Program Overview

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BA (Hons) Filmmaking

Overview

This course will immerse you within a community of creative, collaborative practice where the art of filmmaking is at the centre. You will learn how to navigate the industry, which will support the technical and creative filmcraft skills you develop throughout your studies. Film production is continuously evolving, and we are constantly adapting our courses to meet the needs of the industry. This course’s intensive curriculum will challenge you to develop your skills and prepare you for today’s production world. Moreover, you will gain experience shooting your projects on the newest developments in HD, film and digital equipment – from Canon 6D to Red Raven – and classic film cameras such as Panavision and Arriflex on 8mm, super 16mm and 35mm film.

Throughout the course, you will create a professional showreel, which will serve as a calling card for your filmmaking skills and upon graduating, you will be a fully-fledged filmmaker who is ready to progress into work within the film and TV industry as well as other exciting areas such as digital media, marketing and distribution.

This course is offered through our partnership with BIMM University. UK students on this course may be eligible for the maximum Tuition Fee Loan amount, which covers the full tuition fee. Please check the Fees & Finance section for more information.

Why Take the Course?

• Practical: Each year, the course curriculum is designed to progressively build your filmmaking skills, combining creative, technical, and logistical training. With a focus on real-world application, the course offers specialist pathways in directing, cinematography, post-production, screenwriting, sound, and production design. These pathways support the production of multiple short films across various genres, such as documentary, narrative, music video, and experimental, allowing you to develop and refine your craft in a dedicated film school environment.
• Comprehensive: The BA (Hons) Filmmaking course provides a holistic understanding of film production, equipping you with the skills needed to succeed in the dynamic and competitive film industry. From foundational principles in your first year to advanced production techniques in your final year, this course is designed in collaboration with industry professionals to reflect the latest practices and standards. Whether you’re interested in narrative storytelling or experimental filmmaking, you’ll gain a comprehensive education in all aspects of film production.
• Industry-facing: Throughout the course, you will have opportunities to engage with the industry through placements, live briefs, and networking events. The course includes industry practitioner talks, masterclasses, and demonstrations, ensuring that you learn directly from professionals who are actively working in the field. MetFilm School, which serves as the production base, offers an environment that mirrors the professional industry, providing you with valuable insights and connections that can help you launch your career.
• Real-life Experience: This course is designed to immerse you in the realities of film production. From technical workshops and equipment testing to rehearsals with actors and script development, you will engage in practical, hands-on learning experiences. By the time you graduate, you will have produced a portfolio of work, including a high-quality graduate film that demonstrates your ability to self-manage and meet professional standards. The Creative Futures team will continue to support you in securing work placements and paid opportunities in the film, streaming, and television industries.

Programme Aims

• Provide students with a foundational understanding of the essential technologies, crafts, and roles in film production.
• Develop students' critical, technical, and production skills to an intermediate level with specialised pathways and short film projects.
• Enable advanced critical understanding of film production, culminating in innovative and technically realised graduate films.
• Prepare students for industry engagement through placements, live briefs, site visits, and work opportunities to secure post-graduation employment.

Module Overview

Level 4

Your first year has been designed to ensure that you have a foundational understanding and grounding in the technologies, crafts, production roles and fundamental principles of film production. It will introduce you to the key production roles of director, screenwriter, director of photography, camera operator, sound and post-production specialist and production designer, as well as giving you an introduction into film business and idea development. By the end of level 4 you will have gained an understanding of the film and creative industries and will have engaged with industry standard processes and protocols within the collaborative and production of a music video and narrative short film.

Level 5

The second year has been designed to support you to develop the critical, technical and production skills and advance these skills to an intermediate level. The specialist pathway options are in directing, screenwriting, cinematography, sound, producing, post-production and production designing. During this year you will further develop your understanding of the processes and protocols of the film and creative industries with the production of two short-form films in documentary and a short film for a film festival submission.

Level 6

During your third year, you will realise an advanced critical understanding of production, resulting in the development of your creative, technical, theoretical, and organisational skills within your production pathway. The expectation will also be for you to produce a high quality, innovative and technically realised graduate film that demonstrates the ability to self-manage and work to professional expectations.

Teaching, Learning & Assessment

We include a diverse range of teaching methods which include:

• Productions
• Seminar-style Group Teaching
• Tutorials
• Practical Group Work
• Formative Feedback through Critiques, Pitches, Screenings, and Reflective Sessions
• Work-integrated Learning
• Authentic Assessment

We use a wide range of assessment which include portfolios, performances, research, presentations, and reflective work.

Entry Requirements

• UCAS Tariff: 64 points
• A-Level: CC
• Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: MPP
• GCSE: Three GCSEs at a minimum grade C/4, including English Language or Level 2 Equivalents
• IELTS: 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 to be achieved in each band

UK applicants need to apply through UCAS using codes:

• Course code: W6009
• Institution code: B39 (BIMM University)
• Campus name: MetFilm School Brighton (Campus Code is 5), MetFilm School Birmingham (Campus Code is 3), or MetFilm School Manchester (Campus Code is 4).

Applicants may also provide an equivalent Level 3 qualification such as a Baccalaureate or International Baccalaureate.

Equipment Requirements

For more information, please check Equipment in the Study with Us section for your chosen course, and the Location sections for the range of Equipment and Learning Resources available on each of our campuses.

Application Information

For more information on BA (Hons) Filmmaking entry requirements, language requirements, funding, and the application process please visit:

• Study with Us

Dates & Prices

Birmingham

• 15 September 2025 - 19 May 2028
• £9,535 (per year) – UK Students
• £9,535 (per year) – EU/EEA Students
• £15,950 (per year) – International Students

Brighton

• 15 September 2025 - 19 May 2028
• £9,535 (per year) – UK Students
• £9,535 (per year) – EU/EEA Students
• £15,950 (per year) – International Students

Manchester

• 15 September 2025 - 19 May 2028
• £9,535 (per year) – UK Students
• £9,535 (per year) – EU/EEA Students
• £15,950 (per year) – International Students

Berlin

• 15 September 2025 - 19 May 2028
• €11,950 (per year) – EU/EEA Students
• €16,950 (per year) – International Students