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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Studio Practice (Filmmaking) (Top-Up)
University for the Creative Arts
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Studio Practice (Filmmaking) (Top-Up) course at University for the Creative Arts.
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HND (BTEC)
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University for the Creative Arts. These students are taking Studio Practice (Filmmaking) (Top-Up) or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Photography | A* |
| Design | Unknown |
| English Literature | A |
| German | B |
| Government and Politics | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: W401
Here's what University for the Creative Arts says about its Studio Practice (Filmmaking) (Top-Up) course.
UCA's Studio Practice top-up course in Filmmaking at UCA Farnham aims to provide a challenging educational experience and prepare you for postgraduate study in the field.
Working in moving image is a social practice, and you'll be encouraged to consider your work in terms of contemporary meaning and relevance. You will be able to explore both documentary and fiction-based storytelling.
Alongside group activities, you will undertake independent study and research which, together with broader transferable skills, will set you up for your chosen career path, and for further study.
We expect you to come to the course with existing skills that you want to develop. Your practical work will be complemented by the theoretical knowledge you'll develop, and you'll have the opportunity to work on significant practical and writing projects. You will also be encouraged to set out your career pathway and identify the resources you'll need to achieve your goals.
Source: University for the Creative Arts
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Film, Media and Performing Arts
Location
Farnham | Farnham
Duration
1 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Cinematics
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £17,500 per year (provisional) |
| International | £17,500 per year (provisional) |
University for the Creative Arts student reviews
Showing 19 reviews
2nd year student
2 years ago
I believe the student union is quite active. I receive regular updates on what's going on with them via email.
2nd year student
2 years ago
There is little social engagement between students except on Discord app where it is quite lively. The students tend to be younger than me so I do not mix so well with them there.
2nd year student
2 years ago
Support faltered during the pandemic as people worked from home. I haven't had much cause to contact OCA admin or student services recently so do not know wit has been much improved. I know things are not as bad as they had once been.
2nd year student
2 years ago
The course is well structured with a series of briefs to follow. These are open to interpretation and students are encouraged to do just that. Feedback on the whole has been prompt and informative. The tutors are knowledgeable about the subject matter and appear to care about student participation ...
2nd year student
2 years ago
The course is well structured and the tutors are responsive on the whole. If I have questions I can pose these via email and be confident of a response- either with a solution or links to find one. During the pandemic things were not quite so smooth, but things are largely back to how they were bef...
1st year student
2 years ago
Two stars: Could be better
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University for the Creative Arts
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 University for the Creative Arts students who took the Studio Practice (Filmmaking) (Top-Up) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
75%
low
Teaching on my course
75%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
75%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
84%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
79%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
63%
low
Learning opportunities
68%
low
Learning opportunities
68%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
71%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
72%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
67%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
69%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
65%
low
Assessment and feedback
72%
low
Assessment and feedback
72%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
80%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
75%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
65%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
72%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
68%
low
Academic support
83%
med
Academic support
83%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
85%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
82%
low
Organisation and management
59%
med
Organisation and management
59%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
66%
med
How well organised is your course?
52%
low
Learning resources
82%
med
Learning resources
82%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
79%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
91%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
78%
low
Student voice
71%
med
Student voice
71%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
69%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
74%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
70%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
61%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
81%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
73%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University for the Creative Arts. These students are taking Studio Practice (Filmmaking) (Top-Up) or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University for the Creative Arts graduates who took Studio Practice (Filmmaking) (Top-Up) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
53%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
77%
In work, study or other activity
55%
Say it fits with future plans
40%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
24%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
14%
Sales occupations
9%
Elementary occupations
9%
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University for the Creative Arts graduates who took Studio Practice (Filmmaking) (Top-Up) - 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 Studio Practice (Filmmaking) (Top-Up).
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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