/ Undergraduate /
Start date:
September 2025
You'll need:
112–128 UCAS points (or equivalent)
Foundation Year: 64–80 UCAS points (or equivalent)
UCAS Code:
W620
W650 (If choosing Foundation Year)
On-Campus Open Day
Saturday 12 July 2025
Make a start as a creative storyteller producing audio-visual content, as well as fiction and documentary films. Our course will give you the skills and confidence to succeed as a professional in the arts and media industries. We are ranked in the top 3 universities in London for Film (Guardian University Guide 2024).
Did you know?
This programme holds accreditation from the International Moving Image Society (IMIS), a globally recognised organisation dedicated to promoting excellence and professionalism in film, television, and digital media industries. IMIS accreditation assures that our curriculum meets high industry standards, equipping students with relevant skills and knowledge that align with current professional practices.
Educational Partnership with BAFTA albert
You’ll have the opportunity to become an ‘albert grad’ and receive a professional qualification in sustainable filmmaking, a growth area in film and TV productions which now increasingly demand environmental certifications towards a greener world.
albert is the leading screen industry organisation for environmental sustainability, it is owned by BAFTA, and support the Film and TV industry to reduce the environmental impacts of production and to create content that supports a vision for a sustainable future.
Top 6 in London for Film
(Complete University Guide 2025)
Silver in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
For delivering high quality teaching, learning and outcomes for our students.
#1 modern university in the UK for Research
Research Excellence Framework
Foundation Year
This course can also be studied with a foundation year (September entry only).
Modules
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This course offers all students the option of a one-year paid work placement, to boost your employability even further. If you choose this route, you will take the placement following year two of your course, and then return to complete your degree.
Why take a placement?
A placement year is the perfect opportunity to gain valuable work experience, to build on the career skills we will teach you on this degree. The connections you make on the placement will improve your career prospects further, and equip you with the skills you need to secure graduate-level employment.
How we support you
The University's Placement and Work Experience Team are experts at helping you to secure a placement. They will work closely with you from the start, helping you research potential employers, discover placement opportunities, create and pitch your CV, and will coach you to perform well in interviews. We aren't able to guarantee a placement, but our sector-leading advisors will give you the best possible chance of securing one.
Find out more about how we'll support you
We understand that your plans might change once you start your programme. If you decide not to do a placement, you will have the option of completing the three year version of your programme.
Whatever your choice, you will have access to many opportunities for work experience through our Placement and Work Experience Team, and access to face-to-face and 24/7 online careers support.
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This course offers a foundation year, which takes place at the beginning of your studies. Studying a foundation year will give you academic and practical experience, and a strong introduction to your subject, ensuring you succeed on your undergraduate degree.
30 credits
You will develop your core academic and integrated English language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. You will become familiar with key academic skills and concepts, such as referencing methods and awareness of academic integrity and tone. You will apply these skills and knowledge to both broad topics and also your chosen subject pathway.
Teaching and learning
You will be required to actively engage in on-campus learning for up to 10 hours a week.
You will be taught through a full range of teaching and learning methods, which include lectures, seminars, workshops, discussion groups, group directed tasks and presentations. This will enable you to learn from your peers and tutors in both structured and information settings.
You will be encouraged to think creatively about your approach to learning and discussions with your peers. You will also have access to recordings, resources, links and signposting through Moodle to enrich your learning.
Assessment
You will be assessed through group and individual presentations, comparative and reflective essays, multiple choice exams, coursework and reports, oral exams, portfolios, case studies and blogs.
30 credits
You will develop your research, numeracy and information technology skills. You will investigate the difference between primary and secondary research, conduct your own research project and demonstrate your findings through data analysis. You will also develop your awareness of equality, diversion and inclusion in the UK, through a real-world issue; discrimination in the workplace.
Teaching and learning
You will be required to actively engage in on-campus learning for up to 10 hours a week.
You will be taught through a full range of teaching and learning methods, which include lectures, seminars, workshops, discussion groups, group directed tasks and presentations. This will enable you to learn from your peers and tutors in both structured and information settings.
You will be encouraged to think creatively about your approach to learning and discussions with your peers. You will also have access to recordings, resources, links and signposting through Moodle to enrich your learning.
Assessment
You will be assessed through group and individual presentations, comparative and reflective essays, multiple choice exams, coursework and reports, oral exams, portfolios, case studies and blogs.
30 credits.
