BA (Hons) Filmmaking at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

BA (Hons) Filmmaking is a three-year full-time practice-based degree at the University of Plymouth in which students learn by doing, working individually and collaboratively on film sets across narrative and experimental approaches. Teaching is by filmmakers, academics and technical experts using industry-standard facilities, and assessment is 100% coursework.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 explores filmmaking through production and creative research, genre and narrative. Year 2 adds specialised technical workshops and crew-based production. The final year prepares major final productions through research and experimentation and short film projects that build a portfolio.

Career pathways

Graduates work in film, television and media roles, including at Aardman Studios, BBC, ITV, TwoFour and JMP, in feature film production and in independent pre- and post-production positions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 104 UCAS points from a minimum of two A levels. BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM. Access to HE Diploma: preferably Art and Design or combined, at least 33 credits at merit and/or distinction. T level: Merit (Digital production, design and development preferred, other subjects may be considered). International Baccalaureate: 26 points. A portfolio is required, with an optional informal interview. Contextual offers are typically 8 points below the advertised tariff. International applicants need a suitable English language qualification; the standard university requirements apply and some subject areas set higher levels.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 18,150 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years

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