BA Film & Cinematic Studies
The Bachelor of Arts in Film and Cinematic Studies (BA.FCS) is a comprehensive, interdisciplinary programme designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the artistic, theoretical, and practical aspects of filmmaking. Spanning six semesters over three years, this programme equips students with the skills to succeed in roles including screenwriting, directing, producing, cinematography, editing, and sound design.
What You'll Achieve
- Direct and produce professional-quality short and feature films
- Master cinematography, editing, sound design, and post-production
- Write compelling screenplays across genres and formats
- Critically analyse film history, theory, and aesthetics
- Understand entertainment law, distribution, and the film business
- Apply AI and emerging technologies to creative production
Theoretical Knowledge
Critical knowledge on the history, theory, and aesthetics of film — key movements, genres, and the evolution of film language.
Practical Skills
Hands-on production experience covering pre-production, production, and post-production, culminating in original short and feature films.
Interdisciplinary Approach
Insights from anthropology, psychology, and ethics encourage students to approach filmmaking from cultural, social, and ethical perspectives.
Research Competency
Training in film research methodologies to enable scholarly research in film production and critique.
Technological Innovation
Exploration of emerging technologies — including Artificial Intelligence — and their transformative role in film production.
Foundation in Film & Storytelling
Build a solid foundation in film history, dramatic literature, and core production skills, culminating in a short film.
- Art of Film
- Dramatic Literature
- General Anthropology
- Psychology of Production
- Short Film Production 1 & 2
Advanced Production & Specialisation
Deepen knowledge of documentary and experimental film, research methodologies, ethics, and entertainment law.
- Philosophy & Ethics
- Media Anthropology
- Research Methodology
- Entertainment Law
- Documentary Production
- Experimental Film Production
Mastery & Professional Production
Produce professional-quality feature films and explore AI in film, critical studies, and advanced specialisations.
- Artificial Intelligence in Film Art
- Critical Film Studies
- Research in Practice
- Feature Film Pre-Production
- Feature Film Production / Post-Production
Choose your specialisation.
Students select a major to develop deep expertise in their chosen filmmaking discipline across all three years of study.
Choose your payment path.
Flexible payment options designed around your circumstances. All plans are secure and transparent.
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Begin your application.
Applications for the next intake are open. Limited places available — apply early to secure your position.