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Filmmaking at BIMM University - UCAS

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Course summary

About the course This cutting-edge industry-led course has been developed from in-depth and ongoing industry feedback and input from all areas of production that reflects the current demand for industry ready, technically skilled students, who have the creative, logistical and production skills that are currently needed in industry. The growth in high end production for content providers such as Netflix, Amazon, Disney Plus and Apple TV in the UK supports the need for highly skilled graduates for industry. The course’s modules reflects this need for set ready professionals and has been developed to ensure that all industry production roles across all formats (including factual/documentary, drama, short form content, advertising) in all production & technical roles (including screenwriting, directing, producing, assistant directing, production design, editing & VFX, sound production & design, development & distribution) are included in our raft of industry optional modules that can be selected as a specialisation in the 2nd year. To ensure this professionalism is embedded in the curriculum the film school acts as a production house and the tutor as an executive producer to support the collaborative film production that begins in the first year and is realised in the graduation films in the student's final year. MetFilm School is uniquely positioned amongst other higher education institutions in that students receive budgets to fund their projects throughout the entire three years of the course, supporting the development of high quality films through professional actors, hiring of locations and art direction. As film production is continuously evolving, the BA Hons Filmmaking course content is constantly adapting to support the industry’s demands. The course’s intensive curriculum will challenge students to develop their skills and prepare them for the production world of today. Students will gain experience shooting projects on the newest developments in HD, film and digital equipment - from Arri Alexa to Red Raven - as well as classic film cameras like Panavision and Arriflex on super 16mm and 35mm film. The development of practical film production skills is supported by a film theory strand which provides students with a critical understanding of applied film theory and ensures that students will enter the industry as an informed practitioner. As student’s progress into the final year of study, students will become highly-trained professionals in their chosen field and ready to take on a key technical or production role in the Production Realisation module (graduation film). Industry engagement is at the heart of the film school. Alongside the course and curriculum, students benefit from over 200 connections across the UK meaning our students gain the skills, experience, contacts and confidence to thrive in the film industry through work experience, internships and paid freelance work. All students will graduate with a professional portfolio of work, which will serve as a calling card for their skills. Students also gain an understanding of how to navigate the film industry which will support the technical and creative film craft skills that will be acquired.

Modules

Students can expect to study the following core modules: Year 1/Level 4

  • The Creative Industries & You 1– Finding Your Path
  • Camera, Lighting and Sound
  • Post-Production
  • Development to Distribution
  • Production Design
  • Short Film 1
  • Practice, Context & Culture
  • Short Film 2
Year 2/L5:
  • The Creative Industries & You 2– Collaborative Entrepreneurship
  • Creativity, Identity & Authenticity
  • Short Film 3
  • Short Film 4
  • Two optional modules
Year 3/L6
  • The Creative Industries & You 3 – Professional Practice
  • Final Project
  • Pre-Production Process
  • Production Realisation
A range of optional modules can be selected in year 2 subject to availability and student demand. Please visit the course information page for a full break down.

Assessment method

L4 and L5 - Observed Practical Assessment, Project Outcomes & Portfolios, Presentations, Filmed Sequences & Evaluations L6 Practical Assessment, Portfolio, Visual & Written Essay, Production Realisation Outcomes & Evaluations


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
W600
Institution code:
B39
Campus name:
MetFilm School Manchester
Campus code:
4

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

If an applicant has previously completed at least one level of a HE course, they may be eligible to apply to join the course directly at Level 5 for entry in 2025. Please contact Admissions for more information.

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available

International applicants

BIMM University [or our partner Met Film School] welcomes applicants from countries that will require a student visa to study in the UK. Applicants must meet requirements set by UKVI. Please be aware that for our Brighton, Birmingham and Manchester campuses, we are currently awaiting approval from UKVI that we can accept applicants at these locations. Should these not be approved, we will be able to offer an alternative campus and course, subject to audition/portfolio and academic requirements being met.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Attendance at Applicant Day - Applicants who meet the academic entry requirements will be invited to prepare for and participate in an applicant day held at our campus locations. Portfolio All applicants who demonstrate the potential to meet the entry requirements through their UCAS application will be invited to submit a show-reel and / or portfolio which will be reviewed by the Admissions Tutor.

Additional entry requirements

Portfolio

All applicants who demonstrate the potential to meet the entry requirements through their UCAS application will be invited to submit a show-reel and / or portfolio which will be reviewed by the Admissions Tutor. Details of what to include will be provided by email upon receipt of an application.


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6a minimum of 5.5 must be achieved in each band (Reading, writing, listening, speaking)
Cambridge English AdvancedLevel B2A minimum overall score of 170, and no lower than 165 in each band
TOEFL (iBT)72the minimum points must met in each band: Listening - 17 Reading - 18 Speaking - 20 Writing - 17
PTE Academic59A minimum score of 59 overall. At least 59 must be achieved in all four skills

We also accept the following qualifications: - ESOL Skills for Life Level B2 (Higher B2 on CEFR Scale) - IGCSE English Language (First Language) at C/4 or above - IGCSE English Language (Second Language) at B/3 or above - International Baccalaureate Standard English A at grade 4, OR Higher Level English B at grade 4. If you have studied a different English Language qualification, please send details to the admissions team and we will confirm if it can be accepted. Applicants that need a student visa to study will be required to have taken a UKVI approved qualification, achieving the minimum requirements. Full details can be viewed on our website. Applicants must have met the minimum requirement and be in receipt of results prior to enrolment.


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £9250* Year 1
EU £15950* Year 1
England £9250* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250* Year 1
Scotland £9250* Year 1
Wales £9250* Year 1
Channel Islands £9250* Year 1
International £15950* 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

The tuition fee shown is for year 1 of study only. Fees may be subject to increase on an annual basis, and do not cover additional costs such as: Visa application costs Living costs (rent/bills/travel) Equipment required for your course (computer and software/instrument/books)

Sponsorship information

Each year we offer various bursaries and scholarships. For further information, please view details on the BIMM University website

Filmmaking at BIMM University - UCAS