BA Filmmaking
About this course
BA (Hons) Filmmaking, a photography degree centred on audio-visual storytelling, media industry practices, and screen production. Core topics include Research Methods. Students can undertake an optional professional placement year. The first year establishes fundamental production competencies through Introduction to Moving Image Production, Moving Image Ideas and Practice, Film Storytelling, and Commercial Content Production. The second year advances narrative and analytical capabilities via Film History and Theory 2: Cinemas of the World, Moving Image Portfolio, Screenwriting, and Creative Enterprise. The final year culminates in advanced practical work supported by Short Film Production, Film Festivals, Marketing and Distribution, Independent Project: Idea Development and Pre-Production, and Independent Project: Production and Delivery.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 104 A Level: BCC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM Contextual Offer: DMU operates a generous contextual offer for students from underrepresented backgrounds in Higher Education. This is a minimum of one to two grade reduction from our typical offer and full details including eligibility criteria can be found at dmu.ac.uk/contextual T Levels: Merit Access to HE: Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit International Baccalaureate (IB): 24 GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.
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What students say
Based on about 37 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 70%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 46%
- Learning resources: 74%
- Student voice: 65%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 85 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 165 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 7%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 38%
- West Midlands: 11%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 7%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 5%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 82%
- Other HE qualification: 16%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Moving Image Production
- Moving Image Ideas and Practice
- Film Storytelling
- Commercial Content Production
- Film History and Theory 2: Cinemas of the World
- Moving Image Portfolio
- Screenwriting
- Creative Enterprise
- Short Film Production
- Film Festivals, Marketing and Distribution
- Independent Project: Idea Development and Pre-Production
- Independent Project: Production and Delivery
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Filmmaking at De Montfort University earn?
The median salary is £20,000 after 3 years, £24,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £32,000. The £24,000 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Cinematics and photography.
What do graduates of BA Filmmaking at De Montfort University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Filmmaking at De Montfort University?
81% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Filmmaking at De Montfort University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 104 UCAS points.
Does BA Filmmaking at De Montfort University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Filmmaking at De Montfort University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.