BA (Hons) Film in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne United Kingdom | Northumbria University

Would you like to blend hands-on film production techniques with the capacity to thoughtfully examine cinema across various contexts? Spanning from practical film creation to analytical critique, digital media production, festival organization, archival work, and beyond, this BA (Hons) Film program delivers thorough expertise and competencies essential for careers in screen media and related fields. Previously titled 'BA Film and TV Production', this course is instructed by Northumbria's foremost film professionals, theorists, and scholars – all integrating cutting-edge research into your practical sessions, lectures, and discussions. The BA Film merges academic study with creative practice: you'll produce your own films across genres including narrative, documentary, music videos, and experimental works, while investigating cinema's societal and cultural influence. This dynamic, cross-disciplinary program tackles contemporary challenges while preparing you for professional success in the industry. How does this program ready you for your future profession? Alumni will possess dual expertise in significant cultural themes and the ability to articulate their perspectives through both film projects and scholarly writing. Upon graduation, you'll be prepared for roles such as producer, editor, director, screenwriter, critic, or researcher. Notable department graduates include cinematographers Lol Crawley (known for Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, Four Lions) and Si Bell (Ripper Street, Peaky Blinders), directors Neil Marshall (The Descent, Game of Thrones) and Chris Foggin (Fishermen's Friends), plus screenwriter Sean Conway (Ray Donovan, World War Z). Other alumni have contributed to television series like Peep Show, This is England 90', and major films including Prometheus and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Regardless of your career path, you'll develop strong professional skills including critical thinking, innovation, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities to address filmmaking challenges responsibly and sustainably. Program Duration Options: 3-year full-time or 4-year with placement (sandwich)/study abroad option