers): Minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects Scottish Higher / Advanced H
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What students say
Based on about 24 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 68%
- Learning resources: 79%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 40%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 25%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 73%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 7%
- South East: 6%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Film Primer
- Post-Production Fundamentals: Editing, Sound and Finish
- Foundations of Filmmaking
- Documentary: Theory and Practice
- Filmmaking Practices
- Collaborative Practice
- Cinematography
- Foundations of Screenwriting
- Pre-Production: Script to Set
- Professional Practice
- Major Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Filmmaking at Birmingham City University earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £21,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £16,000 and £27,000. The £21,500 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Media studies.
What do graduates of BA Filmmaking at Birmingham City University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Filmmaking at Birmingham City University?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Filmmaking at Birmingham City University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 124 UCAS points.
Does BA Filmmaking at Birmingham City University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Filmmaking at Birmingham City University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.