BA Filmmaking
About this course
BA (Hons) in Filmmaking, a photography degree centred on storytelling and the technical craft of production. The course includes practical studio sessions, on-location shoots, production challenges, and industry talks, alongside career-focused training in pitching, branding, and distribution.
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Entry requirements
104-120 UCAS tariff points from any combination of A Levels/T Level/Extended Diploma/Foundation Diploma. The expected subjects will depend on the course you are applying for. All applicants must have GCSE English Language or Literature at Grade 4/Grade C or above, or English Functional Skills Level 2 at Pass. Portfolio guidance: We are looking for students who have a passion for cinema, film and the screen. We want to see examples of exciting work that best represent you and your enthusiasm for visual storytelling. Examples might include short films and videos you have worked on, scripts, stories, photographs, artwork or text and film critique (such as film reviews, essays or blog posts). Please be aware that we cannot accept photographic work containing nudity as part of your application. The University recognises that creative work can seek to deliberately challenge and provoke and is supportive of such endeavours where this is carried out in an ethically aware and sensitive manner, but is not able to support...
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What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 47%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 13%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 25%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 30%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 17%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 54%
- East Midlands: 11%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 7%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started
- A levels: 97%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Filmmaking at Leeds Arts University earn?
The median salary is £22,500 after 15 months, £19,000 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £29,500. The £23,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Cinematics and photography.
What do graduates of BA Filmmaking at Leeds Arts University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Filmmaking at Leeds Arts University?
80% 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 Leeds Arts University?
The average entrant had 142 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Filmmaking at Leeds Arts University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 13% left higher education.