BA Filmmaking
About this course
BA (Hons) in Filmmaking, a filmmaking degree centred on practical production, cinematic crafts, and narrative storytelling for screen. Core topics include Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. Students can optionally undertake a year abroad as part of their studies. The first year covers core fundamentals through Critical Perspectives in Filmmaking: Theory into Practice, Filmmaking Foundations: Craft, Story and Process, and Storytelling for Screen: Narrative and Creative Practice. The second year focuses on professional production and technical development through Filmmaker: Professional Production, Cinematic Crafts, Imperfect Cinema: Experimental Film and Creative Risk, and Professional Filmmaker. The final year involves independent and collaborative work culminating in the Research Project, Film Production: Major Project and Professional Practice, Advanced Cinematic Practice, and Beyond Film: Professional Engagement and Portfolio Development.
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Entry requirements
A level: 104 points from minimum of two A levels. BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM. BTEC National Diploma modules If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application. Access to HE Diploma: Pass an Access to Higher Education Diploma (preferably Art and Design or combined), with at least 33 credits at merit and/or distinction. T level: Merit. Digital production, design and development preferred however other subjects may be considered. International Baccalaureate: 26 points. Portfolio: Applicants are required to submit a portfolio, with an optional informal interview, for entry onto this course. If you have any questions, please contact our Admissions Team; drop us an email at applications@plymouth.ac.uk or alternatively give us a call on +44 1752 585858 . Learn more about submitting your portfolio . Other qualifications: Other combinations and non-A level qualifications also considered.
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 74%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 79%
- Organisation and management: 74%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Gained a higher qualification: 10%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 42 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 78%
- Working and studying: 6%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 25%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 15%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 11%
- Administrative occupations: 4%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 345 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 8%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 67%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Critical Perspectives in Filmmaking: Theory into Practice
- Filmmaking Foundations: Craft, Story and Process
- Storytelling for Screen: Narrative and Creative Practice
- Filmmaker: Professional Production
- Cinematic Crafts
- Imperfect Cinema: Experimental Film and Creative Risk
- Professional Filmmaker
- Research Project
- Film Production: Major Project and Professional Practice
- Advanced Cinematic Practice
- Beyond Film: Professional Engagement and Portfolio Development
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Filmmaking at University of Plymouth earn?
The median salary is £22,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £24,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £29,500. The £24,000 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Cinematics and photography.
What do graduates of BA Filmmaking at University of Plymouth do next?
84% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Filmmaking at University of Plymouth?
85% 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 University of Plymouth?
The typical offer is 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
Does BA Filmmaking at University of Plymouth include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Filmmaking at University of Plymouth?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.