BA (Hons) Filmmaking
Leeds Beckett University
Key Information
Campus location
Leeds, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
GBP 9,250 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* Tuition fee per year, UK & EU students. Tuition fee per year for international students is £13,000.
Introduction
Develop your storytelling skills through the confident employment of creative and technical filmmaking skills in drama, documentary and experimental film production.
As part of your course you’ll:
- Study theory that will inform your practice and be guided by experienced tutors in a range of specialisms
- Explore a number of filmmaking disciplines, including directing drama, experimental film and documentary, producing, cinematography, screenwriting, production design, editing and post-production, and location and post-production sound
- Learn how to engage different audiences
- Explore the responsibilities of your practice, discovering and developing who you are as a filmmaker
- Study in our Northern Film School rated one of the top five international film schools in the world to watch by the Hollywood Reporter
Why study Filmmaking at Leeds Beckett University
- Accredited by ScreenSkills - devised in consultation with industry and education - ScreenSkills recognises courses within the UK that provide the most up-to-date and relevant industry skills and knowledge
- Close links to industry and the creative sector in the Yorkshire region, throughout the UK, and beyond
- Your tutors have extensive experience working in the film industry, with most of them still being active filmmakers
- As well as being the birthplace of film, Leeds is home to one of the UK's oldest cinemas and the city recently chosen by Channel 4 for its new national headquarters
- Study within Leeds School of Arts - one of the largest university arts communities in the north
- Access to professional, industry standard filmmaking facilities, equipment and teaching spaces In the new Leeds School of Arts buildin.
Curriculum
The Northern Film School is based at our new Leeds School of Arts building in Leeds city centre. You'll have access to a range of facilities including:
- 220-seat cinema
- Digital production equipment
- Production studios
- Dubbing and foley recording suites
- Grading room
- Professional-level edit suites
- Production offices
- Screening facilities
- Props store
- Film and script archive
All of our tutors are film practitioners, so you’ll benefit from a wide range of professional production experiences. The team has a wealth of expertise from drama-documentary, experimental filmmaking, screenwriting, postproduction, sound, producing, directing and cinematography. And includes staff who have worked on award-winning productions.
Teaching And Learning
Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
We are committed to ensuring that the opportunity to experience an education here at Leeds Beckett University is open to all. If you're thinking of joining us to study for your undergraduate degree, you may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary.
Bursaries are usually awarded depending on household income, whilst scholarships are available for a number of areas and are based on sporting or academic excellence.
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Career Opportunities
You will be well placed to enter an industry that is demanding, continually changing and highly competitive. You will emerge with a strong understanding of your specialism and with a focused approach towards personal development and career planning. Our graduates have worked on TV series like Game of Thrones, 24: Live Another Day and Utopia, and films such as Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Fury and Maleficent. Some of our students have gained internships at Working Title Films and ITV or have gone on to postgraduate study at our Northern Film School.
- Assistant Director
- Cinematographer
- Editor
- Producer
Beckett Careers Team
Our Beckett Careers Team will support you with all aspects of your career planning, throughout university and beyond. Whether you’re looking for a part-time job or want to gain experience alongside your studies, need help preparing an application or exploring graduate job options, we can provide expert support every step of the way!
Throughout your university journey and up to five years after you graduate you'll have access to a broad range of support and tools to help you with:
- Getting ready to apply for jobs
- Working on your CV
- Preparing for an interview
- Applying for graduate vacancies or placements
- Connecting with employers and organisations
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English Language Requirements
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