BA (Hons) Filmmaking at University of East London

Filmmaking combines creativity, collaboration and technical expertise. Our modules cover every stage of the production process, from pre-production and planning through to filming, editing and post-production. You'll develop your creative voice through the study of film history, world cinema and genre, building the critical and theoretical knowledge that informs contemporary filmmaking practice.

Faculty: School of Arts and Creative Industries  |  Department: Department of Media  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September 2026, September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness: Embarking on Professional Development, Filmmaking 3, Experimenting in the Moving Image, Film Genre, Filmmaking 4, World Cinema, Professional Practice 1 (Mental Wealth), Virtual Futures.

Career pathways

Filmmaking graduates go into a wide range of roles across the screen and media industries, including: Past graduates have gone on to work with Discover Film and Just Runners UK. One recent graduate secured a producer role within months of finishing the course, and another gained hands-on experience as a camera assistant on the set of Star Wars.

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