BA Filmmaking (with Placement Year)
St Mary's University, Twickenham
What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 73%
- Organisation and management: 40%
- Learning resources: 67%
- Student voice: 46%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 54%
- South East: 32%
- South West: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 65%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Filmmaking (with Placement Year) at St Mary's University, Twickenham earn?
The median salary is £19,500 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £31,500. The £25,500 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Cinematics and photography.
What do graduates of BA Filmmaking (with Placement Year) at St Mary's University, Twickenham do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Filmmaking (with Placement Year) at St Mary's University, Twickenham?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Filmmaking (with Placement Year) at St Mary's University, Twickenham?
The average entrant had 132 UCAS points.
Does BA Filmmaking (with Placement Year) at St Mary's University, Twickenham include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BA Filmmaking (with Placement Year) at St Mary's University, Twickenham?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.