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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: P303
Film
Edinburgh Napier UniversityEdinburgh, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£21,120Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
84%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Edinburgh Napier University, the BA (Hons) Film provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. We are a top 2 UK university for Film Production & Photography The Guardian University Guide 2025 Study the art and craft of cinema and gain the practical and creative skills that will prepare you for a contemporary filmmaking career. BA (Hons) Film provides an in-depth grounding in the technical processes, creative skills and production practices necessary for a career in the media and creative industries. From the outset, you are encouraged to think critically and creatively, developing your skills so that you can convey your ideas through practical work. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 70% student satisfaction rating, and a 90% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Screenwriting and Narrative Structure
Cinematography and Visual Language
Film Directing and Production Management
Editing and Post-Production
Sound Design and Audio Production
Documentary Filmmaking Practice
Production Design and Art Direction
Critical Film Studies and Theory
UCAS Code:P303
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC Including English or a Literary Subject* (A level Film Studies and A level Moving Image Arts accepted as literary subjects) |
| International Baccalaureate | 29 points Award of Diploma with 29 points overall with three Higher Level subjects at grades 6, 5, 4 including English or other Literary subject* at grade 5. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 60 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£21,120
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£84,480
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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — Edinburgh Napier University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £14,000 | £18,500 | £23,500 |
| 5 years | £18,000 | £25,500 | £28,500 |
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
£25,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-01-04 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
85%Working
15%Work & Study
65%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
66%
Overall
Teaching on my course
84%Learning opportunities
78%Assessment and feedback
66%Academic support
79%Organisation and management
18%Learning resources
86%Student voice
53%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
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About Edinburgh Napier University
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