BA Film
About this course
BA (Hons) Film, a photography degree centred on practical production, screen criticism, and theoretical study. Core topics include Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. The course is taught from a campus equipped with film and television studios, a set construction workshop, and post-production facilities. The first year covers foundational skills through compulsory modules such as Creativity and Collaboration (Film), Documentary Filmmaking, and Introduction to Film. Optional modules in the first year include Introduction to Screen Criticism and Production Design for the Screen. The second year focuses on production techniques with compulsory modules like Drama Production, Location Production, and Professional Practice (Screen), alongside optional choices such as Camera and Lighting Skills and Cinemas of the World. The final year involves advanced study through compulsory modules including Advanced Production, Research Project (Screen), and Working in the Screen Industries, while optional choices include Advanced Screenwriting and Advanced Documentary Film-Making.
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Entry requirements
A levels – BBB (120 UCAS Tariff points). T levels – 120 UCAS Tariff points. International Baccalaureate – 120 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis. BTEC Extended Diploma – DDM. BTEC Diploma – Not accepted on its own. Access – 120 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course. In addition to one of the above, you should have: GCSE English Language grade 4/C – IB grade 4 Higher level, GCSE Maths Pass - IB Pass. If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component. We also welcome applications from students who are taking a combination of qualifications listed above. For further information, please contact Course Enquiries. Please note: we do not accept applications for deferred entry. You are considered for the course on your grades (predicted or achieved), and, if qualified, a portfolio of relevant work. Portfolio guidance: Number of recommended portfolio pieces.: Please include one or two short films for viewing to a maximum of six minutes in total. Please specify the role(s) you undertook, e.g. director, producer, camera, editor etc. What should I include in my portfolio submission?: The moving image content should be 1-5 minutes long and should include sound. How should I structure my portfolio?: You should submit at least one piece of moving image content - we do not look at stills and we don't look at scripts. It's best they submit a live-action short film, not social media shorts or animation content. How will my portfolio be evaluated?: Your work will be reviewed by a member of the academic team; we look for elements that demonstrate how you tell a story including your choice of imagery, your aw
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What students say
Based on about 43 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 72%
- Learning opportunities: 67%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 47%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 68%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started
- Continued on course: 91%
- Left higher education: 4%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 95%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 50%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 14%
- London: 49%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started
- A levels: 78%
- Baccalaureate: 7%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- This course is industry recognised by ScreenSkills, the industry-led skills body for the UK's screen-based industries and carries the ScreenSkills Select quality-mark for the purposes of indicating courses best suited to prepare students for a career in the screen industries.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Creativity and Collaboration (Film)
- Documentary Filmmaking
- Introduction to Film
- Introduction to Screen Criticism
- Production Design for the Screen
- Visual Effects and Animation
- Working with Actors
- Drama Production
- Location Production
- Professional Practice (Screen)
- Camera and Lighting Skills
- Cinemas of the World
- Identities on Screen
- Screen and Psychoanalysis
- Short Form Film and Video
- Understanding Screen Performance
- Self-Shooting for Documentary
- Advanced Production
- Research Project (Screen)
- Working in the Screen Industries
- Advanced Screenwriting
- Advanced Documentary Film-Making
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Film at University of Westminster earn?
The median salary is £22,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £32,000. The £25,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Cinematics and photography.
What do graduates of BA Film at University of Westminster 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 Film at University of Westminster?
72% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Film at University of Westminster?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 161 UCAS points.
Is BA Film at University of Westminster accredited?
Yes. This course is industry recognised by ScreenSkills, the industry-led skills body for the UK's screen-based industries and carries the ScreenSkills Select quality-mark for the purposes of indicating courses best suited to prepare students for a career in the screen industries.
Does BA Film at University of Westminster include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Film at University of Westminster?
91% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.