We are a top 2 UK university for Film Production & Photography
The Guardian University Guide 2025
Study the art and craft of cinema and gain the practical and creative skills that will prepare you for a contemporary filmmaking career.
BA (Hons) Film provides an in-depth grounding in the technical processes, creative skills and production practices necessary for a career in the media and creative industries. From the outset, you are encouraged to think critically and creatively, developing your skills so that you can convey your ideas through practical work.
We are a top 2 UK university for Film Production & Photography<br/>The Guardian University Guide 2025<br/><br/>Study the art and craft of cinema and gain the practical and creative skills that will prepare you for a contemporary filmmaking career.<br/><br/>BA (Hons) Film provides an in-depth grounding in the technical processes, creative skills and production practices necessary for a career in the media and creative industries. From the outset, you are encouraged to think critically and creatively, developing your skills so that you can convey your ideas through practical work.<br/>You will be taught to a high technical standard through the craft of script writing, producing, directing, documentary film-making, production design, cinematography, editing, sound design and other roles that are instrumental to industrial and independent film-making practices.<br/><br/>The course provides the opportunity to study at a partner university overseas, or complete a work placement in industry in your third year.<br/><br/>Throughout your studies, you will strive towards the goal of being an intelligent, creative and contemporary film-maker. By identifying your strengths and perfecting your craft within established film-making roles, you will increasingly define your own area of study and develop an individual creative practice, so that by graduation you will be capable of producing creative and original works of the highest quality.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
08/09/2025
Campus
Merchiston Campus
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
P303
Institution Code
E59
Points of Entry
Year 1
Not Accepted
A,B,B,B
Including English or other Literary subject*. If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.
D:15,M:30
Pass Access to HE Diploma in a related subject with 45 credits overall with minimum 30 credits at Merit & 15 credits at Distinction. English or other Literary subject* must be studied at Level 3 as part of the Access to HE Diploma.
29
Award of Diploma with 29 points overall with three Higher Level subjects at grades 6, 5, 4 including English or other Literary subject* at grade 5.
DMM
Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) in a related subject.
H2,H2,H2,H3
H2, H2, H2, H3 at Higher Level including English or other Literary subject*
D*D
Minimum grades D*D (Distinction*, Distinction) in a related subject.
B,C,C
Including English or a Literary Subject* (A level Film Studies and A level Moving Image Arts accepted as literary subjects)
M
T Level must be completed in a English/Literary subject or an A Level in an English subject may be required. Please contact ugadmissions@napier.ac.uk to check if you meet the subject specific requirements.
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £17,520 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |