BA Film
About this course
BA (Hons) Film Studies. Core topics include Research Methods and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The programme is industry-accredited and culminates in a Final Major Project reflecting professional industry processes. Students can specialise in cinematography and art direction, screenwriting, producing, editing and post-production, or sound design.
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Entry requirements
We consider all applications on their own individual merit and potential. Our diverse community is creative, innovative and entrepreneurial. We recognise that these qualities aren’t always shown in academic grades alone. That’s why, while many of our applicants achieve high academic grades, we also welcome those who can demonstrate their potential through an interview. We welcome applications from all subject backgrounds, whether you’ve specialised in STEM, the arts or humanities. Find out more about our Entry Requirements here . Course routes & entry requirements BA/BSc(Hons) three year degree : minimum 96 UCAS Tariff points BA/BSc(Hons) four year degree with professional placement : minimum 96 UCAS Tariff points BA/BSc(Hons) four year degree with Integrated Foundation Year : minimum 64 UCAS Tariff points Check how many points your qualifications are worth
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What students say
Based on about 49 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 61%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 85 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 12%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 22 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 25%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 40%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 135 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 20%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 43%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Foundation course: 7%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- No formal qualifications: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- This course is industry recognised by ScreenSkills, the industry-led skills body for the UK's screen-based industries and carries the ScreenSkills Select quality-mark for the purposes of indicating courses best suited to prepare students for a career in the screen industries.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Explore
- Technique
- Apply
- Industry
- Launch
- Production Cultures 1
- Production Cultures 2
- Cultural Contexts
- Industrial Contexts
- Skills Development
- Creative Delivery
- Genre
- Cinema of Experience
- Pitch Deck
- The Other (optional)
- Dissertation
- Final Major Project
- Futures
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Film at Falmouth University earn?
The median salary is £18,500 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £30,500. The £23,500 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Media studies.
What do graduates of BA Film at Falmouth University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Film at Falmouth University?
82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Film at Falmouth University?
The average entrant had 132 UCAS points.
Is BA Film at Falmouth University accredited?
Yes. This course is industry recognised by ScreenSkills, the industry-led skills body for the UK's screen-based industries and carries the ScreenSkills Select quality-mark for the purposes of indicating courses best suited to prepare students for a career in the screen industries.
Does BA Film at Falmouth University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Film at Falmouth University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.