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Bachelor of Film

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A 12-month full-time Master of Arts in Film taught in the School of Design, Arts and Creative Industries on Northumbria's City Campus in Newcastle.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Film to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Independent Film
Screenwriting. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Filmmaker
Content creator
Producing
Publishing
Journalism
Cultural programming
PhD research

Curriculum

12-month full-time taught master's programme. Core modules include How To Get A Film Made
Independent Film
Screenwriting
Major Project
Applicants should normally have:. Teaching and assessment details are given on the programme page.

Entry requirements

Academic

School-leaving qualification such as Scottish Highers BBBB (BCCC minimum)
A-level BCC
IB Diploma 28 points or BTEC DMM
Varying by course
India Standard XII 60%
Advanced entry to Year 2 or 3 with HNC/HND or equivalent. Course pages state the exact entry requirements.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school leaving qualification (Scottish Highers, A-levels, IB, BTEC or equivalent international qualification, Country-specific), Advanced entry to Year 2 or 3 with HNC/HND or equivalent (shortens degree to as little as 2 years).

Language tests

IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall

Other requirements

Portfolio required
Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Academic Qualifications
Personal Statement
Reference Details
Proof of English Language Proficiency (if applicable).

How to apply

Check the course entry requirements and the UCAS equal-consideration deadline of 13 January 2027 for September 2027 entry. Apply through UCAS. Provide a personal statement
Reference
Qualifications
Transcripts
English proof and passport. Interview or portfolio requests follow where required. On an offer
Pay the non-refundable tuition deposit (from GBP 6
000). Apply for the UK Student visa with your CAS and funds of GBP 10
827 plus outstanding fees.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£21,965 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£2,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	Merchiston Campus
Faculty or school	School of Arts and Creative Industries
Department	Department of Film
Teaching language	English
Credit value	240
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	5 years
Scholarship note	Eligible students may consult the institution for current scholarships and award criteria, Availability varies by program.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
61 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.