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Bachelor of Filmmaking
Macromedia University of Applied Sciences
- Berlin, Germany
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Three-year Bachelors in practical filmmaking for producing, Directing and writing careers.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: yes
What you will learn
- Apply concepts and methods in Filmmaking to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in storytelling and production
- Approaches to film. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Producing
- Directing and writing roles in feature and independent film and television
Curriculum
- Three-year full-time course (optional placement year). Modules: craft skills and technologies
- Storytelling and production
- Approaches to film
- Experimental film
- Film production 1 and 2
- Storyboarding
- Motion graphics
- Responding to the visual world
- Digital matte painting and music video.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Certified secondary school leaving certificate that is the entrance qualification for German universities or equal (certificates from outside Bavaria may need official equivalence approval)
- TOEFL iBT 72 or IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
- CV
- Letter of motivation
- Passport copy.
- Not published (no minimum grade stated
- Secondary school leaving certificate equivalent to a German university entrance qualification).
Accepted academic background
Certified secondary education certificate that is the entrance qualification for universities / universities of applied sciences or equal qualification (certificates from outside Bavaria may need official equivalence approval), Plus CV, Letter of motivation and passport copy.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 72
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (if applicable)
- Passport Copy (if required).
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and deadlines: summer semester starts and closes 1 April
- Winter semester 1 October. Apply through the institution's admissions portal . Upload your secondary school certificate (entrance qualification for German universities or equal)
- TOEFL iBT 72 or IELTS 6.0 or equivalent (Burlington VTest accepted)
- CV
- Letter of motivation and passport copy. The student advisory service contacts you after the application. If successful
- You receive a study contract. Sign and return it to confirm enrolment. A one-time registration fee of 699 EUR applies. Check with your local embassy which English certificates the student visa accepts.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | €12,000 EUR |
|---|---|
| Application fee | €75 EUR |
| Deposit | €500 EUR |
Program details
| Campus | Berlin |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Creative Arts |
| Department | Filmmaking |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 180 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 5 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
April 2027
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Program starts
October 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is €12,000 EUR per year. The application fee is €75 EUR. The deposit is €500 EUR. The estimated living cost is €15,840 EUR.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72.