Filmmaking, BA (Hons)

Develop your unique voice as a filmmaker through our BA (Hons) Filmmaking, blending art and film school philosophies in a diverse environment. Explore narrative fiction, documentary, artists’ moving image, and new media, supported by expert staff at the School of Digital Arts (SODA)—at the nexus of storytelling, technology, and innovation. Join a vibrant creative community spanning photography, animation, music, and sound design, where collaboration drives boundary-pushing projects and a versatile skillset for today’s screen industries.Benefit from internationally recognised practitioner staff, purpose-built facilities with high-end equipment and industry-standard edit suites, and opportunities like national/international screenings, industry competitions, guest lectures (e.g., Walter Murch, Rachel Clark), and partnerships with HOME cinema. Showcase at festivals such as Aesthetica, attend international film festivals, and immerse in Manchester’s thriving scene. Option for foundation year available; discover latest events on our news page.