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Course summary
BA Filmmaking is a practical filmmaking programme aimed at those passionate about storytelling in cinema and television. It is a rich and challenging environment for students keen to develop their storytelling skills in a specialist area.
The programme will let you dive deep into your chosen specialism and work collaboratively with peers in practical settings. You will choose one of the following specialisms across three years:
Cinematography
Directing
Editing
Production
Sound
Writing
BA Filmmaking has critical thinking and professional development at its core. Our workshops and seminars are designed to enhance your ability to appreciate what has gone before as you craft the stories of the future. You will benefit from industry contacts, attend masterclasses, and gain tuition from industry practitioners. We will help you develop as collaborators to work on student films, tell stories and advance your skills. The programme allows regular opportunities to share work with your peers and the staff team throughout your degree.
We do not accept deferred entry for this programme.
Audition Information
You must select a specilism at the point of entry (via your Acceptd application). There is a two round audition process to this programme, with set tasks and folio submissions, relevant to your specialism required for each round. For detailed information on what to prepare, please see our website for more details.
Subject options
This course offers the following subject options:
- Cinematography
- Directing
- Editing
- Production
- Sound
- Writing
Modules
Please see our website for more information about this course.
Assessment method
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- 212F
- Institution code:
- R68
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Currently around 20% of our students come from outside the UK. Between them, they represent over 55 different nationalities and add a rich diversity to the Conservatoire. To find out more please visit: https://www.rcs.ac.uk/study/international-students/
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - A* - E
Two passes at A-level are required.
Scottish Higher - A - D
Scottish Highers — 3 passes
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 45 - 24 points
minimum score of 24 with 3 subjects at Higher Level.
More information about alternative entry requirements can be found at the link.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Additional entry requirements
- Audition
- There is a two round audition process for this course. Round one will require all applicants to create an Accept’d account and submit their interview material no later than the 12th of February 2024. Applicants are asked to upload specific material to their account. Please see our website for details As well as the personal statement written with your UCAS application, you are also asked to submit a written piece on your favourite practitioner in your chosen specialism. This should be 700 – 1000 words. Details of what to prepare for Round 1 for each specialism are listed on our website, under the 'How to Apply' section.
- Interview
- If successful to round two, details of what to prepare will be emailed to you in advance of your interview. Interviews will take place either in person in Glasgow or online via Zoom.
- Portfolio
- Your chosen specialism will have a selection of set tasks that need to be completed prior to audition. Please see our website on details of what you need to submit via or Accept'd webpage.
- Other
- There may be additional tasks required if successfully through to round two. Details will be emailed to you ahead of your round two audition date and time.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | 6.5 with no component below 5.5 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 88 | Overall score of 88, with minimum scores of: Reading – 18, Listening – 17, Speaking – 20, Writing – 17 |
| PTE Academic | 62 | Overall score of 62 with a minimum of 59 in all components (reading, listening, speaking, writing) |
| Cambridge English Advanced | Overall score of 176 with a minimum of 162 in all components | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | Overall score of 176 with a minimum of 162 in all components |
More information about our language requirements can be found at the weblink. https://www.rcs.ac.uk/study/international-students/english-requirements/
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820* | Year 1 |
| EU | £28919* | Year 1 |
| International | £28919* | Year 1 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Please note, all new students are required to pay associated programme cost related fees at the start of their studies.
For more information on fees, funding and Scholarship, please see our website: https://www.rcs.ac.uk/study/fees-funding/
Sponsorship information
The School of Stage and Screen scholarships are awarded for a mixture of financial need and merit. Scholarships are applied for and awarded on an annual basis. If you are offered a place at the Conservatoire, you will be forwarded the link to apply for a Scholarship- https://www.rcs.ac.uk/study/fees-funding/scholarships/
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