BA Filmmaking
About this course
BA (Hons) Filmmaking is a practical degree focused on production techniques, media culture, and independent film projects. Core topics include Research Methods and Project Management. The course includes an optional foundation year. The first year covers the foundations through Film, Television and Media Culture, Production Skills, Introduction to Specialist Production Skills, and Scripts, Treatments and Pitching. The second year progresses to Thinking Through Film, Media and TV, Filmmaking: Advanced Production Skills, Live Brief, and The Creative Entrepreneur. The final year involves advanced practical work through Filmmaking Specialist Practice, Project Proposal, Dissertation, and Major Project.
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Entry requirements
96-112 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM-DMM BTEC Diploma: DD-D*D* Pass Access Course: 96-112 UCAS points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 96-112 points from Higher Level subjects T Level: P (C+) - M IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
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What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 70%
- Learning opportunities: 72%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 48%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 64%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 5%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 63%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 4%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 93%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
- No formal qualifications: 4%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Film, Television and Media Culture
- Production Skills
- Introduction to Specialist Production Skills
- Scripts, Treatments and Pitching
- Thinking Through Film, Media and TV
- Filmmaking: Advanced Production Skills
- Live Brief
- The Creative Entrepreneur
- Filmmaking Specialist Practice
- Project Proposal
- Dissertation
- Major Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Filmmaking at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £18,000 after 3 years, £22,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £26,500. The £22,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Cinematics and photography.
What do graduates of BA Filmmaking at University of Lancashire do next?
95% 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 Lancashire?
70% 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 Lancashire?
The average entrant had 124 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Filmmaking at University of Lancashire?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.