Study Filmmaking - BA (Hons) at University of Plymouth in the UK, School of Art, Design and Architecture

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Our BA focuses on nurturing distinct voices, developing creativity and building a confident collaborative skillset. We welcome students with a variety of backgrounds, experiences and talents who are united by a passion to tell stories through moving image. Inspired by the world of film you will be empowered to create unique film experiences using innovative production methods. You will develop the practical, critical and creative skills and voices to make you stand out in the evolving film and media industries.Our course will enhance your creative and critical skills and help you to define and realise your own unique career destination.Plymouth film graduates work in a number of film, television and media industry roles, including Aardman Studios, BBC, ITV, TwoFour, JMP, feature film production (Chicken Run 2), and other pre and postproduction independent filmmaking positions. Our students' films are screened and selected for national and International festivals, such as BFI Scene, National RTS Awards, Nahemi & Bristol Encounters, Birmingham Film Festival, Cornwall Film Festival and Festival Deux Cans3 years Full Time.

Which department am I in?

School of Art, Design and Architecture

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£17,100.00 (US$ 22,083) per year

Accomodation- Room type – standard en suite (288): Cost: 199 per week. Total annual rent: 8,159 (for a 41-week licence).

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Plymouth Campus

Drake Circus,

Plymouth,

Devon,

PL4 8AA, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

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Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Site

Drake Circus,

Plymouth,

Devon,

PL4 8AA, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

UCAS tariff 96 - 144 Digital portfolio Creative portfolio required. Portfolio guidelines. A level A minimum of two A levels; General Studies accepted. International Baccalaureate 28 points. 18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma DMM. BTEC National Diploma modules If you hold a BTEC qualification, it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information, we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application. All access courses Pass a named Access to Higher Education Diploma (preferably Art and Design or combined), with at least 33 credits at merit and/or distinction. T level Merit in digital production, design and development. GCSE Mathematics and English Language grade C. English language requirements. IELTS - 6.0 overall 5.5 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking, and writing) TOELF - 76 Component scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.