BA (Hons) Filmmaking

What you will study

Year 1 (Level 4)

In year one, you’ll build essential production skills in camera, sound, and editing, while exploring visual storytelling, genre, and creative identity. You’ll also learn to design stock media assets and apply audio techniques in film contexts.

Modules:

• Introduction to Screen Skills: Develop core production skills across camera, sound, and editing through practical workshops.
• Screen Language: Explore how visual storytelling communicates meaning, emotion, and narrative.
• Audio Skills in Context: Learn sound recording and editing techniques for film, with a focus on creative application.
• Film and Genre: Analyse genre conventions and produce short films that play with audience expectations.
• Creative Futures: Begin shaping your creative identity and career goals through reflective practice.
• Stock Media Asset Design: Create reusable media assets and understand your role in contemporary production workflows.

Year 2 (Level 5)

In year two, you will deepen your technical and conceptual understanding through genre-based production, storytelling, and research. Additionally, industry standards and client-focused work are introduced.

Modules:

• Creative Production: Collaborate on short film projects, refining your directing, cinematography, and production skills.
• Advertising & Marketing – Selling Ideas: Learn how to pitch, promote, and position creative work in competitive media landscapes.
• Research Methods: Build research skills to support both academic inquiry and creative development.
• Filming Reality – Documentary Modes: Explore documentary styles and produce non-fiction content with ethical and aesthetic awareness.
• Storytelling Across Media: Adaptation Studies: Investigate how stories shift across formats – from page to screen and beyond.
• Project and Platform: Design and deliver a media project tailored to a specific audience and distribution platform.

Year 3 (Level 6)

In year three, you will undertake advanced creative projects and independent research, refining your voice and preparing for industry or postgraduate study.

Modules:

• Practical Project: Undertake a major film project that showcases your creative and technical strengths.
• Storytelling Across Media – Further Journeys in Adaptation: Deepen your understanding of adaptation through experimental and hybrid storytelling.
• Advanced Post-Production: Master editing, grading, and finishing techniques using industry-standard software.
• Film Movements Through History – Pivotal Moments and Iconic Directors: Examine key cinematic movements and influential filmmakers who shaped global film culture.

The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.

Entry requirements & applying

We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds. The standard entry requirements are 96-112 UCAS tariff points at GCE A-level or equivalent, with a preference for creative or media-related subjects. However, we also value creative potential, industry experience, and community engagement, and encourage applications from those with non-traditional academic routes.

If you don’t meet the standard academic criteria, you may still be considered through a portfolio submission, interview or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). This flexible approach ensures that your lived experience and creative ambition are recognised.

Teaching & Assessment

You’ll be taught through a mix of practical workshops, studio sessions, lectures, and seminars, with increasing independence and creative ownership as you progress through the course. Teaching is delivered through the university’s Active Learning Framework (ALF), blending face-to-face workshops with digital resources to support flexible, student-centred learning across all levels. At Level 4, you’ll build core skills through guided projects and collaborative learning. By Level 6, you’ll be leading your own productions and developing a final portfolio aligned with your career goals.

Assessment is entirely coursework-based and designed to reflect real-world creative practice. You’ll be assessed through short films, screenplays, production portfolios, critical reflections, and presentations. Feedback is iterative and embedded throughout, helping you refine your work and grow as a filmmaker. 

Teaching and Learning

We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments.

Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available.

In terms of particular needs, the University’s Inclusion Services can provide appropriate guidance and support should any students require reasonable adjustments to be made because of a recognised prevailing disability, medical condition, or specific learning difference.

Career prospects

Careers and Progression 

Graduates are equipped for careers in film production, screenwriting, editing, and media consultancy, with opportunities to showcase work publicly and progress to postgraduate study or industry roles across the creative sector.

Graduates from the BA Filmmaking pathway go on to work in:

• Film and TV production
• Screenwriting and development
• Editing and post-production
• Cinematography and lighting design 
  
• Festival programming and curation

You’ll also be well-prepared for postgraduate study in filmmaking, media, or creative practice. 

Fees & funding

You do not have to pay your tuition fees upfront.

The fees you pay and the support available will depend on a number of different factors. Full information can be found on our fees & finance pages. You will also find information about what your fees include in the fee FAQs.

All fees are subject to any changes in government policy, view our undergraduate fees.

For international students looking to study this course please see our international fees.

Accommodation

At Wrexham University, we offer on-campus en-suite rooms within our Wrexham Student Village. These private, fully furnished spaces are conveniently located, providing easy access to campus facilities, study areas, and social spaces. Plus, you’re just a 10-minute walk from the city centre!

With all bills included, free Wi-Fi, 24/7 security, and large social areas, you’ll find everything you need for a great student experience.

Explore our student accommodation options to find your perfect home away from home.

International

This course is open to international students, for information about the university’s entry requirements for EU/international students, please visit our international section.