BA Film Production
About this course
BA (Hons) Film Production is an undergraduate degree in the BA (Hons) Photography subject area, focused on the creation and study of cinematic works. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The programme is accredited by the International Moving Image Society and offers an optional placement year between the second and third year of studies. Year 0 covers foundational competencies through Academic Skills and Communication, English for Academic Practice, Data Analysis and Research Skills, Fundamentals of Audiovisual, and Fundamentals of Image Making. Year 1 introduces practical filmmaking through Focus on Character, Understanding Film Language, Cinematography and Sound, and Focus on Fiction. Year 2 advances production abilities via Producing, Real Life Stories, Global Cinema Industries, and The Scripted Story. Year 3 culminates in advanced output and independent study through Critical Debates, Alternative practices, Group Production: Development, Group Production: Final, and Final Project, alongside an Extended Professional Placement option.
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Entry requirements
Entry tariff: 112–128 UCAS points (or equivalent). Foundation Year: 64–80 UCAS points (or equivalent).
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What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 68%
- Learning resources: 73%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 59%
- South East: 23%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Skills and Communication (foundation students only)
- English for Academic Practice (international students)
- Data Analysis and Research Skills
- Fundamentals of Audiovisual
- Fundamentals of Image Making
- Focus on Character
- Understanding Film Language
- Cinematography and Sound
- Focus on Fiction
- Producing
- Real Life Stories
- Global Cinema Industries
- The Scripted Story
- Critical Debates, Alternative practices
- Group Production: Development
- Group Production: Final
- Final Project
- Extended Professional Placement
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Film Production at University of Roehampton earn?
The median salary is £21,000 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £34,000. The £26,500 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Cinematics and photography.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Film Production at University of Roehampton?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Film Production at University of Roehampton?
The average entrant had 109 UCAS points.
Does BA Film Production at University of Roehampton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Film Production at University of Roehampton?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.