Explore the stories that matter to you with our hands-on film course.
Integrate filmmaking, acting, and live production with our practical film course. You will learn in an environment that fosters creativity, technical excellence, and personal wellbeing.
You’ll cover topics like:
- cinema history
- digital production
- motion graphics
- screenwriting
- sound, lighting, and costume
- documentary production
- horror, sci-fi, and fantasy
- funding in the arts.
Expert teaching and support
Our lecturers are experienced industry professionals and current practitioners. And because class sizes are small, you’ll get their one-to-one support. We’re rated:
- 1st in London for ‘Academic Support’ (National Student Survey (NSS), 2023).
- 2nd in London for ‘Teaching on My Course’ (NSS, 2023).
Make London your classroom
Our campus is located in the green and picturesque London borough of
Together, we’ll explore the London film scene through:
- British Film Institute (BFI)
- London Film Festival
- film walking tours.
State-of-the-art facilities
During your filmmaking course, you’ll access specialist facilities like the:
- Media Production Suite
- computer labs.
Work experience
You can complete work experience to build your skills and network. You could work at:
- post-production houses
- independent film productions
- film and TV studios.
Great graduate outcomes
Over decades of film modules, we have produced:
- internationally recognised short films
- graduates who have established successful careers within film and media.
Through our film degree, you will:
- become multi-skilled and highly employable
- join the 97% of Simmies who are in employment, vocation, or further study within 15 months of graduation (HESA, 2023).
Course content
Modules
These modules are the modules that were available to students in the 2023/24 academic year and are illustrative of what may be offered for 2024/25.
Please note: it is possible that a module listed on the website will not be able to run due to reasons beyond our control. For more information please refer to our course information disclaimer.
How the degree is taught
Teaching methods
You'll be taught on our beautiful and historic campus located in Twickenham, London.
You will engage in:
- lectures
- seminars
- practice-based workshops.
Assessment methods
You will be assessed through:
- essays
- practice portfolios.
Feedback
We adhere to the university’s policy of providing feedback on assessments within 15 working days.
Entry requirements
96 - 112
UCAS points
We understand that sometimes barriers you can't control get in the way of academic achievement. You are more than just your grades. We'll consider your application as a whole, taking into account things like:
- subjects studied at Level 3
- your GCSEs (or equivalent) profile
- non-academic achievements you mention in your personal statement
- your references and motivation.
International requirements
International students should check our country-specific pages for equivalents. If English is not your first language you will need to achieve an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any section (or equivalent).
A passion for film and filmmaking
You will need a passion for film and filmmaking.
UCAS Personal statement support
Create your UCAS personal statement through our online builder and we'll email you a copy of your completed version at the end.
Further Information
For more information about entry requirements please email apply@stmarys.ac.uk.
How many UCAS points my grades are worth
A levels
A*
56 pts
A
48 pts
B
40 pts
C
32 pts
D
24 pts
E
16 pts
My qualification isn't listed:
If you can't find your qualification in this list please check the full list of UCAS tariff tables.
Fees & funding
Tuition fees
Home
£9,535
International
£17,100
*Please note: these fees are annual and may increase as detailed in our tuition fee variation disclaimer.
Information about tuition fees, student loans, and funding your studies can be found within our fees and funding section.
Additional costs
Your tuition fees will cover the cost of all mandatory elements of your programme.
Additional costs could be incurred depending on optional modules chosen and other projects undertaken.
For further information about additional costs please see our additional costs webpage.
Scholarships
Find out more about our range of scholarships and bursaries available to undergraduate students .
Living costs
A guide to your living costs has been created by our Student Funding Team.
Accommodation costs vary depending on whether you opt for an en suite room and on-site catering. Take a look at our accommodation options and the prices you can expect to pay.
Career opportunities
During your film course, you will develop essential transferrable skills, such as critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork.
You’ll be trained for all practical film-related jobs.
Contact our Career Services at careers@stmarys.ac.uk for further information on work and postgraduate opportunities.
Some examples of job roles and areas of work for graduates of Filmmaking BA (Hons) include:
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