BA Filmmaking
Manchester Metropolitan University
About this course
BA (Hons) Filmmaking is an undergraduate degree centred on practical filmmaking, storytelling, screenwriting, and contemporary media production techniques. In the first year, students cover foundational topics through Film Concept and Vision, Interactive Learning Skills and Communication, Professional Practice, Documentary Methods and Filmmaking, and Screen Stories. The second year progresses into collaborative and experimental approaches with Filmmaking and Society, Speculative Futures, Personal Narratives, and Immersive Practices. The final year focuses on advanced professional preparation, independent investigation, and major practical work through Individual Research Project, Major Film Production, Industry Skills, and Pre-Production and Development.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC IB: IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English
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What students say
Based on about 66 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 74%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 125 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 13%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 283 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 83%
- Working and studying: 7%
- Further study: 2%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 19%
- Design occupations: 11%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 9%
- Elementary occupations: 8%
- Find their work meaningful: 73%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 67%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 62%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 720 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 58%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 9%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 10%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 130 students who started
- A levels: 91%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 6%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Film Concept and Vision
- Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
- Professional Practice
- Documentary Methods and Filmmaking
- Screen Stories
- Filmmaking and Society
- Speculative Futures
- Personal Narratives
- Immersive Practices
- Individual Research Project
- Major Film Production
- Industry Skills
- Pre-Production and Development
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Filmmaking at Manchester Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £29,000. The £25,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Cinematics and photography.
What do graduates of BA Filmmaking at Manchester Metropolitan University do next?
92% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Filmmaking at Manchester Metropolitan University?
81% 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 Manchester Metropolitan University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 139 UCAS points.
Does BA Filmmaking at Manchester Metropolitan University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Filmmaking at Manchester Metropolitan University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 13% left higher education.