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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
Integrate filmmaking, acting, and live production with our practical film course. You will learn in an environment that fosters creativity, technical excellence, and personal wellbeing. You’ll cover topics like: • Cinema history • Digital production • Motion graphics • Screenwriting • Sound, lighting, and costume • Documentary production • Horror, sci-fi, and fantasy • Funding in the arts
Expert teaching and supportOur lecturers are experienced industry professionals and current practitioners. And because class sizes are small, you’ll get their one-to-one support. We’re rated: • 1st in London for ‘Academic Support’ (National Student Survey (NSS), 2024)• Top 5 in the UK for 'Teaching Quality' (The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024)
Make London your classroomOur campus is located in the green and picturesque London borough of Richmond-upon-Thames, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to explore the capital's diverse film industry. We’re also only a stone’s throw away from world-leading studios, such as: • Twickenham Studios • Shepperton Studios • Sky Studios Together, we’ll explore the London film scene through: • British Film Institute (BFI) • London Film Festival • Film walking tours
State-of-the-art facilitiesDuring your filmmaking course, you’ll access specialist facilities like the: • Media Production Suite • Computer labs
Work experienceYou can complete work experience to build your skills and network. You could work at: • Post-production houses• Independent film productions • Film and TV studios
Hear from our studentsJonny, Film student – "My time at St Mary’s has been some of the best years of my life. The opportunities I have been given and the friends I have made have been amazing."
Assessment methodYou will be assessed through:• essays• practice portfolios
Why St Mary’s?You will gain skills and support to make a positive impact – for yourself and for others – through high-quality teaching, real-world experience, and a community that lifts each other up. Our campus is a London oasis – blending city energy with open green spaces to think, connect, and grow.
Application deadline
14/01/2026
Tuition fees
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University information
St Mary's University, Twickenham
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University League Table
79th
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Campus address
St Mary's University, Twickenham, Waldegrave Road, Twickenham, Hounslow, TW1 4SX, United Kingdom
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Subject ranking
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Entry standards
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Graduate prospects
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Student satisfaction
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