Course summary
BA Filmmaking is a practical filmmaking programme aimed at those passionate about storytelling in cinema and television. It is a rich and challenging environment for students keen to develop their storytelling skills in a specialist area. The programme will let you dive deep into your chosen specialism and work collaboratively with peers in practical settings. The programme will let you choose your specialism across three years:
- Cinematography
- Directing
- Editing
- Production
- Sound
- Writing
Subject options
This course offers the following subject options:
- Cinematography
- Directing
- Editing
- Production
- Sound
- Writing
Modules
Please see our website for more information about this course.
Assessment method
Please see our website for more information about this course.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- 212F
- Institution code:
- R68
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Currently around 20% of our students come from outside the UK. Between them, they represent over 60 different nationalities and add a rich diversity to the Conservatoire. More information for international applicants can be found on our website: https://www.rcs.ac.uk/study/international-students/
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - A* - E
Scottish Higher - A - C
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 45 - 24 points
More information about alternative entry requirements can be found at the link.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Additional entry requirements
Audition
There is a two round audition process for this course. Round one will require all applicants to create an Accept’d account and submit their interview material no later than the 12th of February 2024. Applicants are asked to upload specific material to their account. Please see our website for details As well as the personal statement written with your UCAS application, you are also asked to submit a written piece on your favourite practitioner in your chosen specialism. This should be 700 – 1000 words. Details of what to prepare for Round 1 for each specialism are listed on our website, under the 'How to Apply' section.
Interview
If successful to round two, details of what to prepare will be emailed to you in advance of your interview. Interviews will take place either in person in Glasgow or online via Zoom.
Portfolio
Your chosen specialism will have a selection of set tasks that need to be completed prior to audition. Please see our website on details of what you need to submit via or Accept'd webpage.
Other
There may be additional tasks required if successfully through to round two. Details will be emailed to you ahead of your round two audition date and time.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | 6.5 with no component below 5.5 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 88 | Overall score of 88, with minimum scores of: Reading – 18, Listening – 17, Speaking – 20, Writing – 17 |
| PTE Academic | 62 | Overall score of 62 with a minimum of 59 in all components (reading, listening, speaking, writing) |
More information about our language requirements can be found at the weblink.
https://www.rcs.ac.uk/study/international-students/english-requirements/
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| England | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820* | Year 1 |
| EU | £27968* | Year 1 |
| International | £27968* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
*Please note, fees are subject to change for AY25 entry*
All new students are required to pay associated programme cost related fees at the start of their studies. For more information on this please see our website - https://www.rcs.ac.uk/study/fees-funding/fees/
Sponsorship information
The School of Drama, Dance, Production and Film scholarships are awarded for a mixture of financial need and merit. Scholarships within the School of DDPF are applied for and awarded on an annual basis. If you are offered a place at the Conservatoire for drama, dance, production or film (DDPF), you will be forwarded the link to Apply for a DDPF Scholarship. - https://www.rcs.ac.uk/study/fees-funding/scholarships/.
Provider information
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
100 Renfrew Street
Glasgow
G2 3DB