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BA (Hons) Filmmaking at Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Develop your individual voice as a filmmaker with our BA (Hons) Filmmaking. You’ll learn in a diverse environment incorporating both art and film school philosophies, empowering you to develop your ideas and stories through narrative fiction, documentary, artists’ moving image and new media. You’ll be supported by our expert staff to bring your concepts to life and create original ideas from your unique perspective.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities  |  Department: School of Digital Arts (SODA)  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement; 4 years full-time with foundation  |  Study mode: full-time, placement year available  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

BA Filmmaking is a practice-based course designed to develop your creative voice and professional skills as an ambitious filmmaker. You will explore storytelling across narrative, documentary, artists’ film, and immersive media, combining artistic vision with technical expertise. Year 1 core: Film Concept and Vision, Screen Stories, Documentary Methods and Filmmaking, Professional Practice. Year 2 core: Immersive Practices, Personal Narratives, Filmmaking and Society, Speculative Futures. Year 3 core: Pre-Production and Development, Individual Research Project, Major Film Production, Industry Skills.

Career pathways

Graduates from the Faculty of Arts and Humanities are industry recognised for their creative ingenuity, problem-solving skills and ability to see the world differently. Many go on to be industry leaders in their own right.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GCE A levels - grades BCC or equivalent. Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM. Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum 106 UCAS Tariff points. UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall. OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM. T level - We welcome applications from students undertaking T level qualifications. Eligible applicants will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of Merit as a condition of offer. IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 26 or minimum 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects. Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered. A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement. AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A-level equivalent qualifications. Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course. GCSE grade C/4 in English Language or equivalent, e.g. Pass in Level 2 Functional Skills English. 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. A digital portfolio or showreel via online submission will be required. Further details. IELTS: 6.0 overall with no individual element below 5.5. Portfolio required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard UK and Channel Islands full-time fee for 2027/28 as stated on the course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement; 4 years full-time with foundation

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com

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