A Film degree for future filmmakers.
On this industry-accredited Film degree, youll learn to tell immersive stories through film. Youll hone your visual craft through hands-on experience, all in a specialist facility that mirrors real-world film production.
Youll explore the history and cultural contexts of film, alongside being given the creative freedom to make your own films; collaborating with other talented producers, writers, cinematographers and actors from across the University.
BA Film at Falmouth supports you to identify ideas, technologies and p...
A Film degree for future filmmakers.<br/><br/>On this industry-accredited Film degree, youll learn to tell immersive stories through film. Youll hone your visual craft through hands-on experience, all in a specialist facility that mirrors real-world film production.<br/><br/>Youll explore the history and cultural contexts of film, alongside being given the creative freedom to make your own films; collaborating with other talented producers, writers, cinematographers and actors from across the University.<br/><br/>BA Film at Falmouth supports you to identify ideas, technologies and processes that challenge the norms of conventional filmmaking. This course gives you the opportunity to explore a range of projects, including short- and long-form cinema, documentaries and more experimental indie filmmaking. Youre encouraged from the start to try your hand at camera, post-production editing, grade, sound design, and screenwriting, before specialising in your chosen craft, and carving your own niche. <br/><br/>You will:<br/>Have the opportunity to work in-house through our production centre, the Sound/Image Cinema Lab. Previous productions include Film4’s Enys Men (Mark Jenkin, 2023), Long Way Back (Simon Harvey, 2022) and Wilderness (Justin Doherty, 2021) <br/>Learn from award-winning staff and industry experts. Recent visiting professionals include Tom Morgan (Head of Client Services at ENVY Post), Ben Coren (Development Executive at Film4), and Johnie Burn (sound design for Nope, Zone of Interest) <br/>Build knowledge and skills through technical workshops and masterclasses led by film practitioners that mirror real industry’s practices <br/>Study on a Film course accredited by ScreenSkills, in a facility that’s part of CILECT and the ENVY Academy <br/>This Film degree is industry recognised by ScreenSkills, the industry-led skills body for the UKs screen-based industries, and carries the ScreenSkills Select quality mark which indicates courses best suited to prepare students for a career in the screen industries.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Penryn Campus
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
PY54
Institution Code
F33
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
UCAS Tariff104 120 A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points, primarily from Level 3 equivalent qualifications, such as A levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma, or current, relevant experience. Grade 4 (or C) or above in GCSE English Language, or equivalent, is a minimum language requirement for all applicants. Due to the creative nature of our courses, you will be considered on your own individual merit and potential to succeed on your chosen course. Please contact the Applicant Services team for advice if you are predicted UCAS points below this range, or if you have questions about the qualifications or experience you have. Scottish HigherA typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points Access to HE Diploma60 credits (with a minimum of 45 credits achieved at level 3) in a relevant subject. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme24 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Acceptable when combined with other qualifications ASWe may consider a standalone AS in a relevant subject, if it is taken along with other A Levels and if an A Level has not been taken in the same subject. However, you will not be disadvantaged if you do not have a standalone AS subject as we will not ordinarily use them in our offers. Scottish Advanced HigherA typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalA typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points Extended ProjectAcceptable when combined with other qualifications Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)Acceptable when combined with other qualifications Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)Acceptable when combined with other qualifications Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Acceptable when combined with other qualifications Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points A levelWe welcome A Levels in a wide range of subjects, especially in those relevant to the course for which you apply. T LevelP M P (Pass) grade must be C or above, not D or E Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)a minimum of 40 UCAS tariff points, when combined with a minimum of 64 UCAS tariff points from the Supporting Qualifications |
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