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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Filmmaking (with placement year)
Leeds Arts University
Entry requirements
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Leeds Arts University. These students are taking Filmmaking (with placement year) or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Film Studies | B |
| History | C |
| Photography | B |
| English Literature | A |
| Media Studies | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: W611
Here's what Leeds Arts University says about its Filmmaking (with placement year) course.
Are you ready to turn your passion for storytelling into a career in the dynamic world of film and screen industries? This course is your gateway to mastering the art of storytelling and the technical craft of production, offering hands-on experience in every stage of the filmmaking process.
Ready to bring your stories to life on screen? Step into the thrilling, creative world of filmmaking and discover what it takes to turn your passion into powerful visuals. From directing and cinematography to scriptwriting and sound design, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to craft unforgettable stories.
Work alongside like-minded creatives in small, collaborative teams as you take on key roles across every stage of production. Whether directing actors, capturing stunning visuals, or mastering post-production, you’ll gain hands-on experience that prepares you for the demands of the screen industries.
Your journey is supported by practical studio sessions, on-location shoots, inspiring seminars, screenings, and industry talks. Enjoy the freedom to pitch bold ideas and produce projects across fiction, documentary, advertising, and music video formats, building a portfolio that reflects your unique style and ambition.
With career-focused training in pitching, branding, and distribution, you’ll graduate with the tools to thrive in the fast-paced world of film and TV.
Source: Leeds Arts University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Filmmaking
Location
Main Site | Leeds
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Cinematics
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £18,000 per year |
| International | £18,000 per year |
The modules you will study
Year one – Start your journey by taking on every role in the production process. You’ll work in small teams to create your first short films, exploring directing, camera work, sound, and editing. Regular screenings and discussions refine your creative instincts, while studying cinema history inspires your own unique filmmaking style.
Year two – Specialise in your chosen area, such as cinematography, directing, or editing. You’ll collaborate in focused production teams to create projects across fiction, documentary, and advertising. Advanced techniques and pre-production skills like pitching and budgeting will help you hone your craft and prepare for professional filmmaking.
Year three – Bring everything together by working on ambitious, larger-scale productions that simulate industry conditions. Specialise further in your role while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. With workshops in self-promotion, networking, and distribution, you’ll graduate with a polished portfolio and the confidence to launch your career.
*This course includes a placement year (also known as a sandwich year, work placement, industrial placement, or year in industry), which provides a fantastic opportunity to enhance your employability and gain practical experience in your field of study. The placement year typically occurs after year two and before year three. Please see the Undergraduate Placement Year FAQs on our website for more information: www.leeds-art.ac.uk/undergraduate-placement-year-faqs
Leeds Arts University student reviews
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Not as many all-round clubs as other unis due to it being an arts uni
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Leeds Arts University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Leeds Arts University students who took the Filmmaking (with placement year) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
84%
med
Teaching on my course
84%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
87%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
92%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
84%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
72%
med
Learning opportunities
85%
med
Learning opportunities
85%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
88%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
80%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
93%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
84%
med
Assessment and feedback
84%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
88%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
81%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
78%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
97%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
78%
med
Academic support
90%
med
Academic support
90%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
91%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
91%
med
Organisation and management
66%
med
Organisation and management
66%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
66%
med
How well organised is your course?
66%
med
Learning resources
93%
high
Learning resources
93%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
93%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
90%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
96%
high
Student voice
80%
med
Student voice
80%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
68%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
87%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
86%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
70%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
92%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
92%
high
Student information
See who's studying at Leeds Arts University. These students are taking Filmmaking (with placement year) or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Filmmaking (with placement year) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about Leeds Arts University graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
51%
Say it fits with future plans
39%
Are utilising studies
Graduate statistics
56%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
91%
In work, study or other activity
51%
Say it fits with future plans
39%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
16%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
11%
Elementary occupations
11%
Sales occupations
11%
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Leeds Arts University graduates who took Filmmaking (with placement year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£19.3k
First year after graduation
£22.6k
Third year after graduation
£25.6k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Filmmaking (with placement year).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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