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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: P313
Filmmaking
Birmingham City UniversityBirmingham, England
3 yearsDuration
£18,570Per Year (Intl)
£22,500Avg. Graduate Salary
80%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the BA (Hons) Filmmaking at Birmingham City University. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Our cutting edge BA (Hons) Filmmaking degree course will develop your skills across key filmmaking debates and practice conventions. You will be taught by noted film scholars and established practitioners, who will provide their knowledge of international film criticism and filmmaking perspectives. The course is part of Birmingham City University’s Film Futures suite, designed to develop graduates with the theory, practice and industry trends that will enable them to succeed in a rapidly changing film environment. International tuition fees are £18,570 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 80% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £18,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Foundations of Film Theory
Screenwriting and Narrative Structure
Cinematography and Visual Composition
Directing for Film and Television
Film Editing and Post-Production
Documentary Filmmaking Practice
World Cinema and Film History
Independent Film Production Project
UCAS Code:P313
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC A Level: 112 UCAS tariff points / BBC (or equivalent). AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels. A maximum of four subjects will be considered. |
| International Baccalaureate | 28 points Obtain a minimum of 28 points overall |
| UCAS Points | 112 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,570
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£55,710
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 — Birmingham City University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £21,000 | £22,500 | £25,000 |
| 3 years | £12,500 | £18,500 | £22,000 |
| 5 years | £16,000 | £21,500 | £27,000 |
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▼ 23% below UK average salary
This course
£18,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 10% below UK average salary
This course
£21,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £3,000 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
75%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
55%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 dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
77%
Overall
Teaching on my course
80%Learning opportunities
82%Assessment and feedback
82%Academic support
85%Organisation and management
50%Learning resources
86%Student voice
77%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About Birmingham City University
Birmingham City University offers Filmmaking as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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