Overview
Whether you are an aspiring filmmaker or screenwriter, BA Film is a single degree course with a variety of pathways that meets the interests and ambitions of diverse students united by a passion for film.
Why study BA Film at Middlesex University?
At Middlesex, we offer a unique degree experience in Film, not only because the course is designed to be flexible, accommodating very different kinds of film students, but also because it encourages, indeed requires, collaboration between students with different interests, skills and knowledge, which is great preparation for working professionally in the film industry. If you want to be part of a great community of people striving to be the best and to develop your passion for film, come to Middlesex.
After your first year, you can follow pathways in producing, directing, editing, sound, cinematography, art direction or scriptwriting, or you may prefer not to identify yourself closely with any of the pathways but rather use BA Film as a means of gaining an excellent all-round education in the theory and practice of film. In your final year you will choose your own final project, meaning you can write and direct your own film as part of the degree if you wish.
Course highlights
Our outstanding facilities allow you to familiarise yourself with equipment and learn a wide range of practical skills, from pre-production to post-production
All our staff work in the film industry – you will be taught by professional producers, directors and screenwriters with expertise in areas including experimental film-making, corporate film-making, drama and documentary
You will learn from guest speakers in the industry – past speakers include Ben Wheatley (Kill List, High-Rise, Doctor Who), Kim Longinotto (Divorce Iranian Style), Sean McAllister (A Syrian Love Story)
Our location, close to central London, is great place to start your career in film – you have access to cutting-edge equipment, great casting opportunities and a fantastic film-making network
As a student of this course you'll receive a free electronic textbook for every module.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1:
Screen Storytelling (30 credits) - Compulsory
Screen Aesthetics (30 credits) - Compulsory
Film Production Fundamentals 1 (30 credits) - Compulsory
Film Production Fundamentals 2 (30 credits) - Compulsory
Year 2:
Producing and Directing (60 credits) - Compulsory
Film Documentary (30 credits) - Optional
Film Craft (30 credits) - Optional
Screenwriting: The Short Film (30 credits) - Optional
Year 3:
Major Project (30 credits) - Compulsory
Film Ideology and Aesthetics (30 credits) - Compulsory
Film Entrepreneurship (30 credits) - Compulsory
Advanced Screenwriting (30 credits) - Optional
Advanced Craft Skills (30 credits) - Optional
Advanced Producing and Directing (30 credits) - Optional
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
P303
Institution code:
M80
Campus Name:
Hendon Campus
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
We have a personalised admissions approach in which we make fair, but aspirational offers to our applicants. We feel it’s important that you continue to aim high and achieve great results. If you don’t quite make the grades you hoped to, we’ll look at more than your qualifications when making our final decision. We’ll take into consideration any barriers you may have faced in your learning, especially with potential disruption due to the coronavirus, your achievements in other areas and your personal statement. At Middlesex, we’ll always aim to be as flexible as possible. We pride ourselves on how we recognise potential in our applicants, and support them to succeed in the future.
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