Film Practices BA Honours

Course overview

This degree allows you to develop an advanced level of knowledge and skills in film-making. You’ll gain a deep understanding of the relationship between documentary practice, film theory and the film industry.

You’ll work on a range of individual and crew-based film projects, and develop sophisticated camera, sound, editing and storytelling skills.

Your studies are set in the context of world cinema and the international history of the cinematic documentary. You'll graduate with a portfolio of creative documentary and experimental non-fiction films.

You will learn from scholar film-makers in our state-of-the-art facilities and develop a range of professional skills to prepare you for your future.

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Your future

Our graduates are equipped with the practical and transferable skills needed to pursue careers across the film, media and creative industries. For example, in production, post-production, creative, marketing, distribution and film exhibition sectors.

The first cohort of graduates completed their degree in 2019. Many have gained employment in areas of the film industry, including within major UK post-production studios and commercial video production.

Some have begun careers as independent film-makers or cinematographers, while others are continuing their education at postgraduate level.

Build your network

Build your knowledge and networks in the film industry by learning from our industry guests.

Our guests include established and emerging film directors and producers, cinematographers and editors, as well as impact producers from organisations such as:

• North East International Film Festival
• Tyneside Cinema
• Star and Show Cinema
• North East Screen
• Amber Collective
• BBC Academy
• Aesthetica Film Festival
• Berwick Film Festival
• Glasgow Short Film Festival

Where a film degree could take you