This module invites you to take on the role of a video content creator, building on the skills acquired in Fundamentals of Image Making. You will examine the dynamic world of social media as news, with a particular focus on the theme of "identity." You will explore the impact of distributed media, examining how non-professionals contribute to shaping new media practices through platforms like YouTube, TikTok and Instagram.
Throughout the module, you will critically engage with the history and implications of self-promotion on social media, analysing its influence on society and the efforts to address its challenges. You will also explore citizen journalism, where social media content plays a pivotal role in reporting on crises and events inaccessible to traditional news outlets.
Teaching and learning
In weekly seminars, you will explore citizen journalist strategies – from video blogging to video editing – for creating engaging media content. Alongside these hands-on activities, you will engage deeply with thought-provoking questions about identity, voice, and representation in the digital age.
By the end of the module, you will have the skills to create compelling video content and a nuanced understanding of the role of social media in shaping our world.
The teaching delivery for each module consists of one, one-three-hour lecture and one, two-hour workshop per week. Lectures will provide a critical foundation, introducing key concepts such as identity, social media and citizen journalism, while seminars will focus on hands-on skill development.
There will be an additional 30 minutes of online digital support per week. This will consist of virtual learning tools to extend access to resources through online tutorials, videos, and discussion forums.
Due to the highly technical nature of this module, you will be taught in a computer lab equipped with Adobe Creative Suite to support the required software-based learning outcomes.
You will also have access to DSLR cameras, microphones, lighting equipment, and a dedicated photography/filming studio, to facilitate practical exercises in media production.
Assessment
This module will be assessed using critical commentary and a self-produced video.
30% - critical commentary, you will explore the module theme ‘identity’. You will critically analyse a piece of video content that engages with the concept of identity.
70% - self-produced video, you will produce a four-minute video as a piece of citizen bases, engaging with the module theme of ‘identity’.
30 credits
In this module, you will critically explore how media representations are constructed and manipulated. You will examine semiotics, framing, and context, understanding how these elements influence perception.
The module will also address the social and cultural impacts of altered imagery, focusing on the concept of authenticity and the ethical considerations of image manipulation, while reflecting on historical perspectives of visual content authenticity.
You will gain practical skills in photography, learning to control key technical aspects like aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and colour temperature. You will also explore the use of natural and artificial lighting to create specific moods, alongside composition techniques such as focal length and depth of field to enhance your imagery.
The module also introduces you to Adobe Photoshop, starting with basic tools and non-destructive editing techniques. You will advance to more complex methods like masking and compositing, developing a cohesive photographic project. Finally, you will manage workflows and deadlines, preparing your work for an online portfolio to showcase your skills as both a photographer and an image-maker.
Teaching and learning
The teaching delivery for each module consists of one, one-three-hour lecture and one, two-hour workshop per week. Lectures will provide a critical foundation, introducing key concepts such as media practices, and image construction, whilst seminars will focus on hands-on skill development.
There will be an additional 30 minutes of online support per week. This will consist of virtual learning tools to extend access to resources through online tutorials, videos, and discussion forums.
Due to the highly technical nature of this module, you will be taught in a computer lab equipped with Adobe Creative Suite to support the required software-based learning outcomes.
You will also have access to DSLR cameras, microphones, lighting equipment, and a dedicated photography/filming studio, to facilitate practical exercises in media production.
Assessment
This module will be assessed using a research presentation and a creative online portfolio.
30% - research presentation, you will deliver a 5-minute in class exploring the module of theme of ‘authenticity’. This will involve selecting a visual event from a media-related field and critically analysing how the chosen image(s) engage with the concept of authenticity.
70% - creative online portfolio, you will produce a photographic series that creatively interrogates the notion of ‘authenticity of the image’.
These modules are those we currently offer and may be subject to change.
Skills
You will be immersed in the world of creative filmmaking right from the start.
At Roehampton, you'll refine your skills in:
- Identifying imaginative concepts
- Developing and crafting diverse audio-visual content
- Creating ambitious drama and documentary films
You will delve deep into the fabric of the UK film and screen industries, navigating a dynamic blend of hands-on film production and cutting-edge theories underpinning contemporary visual media.
You will study in a unique situation: the Roehampton campus is situated on the doorstep of London’s world-beating media industries, but also offers a safe, convenient range of woodland, lakeside, period, and modern urban settings as locations for your film projects.
