Filmmaking (with Foundation Year)

University of Central Lancashire
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time including foundation year 4 Years Film studiesPhotography

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

48 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£22,500

About this course

Course Overview

Our Filmmaking with Foundation Year course is ‘hands-on’, focusing on industry practices and conventions, developing transferable skills in the independent film markets.

Why study with us

  • Our graduates regularly appear in the credits of major television and cinema releases and win awards at prestigious film festivals and the Royal Television Society.

  • Previous guest lectures from people such as Jan Harlan (Stanley Kubrick’s Producer), Baldwin Li (Independent Film Producer), Sarah Miller (Screenwriter), Jonathan Stenton (Editor).

  • Experienced teaching team with specialisms in independent short film, feature film, promotional work, documentary film, experimental work, animation, post-production, sound recording, and mixing and visual effects.

    What you'll do

  • We have a well-established track record of delivering successful media students, with three recent Royal Television Society (RTS) awards in as many years, and our graduates feature in many credits of major cinema and TV productions.

  • You’ll have access to our purpose-built Media Factory and spend time in dedicated edit suites, Foley Studio, sound stage with greenscreen and motion capture facilities, recording studios, photography studios and television studio.

  • You’ll also learn through film screenings, tutorials and technical workshops.

    Future Careers

    Studying Filmmaking Foundation Entry could lead to a career in film production, post-production, management, screenwriting or production design.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 48 points
    BTEC PPP

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time including foundation year Shown above

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Preston

    Avg. Salary: £22,500

    Sandwich including foundation year

    Duration: 5 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Preston

    Avg. Salary: £22,500

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
    3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
    2142 Graphic and multimedia designers

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    UCAS Points

    96 points

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time including foundation year
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Preston
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Film studies, Photography
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £22,500

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    University of Central Lancashire

    Preston

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