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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W293

Filmmaking

Bristol, UWE
Bristol, England
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3 yearsDuration
£15,750Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
76%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the BA (Hons) Filmmaking at Bristol, UWE. Based in Bristol, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. This production-based course gives you the practical and intellectual skills you need for a successful career in today's creative industries. Why study filmmaking? Our everyday lives are filled with moving images through social media, TV streaming, broadcast TV and cinema to mention just a few. Traditional cinema is still a huge and vibrant industry, and the surge in streaming services has created more opportunities for filmmakers to reach their audiences and produce truly cinematic storytelling. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 76% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £18,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 81% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Fundamentals of Filmmaking Practice
Cinematography and Visual Storytelling
Documentary and Narrative Production
Editing and Post-Production Techniques
Sound Design for Film and Video
Screenwriting and Story Development
Production Management and Logistics
Digital Effects and Motion Graphics
UCAS Code:W293
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points120

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£15,750

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£47,250

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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 — Bristol, UWE

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£20,000£24,000£26,500
3 years£14,000£18,500£22,500
5 years£19,500£24,000£30,500

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 Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 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

80%Working
1%Studying
6%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
45%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
76%
Learning opportunities
70%
Assessment and feedback
66%
Academic support
79%
Organisation and management
26%
Learning resources
85%
Student voice
73%
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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About Bristol, UWE

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