This course is taught by recognised, working industry professionals, whose productions include BIFA and BAFTA-nominated fiction and documentary films screened in competition at top festivals (Tribeca, Edinburgh, London, Sheffield, and Cannes/ACID), broadcast on BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Artem, and distributed in over 120 territories.
Our tutors also publish innovative film books with BFI, Routledge, and other leading publishers, and their writing appears regularly in The Guardian, Sight & Sound, Granta, and more.
Our strong industry links ensure students also benefit from visiting workshops and tutorials with top professionals in the global film industry such as Cannes-winning directors and Oscar-winning composers, commissioners, and funders like Netflix and the BFI.
Check out our showreel here, featuring highlights from the final-year films created in 2023/24. It offers a glimpse into the style and quality of our graduation projects.
Learning
Experience a dynamic, contemporary curriculum in state-of-the-art facilities.
Working closely with your fellow students, you’ll master filmmaking and problem-solving through:
- Courses structured like real productions with industry challenges
- Collaborating creatively with a close-knit community of students,
- Developing specialisms in directing, writing, producing, cinematography, editing and sound design
You will collaborate on live projects alongside industry experts, mastering both the technical intricacies and artistic nuances necessary to curate a professional portfolio tailored precisely to your career aspirations.
Unlimited Access to BFI Player
All Roehampton students receive free access to BFI Player, an extensive library of British and global films. This is a hugely valuable resource, especially for Film students, enhancing coursework, research, and personal exploration in cinema—all at no cost.
Adobe Creative Cloud Access Anytime, Anywhere
All students at Roehampton can access the full Adobe Creative Cloud suite, both on campus and at home. With tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro, students have everything they need to excel in media, design, and creative projects, whether in class or remotely.
Collaborate Across Creative Disciplines
You’ll also have the opportunity to work alongside students from Dance, Digital Design and Journalism through creative cross-disciplinary modules which offer essential knowledge for working in the cultural industries.
Field Trips and Placements
With chances to visit high-profile film festivals and enjoy numerous field trips in London, as well as credited work placement at a variety of media, film, TV, and arts organisations, we produce students whose work connects with wide and diverse audiences.
Dr Muriel Tinel-Temple
Dr Tinel-Temple was educated in France and has been teaching in UK universities for over a decade. She teaches courses about film and screen cultures focusing notably on independent, alternative and experimental practices.
She also encourages and supervises students in their individual and creative practice, using all type of formats, including audio-visual essays, music videos, video installations, and the innovative re-use of archival material.
An active researcher, she has published books on self-portrait in the moving-image, notably on early video works, and articles on the creative use of found footage and self-reflexive films.
Dr Tinel-Temple organises film-related events, with her first experience being for the Cannes Film Festival, where she supervised the promotion and distribution of short works by emerging filmmakers.
Since then, Dr Tinel-Temple has collaborated with LUX in London and Light Cone in Paris to curate programmes, and co-organised study days and screenings in 8mm and 16mm for Birkbeck Institute for the Moving Image.
More recently, Dr Tinel-Temple organised UK premiere screenings of the work of Jacques Perconte and his Digital Landscapes.
Josh Appignanesi
Josh Appignanesi is a writer/director. Across his six feature films and many shorts, videos and commercials, he's worked with talent including John Malkovich, Tom Hiddleston, David Tennant, Claudia Jessie and Michelle Dockery, writers like Zadie Smith and John Berger, musicians like OMD and Orlando Weeks, and Turner-Prize winning artist Martin Creed.
His most recent feature was climate activist documentary MY EXTINCTION, selected to screen to delegates at COP28 in Dubai, as well as at the Glastonbury Festival 2024. Prior features include the docufiction HUSBAND (In Competition, Edinburgh Film Festival 2022), surrealist psychothriller FEMALE HUMAN ANIMAL premiering at Sheffield Doc/Fest, and feature doc THE NEW MAN. All were widely-reviewed, theatrically released at Curzons and Picturehouses, and streamed in multiple territories on platforms like MUBI, Curzon Home Cinema, Amazon Prime, and BFIPlayer.
He also directed the award-winning, David Baddiel-scripted comedy feature THE INFIDEL, starring Omid Djalili, Richard Schiff, Matt Lucas, Miranda Hart and Archie Panjabi.
His debut feature was psychological drama SONG OF SONGS (BIFA nominated, In Competition Rotterdam/ Cannes/ACID), and he also co-wrote Sarah Jessica Parker rom-com ALL ROADS LEAD TO ROME.
