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BA (Hons) Film at Edinburgh Napier University

Edinburgh Napier University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Study the art and craft of cinema and gain the practical and creative skills that will prepare you for a contemporary filmmaking career. BA (Hons) Film provides an in-depth grounding in the technical processes, creative skills and production practices necessary for a career in the media and creative industries. From the outset, you are encouraged to think critically and creatively, developing your skills so that you can convey your ideas through practical work.

Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

Year 1 entry. Please Note - this course is not available for advanced entry. Scottish Higher: standard ABBB including English or other literary subject*. minimum offer BBCC including English or other literary subject*. A level: BBC including English or other literary subject* (Film Studies and Moving Image Arts accepted as literary subjects). Irish Leaving Certificate: H2, H2, H2, H3 at Higher Level including English or other literary subject*. HNC: Pass HNC in a related subject with grade B in the Graded Unit. BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma Level 3: Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) in a related subject. Additional A Level grade C English/Literary subject or equivalent required if the BTEC subject does not cover sufficient literary content. Example, BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production requires an additional A Level grade C in English/Literary subject. BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Media Practice is acceptable on it's own. BTEC (QCF) National Diploma Level 3: Minimum grades D*D (Distinction*, Distinction) in a related subject. UCAS code: P303.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scotland fee Source

International applicants: GBP 21,120 a year (2026/27). Overseas and EU fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: 4 years

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