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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: P313

Filmmaking

De Montfort University
Leicester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£17,300Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in media and communication with the BA (Hons) Filmmaking at De Montfort University. Based in Leicester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. BA (Hons) Filmmaking at De Montfort University offers an immersive, hands-on education in the art and craft of filmmaking. You’ll gain practical experience in directing, cinematography, screenwriting, sound, editing, and post-production, while exploring emerging technologies like virtual production and motion capture. Taught by industry professionals, the course is structured around live briefs, independent projects, and real-world scenarios that prepare you for careers in film, television, and digital media. International tuition fees are £17,300 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Directing and Production Practice
Cinematography and Visual Storytelling
Screenwriting and Narrative Structure
Sound Design and Audio Production
Editing and Post-Production Techniques
Film History and Critical Theory
Professional Portfolio Development
Emerging Technologies in Film Production
UCAS Code:P313
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC

UCAS Points104

🗣️ 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

£17,300

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£51,900

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 — De Montfort University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,500£24,000£25,000
3 years£16,000£20,500£25,000
5 years£19,500£25,000£30,000

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 15% below UK average salary
This course
£20,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH24-01-05 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Studying
10%Seeking Work
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.

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About De Montfort University

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