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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: P301

Filmmaking

Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth, Wales
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3 yearsDuration
£19,190Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the BA (Hons) Filmmaking at Aberystwyth University. Based in Aberystwyth, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Have you ever wondered how films are made? Do you have an interest in discovering more about the roles of the director and producer, the goals of the film studio/ financiers? Do you think that you have what it takes to make an impact in the film industry? International tuition fees are £19,190 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £17,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Fundamentals of Film Language
Screenwriting and Narrative Development
Production Management and Finance
Cinematography and Visual Storytelling
Sound Design and Audio Post-Production
Editing and Non-Linear Post-Production
Documentary and Observational Filmmaking
Final Year Production Project
UCAS Code:P301
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB - CCC

International Baccalaureate

26 - 30 points

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,190

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£57,570

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Aberystwyth University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£26,000£30,000
3 years£14,500£17,000£21,000
5 years£19,500£23,500£28,000

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 29% below UK average salary
This course
£17,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25-01-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
20%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
93%
Learning opportunities
93%
Assessment and feedback
90%
Academic support
96%
Organisation and management
73%
Learning resources
86%
Student voice
86%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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Aberystwyth International Scholarship (UG)

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£500scholarship value
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  • For undergraduate study
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About Aberystwyth University

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