BA (Hons) Film at University of Westminster

Programme overview

A three-year degree with an international reputation for academic and practical teaching, delivered in a purpose-built Harrow facility with two film and television studios, a set construction workshop and post-production facilities. All students study film both academically and creatively.

Duration: 3 or 4 years full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Creativity and Collaboration (Film), Documentary Filmmaking, Introduction to Film, Production Design for the Screen, Visual Effects and Animation, Working with Actors, Drama Production, Location Production, Cinemas of the World, Understanding Screen Performance, Advanced Production, Advanced Screenwriting, Advanced Documentary Film-Making and a Research Project (Screen).

Career pathways

A high proportion of graduates go on to production roles; 95% of Film BA graduates are in work and/or further study. Graduates gain entry-level roles and progress to Head of Department roles.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer: A levels BBB (120 UCAS Tariff points); T levels 120 UCAS Tariff points; International Baccalaureate 120 UCAS Tariff points from all components (Career-related Programme case by case); BTEC Extended Diploma DDM; BTEC Diploma not accepted on its own; Access course 120 UCAS Tariff points. Also required: GCSE English Language grade 4/C (IB grade 4 Higher level) and GCSE Maths pass (IB pass). Applicants are considered on grades (predicted or achieved) and, if qualified, a portfolio of relevant work: one or two short films totalling a maximum of six minutes, with the applicant's role(s) specified. Deferred entry is not accepted. International applicants whose first language is not English need IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). UK fee per academic year, full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 19,000 a year (2027/28). International fee per academic year, full-time Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 or 4 years

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