Film BA (Hons)

At Westminster we develop thinking filmmakers who have something to say to, and about, the world. <br/><br/>This three-year degree is one of the best-known film courses in the world, with an international reputation for its academic and practical teaching. We operate from a purpose-built facility in Harrow, with two large film and television studios, a set construction workshop, and extensive post-production facilities. The Harrow campus also houses design, photography, music, fashion, and animation degrees, enabling a unique hothouse of creative opportunity.<br/><br/>The environment is both academic and creative, with all students studying film theory alongside their practical work. Youll collaborate creatively as you learn production specialisms in writing, producing, cinematography, directing, production design, editing and sound. In addition to theoretical and creative content, you’ll also receive support in professional practice skills such as self-promotion, networking and freelancing.<br/><br/>We have an excellent network of industry contacts who contribute to teaching on the course and we remain in frequent contact with graduates who’ve gone on to successful and sustained careers in the field. Notable alumni include cinematographer Seamus McGarvey (The Greatest Showman and Nocturnal Animals), director Asif Kapadia (Senna and Amy and screenwriter/producer Neal Purvis (No Time to Die and Skyfall). Recently Yasmin Afifi won the 2024 BAFTA Best British Short Film for Jellyfish & Lobster. Our student films have been shown at festivals globally and have won awards through NAHEMI, the Royal Television Society, the Student Academy Awards, the Grierson Documentary Awards and the Learning-on-Screen Awards.

The University of Westminster is a global university in London with a supportive and welcoming community of over 20,000 students from over 160 countries. <br/><br/>Students receive tailored support through personal tutors, mentoring from industry professionals and access to Zone29 - a nine-storey hub for enterprise and career success offering placements, events and one-to-one advice. You can also look forward to opportunities for UK and international travel and free perks like breakfast, gym membership and a wide range of student clubs to support your wellbeing. <br/><br/>Westminster was ranked number 1 in the UK for work-based learning (Forage UK University and Educator Awards 2023) and shortlisted for Best Entrepreneurial Initiative at the London Higher Awards in 2024. They were awarded TEF Silver in the 2023 teaching excellence framework. They have been rated Silver for Student Experience and Student Outcomes, indicating a very high standard in these areas.