Leeds Beckett University

Overview

Filmmaking (Hons) at Leeds Beckett University equips students with both the creative and technical expertise needed to produce films in various genres, including documentary, fiction, and experimental practice. This course emphasizes hands-on learning through studio-based production, critical studies, and collaborative projects, allowing you to develop your unique filmmaking voice while preparing for a career in the screen industries.

What you'll study

The programme combines practical filmmaking modules with critical and contextual studies to enhance your understanding and skills. You will engage in production projects, research-driven practice, and collaborative work. Key areas of study include:

• Contextualising Practice (with a focus on experimental film)
• Creating Documentary: Observed Realities
• Creating Fiction: Imagined Realities
• Collaborative Practice: Research and Development

What you’ll produce

• Short-form film projects in both documentary and fiction formats
• Experimental works that challenge conventional forms, styles, and audience engagement
• Collaborative productions, bolstered by research and development efforts

Assessment

Assessments typically involve a mix of production outcomes, such as film projects and related materials, alongside reflective and critical components that illustrate your grasp of both practice and context.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for this programme, applicants must meet specific academic criteria. The typical requirements include:

• UCAS Tariff Points: 128 points required.
• Accepted qualifications include:
  • Access to HE Diploma: Pass overall with a minimum of 128 UCAS tariff points.
  • T Levels: Pass overall with a minimum of 128 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core.
  • International Baccalaureate: 128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers, with at least 2 at grade H5 or above.

Portfolio: All suitable candidates will be required to submit a portfolio, which may include a variety of works such as photography, video, scripts, storyboards, artwork, and written critical analyses.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Filmmaking (Hons) programme can pursue diverse career paths within the screen industries. Potential roles include film director, producer, cinematographer, editor, and screenwriter, among others. The skills acquired during the course will prepare you for various positions in film production, television, and other media-related fields.