A BAFTA and BIFA jury member, he sits and advises on various industry bodies, and has taught at London Film School, the Met Film School, Guardian Masterclasses, Film London and Roehampton University, where he is an Associate Professor in Film.
Professor Michael Witt
Professor Michael Witt’s main teaching and research interests lie in the fields of experimental filmmaking, documentary, essay films and video essays, film history and theory, and French cinema.
He has worked closely with many national and international cultural institutions, and curated major film seasons devoted to documentary, experimental cinema, and the films of Jean-Luc Godard for London-based venues such as BFI Southbank and Tate Modern.
Professor Witt holds a PhD in film and television studies and has taught film at Roehampton for over 25 years. In 2017, he looked back on his experience of supporting Roehampton students to create digital audio-visual essays as part of their studies in an illustrated article published in the online European film/media journal NECSUS.
He has published several books on aspects of cinema history, as well as film reviews, articles and interviews in magazines such as Sight and Sound.
He has a particular interest in Godard’s work, and is the author of Jean-Luc Godard, Cinema Historian (Indiana University Press, 2013), which was awarded the 2014 Limina Award for Best International Film Studies Book. His other books include The French Cinema Book, co-edited with Michael Temple (2nd edition, BFI Publishing/Bloomsbury, 2018).
https://pure.roehampton.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/michael-witt
Dr Deborah Jermyn
Associate Professor
Dr Jermyn has presented her work to a range of international public, media, and academic audiences, from the BFI Southbank to the Melbourne Women in Film Festival.
She is an author and editor of 11 books engaging with popular film and media in varied ways, including analyses of real-crime TV, audience studies, the growth of reality television, and contemporary celebrity culture.
Many of her teaching and writing interests have focused on women filmmakers, including the books Nancy Meyers (2017) and Hollywood Transgressor: The Cinema of Kathryn Bigelow (2003), with current projects examining the films of Gina Prince-Bythewood and Nicole Holofcener.
In recent years, she has been internationally recognised for her work on ageing/society/media which extends across both fiction and documentary film to encompass advertising, social media and digital platforms, and was nominated for a MeCCSA Outstanding Achievement Award in 2024 for her work in this area.
Dr Jermyn came to academia from a background in media publishing, press and publicity and, in addition to being part of the BA Film Production team, she is Deputy Research Degrees Convenor for the School of Arts and Digital Industries at Roehampton.
Read more about Deborah’s work at: https://pure.roehampton.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/deborah-jermyn
Dr Karine Chevalier
Senior Lecturer
Dr Chevalier's main expertise lies in the field of French Cinema, Transnational Cinema, Visual Arts and Aesthetics, Francophone Postcolonial Studies, Interdisciplinary and Transcultural Creativity, as well as Filmmaking.
She has extensive experience in teaching low-budget filmmaking, film history and criticism, transcreation, transnational creative project and screenwriting at underground/postgraduate level.
Dr Chevalier holds a BA in Film Practice and Aesthetics, an MA in Research on the Imaginary and a Ph.D in Comparative Literature.
She has published two monographs on memory from both imaginative and cultural perspectives as well as numerous articles about cinema (Bertrand Bonello, Celine Sciamma, Chantal Akerman, Jean Gremillon, Georges Franju, Tony Gatliff, Orson Welles).
The main focus of her multidisciplinary approach as researcher and filmmaker is about the use and representation of Masks, minority voices and resistance in a transglobal world, gender performances, and the representation of violence and its link to the experience of resilience.
Other interests include the Arts, Intermediality, Broken Faces, Youth in Cinema, Cinema from Corsica, Iranian cinema, the Carnival and digital inclusiveness.
https://www.institut-francais.org.uk/events-calendar/whats-on/workshop/french-film-club/
Alexandra Sage
Senior Lecturer
Alexandra graduated with an MA in Film Production (Fiction) from the Northern School of Film Television, and prior to that worked for the Arts Council of England funding artists’ film and video and managing joint production schemes with broadcasters.
In addition, she has designed and managed accredited practical filmmaking courses for organisations including Four Corners Film and the BBC. Her first degree is an MA in English Literature from the University of Edinburgh.
Her skills cover all areas of independent production, with particular expertise in teaching documentary production and critical theory (particularly contemporary practice, experimental and hybrid forms), and sound design. She works closely with students to support group and solo work that has frequently received recognition in the form of awards, and public screenings at festivals and events.
