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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    16-SEP-24

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Our BA focuses on nurturing distinct voices, developing creativity and building a confident collaborative skillset. We welcome students with a variety of backgrounds, experiences and talents who are united by a passion to tell stories through moving image. Inspired by the world of film you will be empowered to create unique film experiences using innovative production methods. You will develop the practical, critical and creative skills and voices to make you stand out in the evolving film and media industries.


Practice-based.

Learn the art of filmmaking by making films. Work individually and on a collaborative film set. Engage with narrative methods and experimental approaches on a course with an independent spirit and industry standards. This course develops creative and technical confidence and helps you find your own style.


Learn from experts.

Learn from award-winning industry filmmakers, academics and technical staff with a wealth of independent, commercial and research experience.


Professional environment.

Develop a high level of professional technical skills using contemporary industry-standard facilities, cameras and equipment, including an on-site cinema to screen your films.


Cinematic City.

Plymouth has a rich and vibrant film history and a thriving and rapidly growing artistic and cultural identity. You will have the opportunity to work closely with Imperfect Cinema; a collective that brings filmmaking to the community through a punk spirit and ambitious vision. In addition, gain industry experience by working on live briefs and portfolio-building opportunities.


Impact the Industry.

Graduates of our new course are starting their careers as cinematographers, creative producers, editors, script editors, runners and production assistants, working on film sets and with studios and companies such as Aardman, BBC, ITV, and Twofour. Learn transferable skills and gain the experience to join them in the ever-changing and exciting world of film.


Student satisfaction.

The National Student Survey 2023 showed that 94% of students agreed that the course is intellectually stimulating, staff are good at explaining things and make the subject engaging. 100% of students felt free to express their ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
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17,100per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth

  • University League Table

    64th

  • Campus address

    Plymouth University, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, England

Join a thriving international community made up of 2,000 students from over 100 different countries.
Find your uni family in one of many international student groups at the Students' Union.
To reward outstanding achievement and to help ease concerns you may have about funding your studies, the university offers several international scholarships.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    36th out of 98 13

  • Entry standards

    / Max 187
    133 67%

    50th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    60.0 60%

    30th

    41
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.90 78%

    43rd

    18

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