Film BA (Hons)

Here’s how Queen Mary University of London’s BA (Hons) Film programme gives you hands-on, real-world filmmaking skills (not just theory):

From day one you’ll be working with professional production and editing tools, experimenting with visual storytelling, collaborating in teams, gaining confidence behind the camera and in post-production. On campus you’ll have access to film studios, edit suites, motion capture gear, production suites, and a cinema theatre — meaning your learning doesn’t stay on paper but becomes something you see and hear. You also benefit from the university’s London location, which opens doors to industry opportunities, screenings, guest speakers and external collaborations.

Here’s how experiential learning is built into the degree:

• You’ll start in Year 1 by writing a script and making your own short film as part of the “Production Skills” and “Scriptwriting: Creativity and Technique” modules.

• From Year 2 onward, you choose from practice-oriented modules such as Digital Film Making, Directing Fiction, Documentary — Theory & Practice, and Creative Production in your final year.

• Final year assessment often involves either a sustained film production project, a long script, or a piece of research — so your capstone is something you create, not just a test.

• You’ll work in team projects, collaborating with fellow students in production crews (director, cinematographer, editor, etc.).

• You get to use professional and broadcast-standard production and post-production equipment in the film production suite.

• The programme includes two film studios with lighting grids, two edit suites, motion capture equipment, and a dedicated film production suite for hands-on work.

• The school also has its own 65-seater and 40-seater cinemas, where you can screen your own work, see guest lectures, festival-style screenings, and critiques.

• You benefit from the Queen Mary library as a research resource, plus access to online film archives and critical theory databases.

• Because Queen Mary is located in London, there is strong opportunity for work placements, internships or part-time roles in film and media during your studies, supported by the Careers team.

• The programme also offers a Year Abroad option, where you can study at partner institutions overseas and broaden your cultural and cinematic perspectives.

Graduate Outlook

Graduates of Queen Mary’s Film BA go on to creative roles in film, media, culture and communications, combining theory and practice. Many find work as filmmakers, producers, or media specialists, while others apply their critical and technical skills in adjacent industries (e.g. marketing, digital media). The degree gives you versatile skills to adapt across creative fields.

Because of that mix of practice and theory, here’s what your career path might look like:

• Film Director / Assistant Director

• Producer / Production Coordinator

• Film Editor / Post-production Specialist

• Media & Communications Officer, Marketing & PR roles

And to support that, here are the details on how Queen Mary helps you succeed:

Future Progression & Opportunities:

• University Careers & Industry Services
   Queen Mary’s Careers and Enterprise team offers:
    • Specialist advice for Film students in choosing a career path
    • Help in finding film-industry work experience, internships, placements, or freelance projects
    • Feedback on CVs, cover letters, applications, and interview coaching
    • Access to London’s creative industries for part-time roles during study.

• Employment & Salary Figures
   While specific average salaries for film graduates are not publicly broken out in the programme page, recent alumni have gone into competing creative and media roles. Many start in assistant or coordinator positions in film or media, and with experience progress to higher roles.

• University – Industry Partnerships
   Queen Mary is connected with external creative organisations. The School of the Arts collaborates with institutions such as the V&A, the Barbican, Live Art Development Agency, and Shakespeare’s Globe.
   Graduates have been employed by organisations like the British Film Council, Coda Post Productions, Epic Media, Flame TV, Heineken UK, and Spark in the Dark Productions.

• Accreditation & Long-Term Value
   The programme is anchored in both practice and theory, accredited through the UK higher education framework. Because it combines technical skills (production, editing) with critical and historical knowledge (film studies, theory), the degree maintains relevance even as media technologies evolve.

• Graduation Outcomes
   Film students from Queen Mary graduate with a portfolio of work, hands-on experience in production, and strong analytic skills. They’re often hired into film production, directing, editing, and media roles, or transition into adjacent sectors like marketing, communications, and cultural organisations. 

Further Academic Progression:
After finishing the BA, you could continue your studies through:

• A master’s in Film, Film Production, or Cinematic Studies

• A MA in Media, Digital Communications, or Screen Studies

• Doctoral work (PhD) in Film Theory, Film History or an interdisciplinary project combining film and cultural studies

• Postgraduate diplomas or certifications in specialized skills (e.g. VFX, immersive media, film distribution)