Alexandra lectures on a wide range of BA Film Production modules at undergraduate and postgraduate level and is actively involved in the independent production scene regularly giving talks and appearing on panels at festivals, events and conferences.
She is currently in the post-production stage of an experimental semi-autobiographical documentary New York Stories, exploring the legacy of childhood, location and memory, set in 1960s Manhattan.
Mark Lever
Technical Instructor
Hello, I'm Mark and I am a Technical Instructor on BA Film Production. I have always had a passion for filmmaking and have worked on various projects, including a fan-made episode of Doctor Who and a time travel short film called 'Extra Time.' As a seasoned professional in the field, I love sharing my experience with others. I specialise in teaching workshops on Cinema Cameras, Audio, Lighting, and Video Editing.
Suleman Mahmood
Suleman Mahmood has five years of cinematography experience and collaborated with prestigious clients like Google, UNDP, and USIP. Proficient in handling industry-standard equipment such as ARRI Alexa Mini, RED Epic 8K, Blackmagic, he has contributed to diverse projects including feature films, short films, documentaries, music videos, commercials and educational courses. Notable achievements include Best Film and Best Cinematography for my film, where he served in multiple roles and garnered recognition at international film festivals.
Ross Bennett
Technician Instructor
Ross Bennett brings over 15 years of experience in the film industry to his role as a technical instructor. His background includes work on feature films, documentaries, music promos, commercials, and corporate videos. Ross also spent several years in the rental sector as a technician and engineer, gaining extensive knowledge of nearly all modern industry equipment. In addition, he has expertise in video editing and post-production, along with a strong interest in analogue photography.
Assessment
Push yourself further with real-world assignments.
You’ll be set authentic assessments, meaning that your projects, tasks and exercises will replicate the working world of film production, ensuring that you are fully prepared for life after graduation.
Between Years 2 and 3, you can also opt for a professional placement year, meaning you can apply for a placement and gain valuable career experience.
Career
Your career journey starts here at Roehampton.
You will graduate as a highly skilled creative with a solid understanding of the competencies and technologies needed to enter roles such as:
- Film Director
- Producer
- Cinematographer
- Film Editor
- Screenwriter
- Production Designer
- Sound Designer/Editor
- Location Manager
- Production Manager
- Programme researcher
- Sustainability officer
- Digital content creator
Wherever you want to go in the future, you’ll be preparing for the world of work from day one at Roehampton, with regular access to:
- Career development events
- Guest industry speakers
- Networking opportunities
- Personalised mentoring and careers support
You’ll graduate ready to grab every opportunity that comes your way.
Our careers support team is available to support you from the start of your studies until after you graduate. We will help you build your CV, prepare for interviews, and meet and learn from successful graduates working at the top of their careers.
You’ll also have opportunities to work with our partners across London and beyond, and to attend a Roehampton jobs fair where you can find out about graduate opportunities and meet employers.
Open days
Get a real taste of our campus, community and what it’s like to study at Roehampton
Applying
Full-time UK undergraduate students apply through UCAS.
Course subject to curriculum enhancement and revalidation.
Entry tariff
112–128 UCAS points (or equivalent)
Foundation Year: 64–80 UCAS points (or equivalent)
Looking to work out your UCAS points or find out about our entry requirements? Find out more.
When we consider applications to study with us, we form a complete view of your achievements to date, and future potential, and can offer flexibility in entry requirements. Find out more about our Contextual Offer scheme.
General entry requirements
September 2025 entry tuition fees
UK (home) tuition fees
Undergraduate degree: £9,535
Foundation Year: £9,535
We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. See our financial support pages for UK students.
We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you.
International undergraduate students apply through our direct application system.
Course subject to curriculum enhancement and revalidation.
Entry tariff
112–128 UCAS points (or equivalent)
Foundation Year: 64–80 UCAS points (or equivalent)
Looking to work out your UCAS points or find out about our entry requirements? Find out more.
When we consider applications to study with us, we form a complete view of your achievements to date, and future potential, and can offer flexibility in entry requirements. Find out more about our Contextual Offer scheme.
General entry requirements
September 2025 entry tuition fees
EU and international tuition fees
Undergraduate degree: £16,950
Foundation Year: £16,950
International Foundation Pathway: £16,950
We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. See our financial support pages for international students.
We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you.
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