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BA (Hons) Film

MUMiddlesex University London · London

Unleash your creative potential on this prestigious Film BA Honours course, designed to help you succeed in the competitive film industry. Whether you aspire to work on major blockbuster productions, collaborate with lea…

Tuition
£9,790/yr
Duration
3 years
Intakes
Sep
English
IELTS 6.0

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Course Overview

Unleash your creative potential on this prestigious Film BA Honours course, designed to help you succeed in the competitive film industry. Whether you aspire to work on major blockbuster productions, collaborate with leading media companies, or develop your own independent films, this programme provides the essential practical skills and theoretical knowledge required. You will explore the entire filmmaking process, from scriptwriting and cinematography to direction, production, and post-production. The course is available as a 3-year full-time programme, with a 6-year part-time study option also available. Students benefit from access to professional-grade facilities at the Grove building, including high-end 4K cinema cameras, post-production suites, and motion capture studios. Informed by industry professionals, the curriculum encourages you to build your own creative identity while gaining real-world experience through collaborative projects. If you do not meet the standard entry requirements, the institution also offers a Foundation Year in Arts and Creative Industries to help you prepare for the full degree. Join a thriving community of filmmakers and take advantage of London's world-leading film scene.

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

80-112 UCAS tariff points. A-level: BB-BBC. BTEC: MMP-DMM. Access requirements: Overall pass including 45 credits at level 3, of which all 45 must be at Merit or higher.

English Language Requirements

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international)
£24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer
£2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester)
£12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Year 1

Creative Production30 Credits Credits
Documentary30 Credits Credits
Production Skills30 Credits Credits
Visual Storytelling30 Credits Credits

Year 2

Screencraft30 Credits Credits
Screen and World30 Credits Credits
Story Lab30 Credits Credits
The Short Film30 Credits Credits

Year 3

Industry and Collaboration Hub30 Credits Credits
Major Project: Production30 Credits Credits
Major Project: Research and Development30 Credits Credits
The Film Professional30 Credits Credits

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo
£38k
Median starting salary
120+
Industry project partners

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Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated
4 June 2026
Source
mdx.ac.uk

Course information on this page was last updated from the Middlesex University London website available at mdx.ac.uk on 4 June 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with Middlesex University London; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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