BA (Hons) Film Practices at Newcastle University

Programme overview

Explore the world of creative documentary film and become a highly skilled, imaginative and resourceful independent film-maker. This degree allows you to develop an advanced level of knowledge and skills in film-making. You’ll gain a deep understanding of the relationship between documentary practice, film theory and the film industry.

What you will study

You'll learn the essential skills of film-making and be introduced to film-making as a field of academic study. You'll be taught camera, audio and editing skills and will undertake a range of documentary film-making exercises. Compulsory modules include: Film Theory for Practice, Academic Skills for Film Practice, Introduction to Film Technologies, Introduction to World Cinema: Ideas, Art, Cultures, Starting out in Filmmaking, Introduction to the Documentary: From documentation to non-fiction film, Film Theory for Practice 2: Filmmakers and Manifestos, Filmmaking: Ideas to Screen, Making a Short Documentary, Creative Documentary Practices, Observational Filmmaking, Film Practice Project.

Career pathways

Our graduates are equipped with the practical and transferable skills needed to pursue careers across the film, media and creative industries. For example, in production, post-production, creative, marketing, distribution and film exhibition sectors. Graduate roles and employers include: North East International Film Festival; Tyneside Cinema; Star and Shadow Cinema; North East Screen; Amber Collective; BBC Academy; Aesthetica Film Festival; Berwick Film Festival; Glasgow Short Film Festival.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: ABB IB: A minimum of 32 points. If not studying a full IB Diploma - Grades 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level and completion of a national high school diploma. BTEC: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma. Overall DDD. Scottish Highers: AABBB at Higher Grade. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting. English language: Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent with no less than 5.5 in each of the four elements of the test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 25,350 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/p313/#how-to-apply

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