Filmmaking BA (Hons)

De Montfort University

United Kingdom, Leicester

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De Montfort University

United Kingdom , Leicester

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

P313

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines10-Sep-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,800 / year(s)

Next Intake 10-Sep-2026

Filmmaking BA (Hons)

About

BA (Hons) Filmmaking at De Montfort University offers an immersive, hands-on education in the art and craft of filmmaking. You’ll gain practical experience in directing, cinematography, screenwriting, sound, editing, and post-production, while exploring emerging technologies like virtual production and motion capture. Taught by industry professionals, the course is structured around live briefs, independent projects, and real-world scenarios that prepare you for careers in film, television, and digital media. You’ll build a professional portfolio, attend guest masterclasses, and engage with film festivals and industry networks. Whether you want to be a director, editor, producer or cinematographer, this course gives you the tools to turn your vision into reality.

The Best Careers Support

DMU’s Careers Team won Employability Team of the Year at the TargetJobs National Graduate Recruitment Awards for helping students reach their ambitions.

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Best for Work Experience

Students rated DMU as the best university in the UK for work experience in both the 2024 and 2025 RateMyPlacement Awards.

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Typical offer

UCAS points:

104

A Level:

BCC

BTEC Extended Diploma:

DMM

Contextual Offer:

DMU operates a generous contextual offer for students from underrepresented backgrounds in Higher Education.

This is a minimum of one to two grade reduction from our typical offer and full details including eligibility criteria can be found at dmu.ac.uk/contextual

T Levels:

Merit

Access to HE:

Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit

International Baccalaureate (IB):

GCSEs:

5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.

English language tuition, delivered by our British Council-accredited Centre for English Language Learning, is available both before and throughout the course if you need it.

Mature students

We welcome applications from mature students with non-standard qualifications and recognise all other equivalent and international qualifications.

Career

Where we could take you

Placements

Work placements are offered as part of this course through DMU Careers Team, and can boost your skills and experience while studying, as well as improving your chances of gaining a graduate level job.

Many of our Media Production students have collaborated on live filming projects for Channel 4, as well as gaining experience with leading industry professionals and local businesses offering paid roles.

Graduate careers

Graduates from this course have pursued diverse careers, working as camera operators, producers, photographers, technical operators, and broadcast engineers. Many have also established themselves as graphic designers, video editors, television presenters, independent video company directors, and web designers.

Our alumni have secured roles with leading companies such as Endemol, Ideal World TV, Lime Pictures, The Guardian, The Telegraph, and the BBC, demonstrating the wide range of opportunities available to Media Production graduates.