23Nov
UndergraduateUniversity of Brighton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
This practically focused degree will give you a solid grounding in all aspects of filmmaking. We help our graduates enter the film and TV industry and go on to fulfilling roles in all stages of production, from pre to post. You will build a solid skills base, ready for a professional career in roles such as directors, producers, editors and camera operators. You will develop technical, practical and analytical skills through film projects, as well as building a solid understanding of the industry including how to pitch, promote and distribute your work. You will study production, storytelling and screenwriting, graduating as a skilled, curious, bold and confident practitioner and film-maker. TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE
- Practical and theoretical – hands-on filmmaking makes up 70% of your studies, and the remaining 30% is an opportunity to explore key themes and debates underpinning contemporary and historical cinema.
- Industry knowledge – you will learn how the industry works, from inception to distribution to cinema, to streaming.
- Critical theory – you will leave with a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of critical film theory.
- Work with leading talent – you'll learn with practitioners, filmmakers, distributors and programmers as well as researchers at the cutting edge of conceptual film analysis.
- Placement opportunities – a great opportunity to gain real-world experience and make industry connections for when you graduate.
- International exchange opportunities with Lasalle College of the Arts in Singapore and the Berlin University of Applied Sciences in Germany.
- Inspiring guests run workshops – recent industry visitors include Eastenders and Call the Midwife director Tom, Hescott, Marie Antoinette and Dredd director Pete Travis and Elliot Grove from Raindance.
- Local film events – our students get involved with such as Hastings Rocks, Cinecity and screenings at the Komedia Studio.
- Successful graduates – our alumni have worked on major TV shows including The Crown, work for global post-production houses and started their own production firms.
- Join a vibrant school of art and media based in central Brighton, an artistic and progressive city, and final-year students are invited to exhibit at the annual Graduate Show.
- Follow our Film degree on Instagram @filmbrightonuni
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:
- P313
- Institution code:
- B72
- Campus name:
- Brighton
- Campus code:
- B
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 120 points
A level - BCC - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 24 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification. |
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Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £13842* | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £13842* | 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 that the £13,842 international fee is for classroom based courses and provisional for 2023. For lab based courses a higher fee of £14,892 applies. EU students will be charged international fees unless they have settled status awarded by the UK Government's Settlement Scheme.
Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and are subject to an annual increase of no more than 5% or RPI (whichever is the greater). The annual increase for UK/EU students, who are subject to regulated fees, will increase no more than the statutory maximum fee.
The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full-time or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. If your course includes a sandwich year option you will pay a reduced fee during this year; £1,370 for home students and £2,120 for international students.
All fees should be checked against the information listed on the course page on our website: www.brighton.ac.uk/courses as specific details will be included there. You may have to pay additional costs during your studies. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. A summary of the costs that you may be expected to pay, and what is included in your fees, can be found on our website.
Provider information
University of Brighton
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4AT