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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W600

Filmmaking

Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£18,700Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the BA (Hons) Filmmaking at Nottingham Trent University. Based in Nottingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. This exciting new degree has been created in response to the global success of the UK film and screen industries. On this practical course, you'll explore all aspects of filmmaking to set yourself up for a successful career in producing, directing, writing and other key creative roles in the industry. With guidance from our expert staff, you will develop a deep understanding of the art of filmmaking and create original, entertaining and innovative films. International tuition fees are £18,700 per year, 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 88% student satisfaction rating, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Narrative Storytelling and Screenwriting
Cinematography and Visual Language
Film Directing and Production
Documentary Filmmaking Practice
Post-Production and Editing
Sound Design and Audio Production
Commercial and Genre Filmmaking
Professional Portfolio and Industry Practice
UCAS Code:W600
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic62

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,700

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£56,100

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 — Nottingham Trent University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£16,500£20,000£24,000
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 17% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
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 £4,000 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

70%Working
10%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 data

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

Teaching on my course
88%
Learning opportunities
90%
Assessment and feedback
91%
Academic support
96%
Organisation and management
46%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
84%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Trent University offers Filmmaking as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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