Overview

Your practice will span screenwriting, creative producing, directing for both documentary and fiction, cinematography, sound design, and post-production. In addition, you will explore generative AI tools and techniques to enhance and innovate your creative workflow. The programme also covers the marketing, social media, and business side of filmmaking, including self-promotion and audience engagement across diverse platforms.

Career opportunities:

Graduates from Filmmaking (Hons) programme from Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University are well-prepared for a range of roles across traditional and emerging visual media, including producer, director, screenwriter, cinematographer, sound designer, editor, and AI content creator. With expertise in diverse formats, you can find opportunities in film companies, streaming platforms, digital media studios, or gaming and animation houses. Alternatively, you may choose an independent, entrepreneurial path – working on your own or as part of a start-up – to develop original content across multiple platforms.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

European Cinema
Film and TV Cultures
Film History
Minor Film Project
Visual Effects Craft
Documentary Craft
Screen Writing for Film and TV
Documentary Theory and Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-31 00:00:00 , International

More details

Year Three transfer application deadline and Architecture, Filmmaking, TV Production and Digital Media Arts application and portfolio is 15 June.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

62

Schedule TOEFL®

IELTS

5

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

E2 Language Test Prep

Trusted by 7M+ Students

Start Studying Today

Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.

Study on your own schedule
Live classes with current and ex-examiners
Accurate score assesment, always
E2 Score Guarantee - Get your score or your money back!

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Suzhou, China

Disciplines

Visual Arts Film Studies View 6 other Bachelors in Visual Arts in China

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

62

Schedule TOEFL®

IELTS

5

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

E2 Language Test Prep

Trusted by 7M+ Students

Start Studying Today

Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.

Study on your own schedule
Live classes with current and ex-examiners
Accurate score assesment, always
E2 Score Guarantee - Get your score or your money back!

Other requirements

General requirements

We welcome applications from high-quality candidates in all subjects with appropriate high school or equivalent qualifications. Students will normally be expected to have a high standing in their high school performance with a minimum B average in all subjects as well as relevant subjects.

Year two entry:

Students who have completed A-levels or International Baccalaureate (or equivalent) will be considered for entry into Year Two, different programmes have different subject-relevant requirements.
A-level: BBB

IB Diploma: 30 points
High school graduation diploma with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above, plus 3 AP exams with 444.

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items like Additional medical costs, Repatriation, Liability etc. Make sure your student insurance covers your needs.

Studyportals partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Get your student insurance now

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University and/or in China, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

99000 CNY / year

≈ 99000 CNY / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

99000 CNY / year

≈ 99000 CNY / year

Living costs

Suzhou

China

3000 - 5500 CNY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Get Visa Support

Get personalized guidance from a certified VFS Global advisor and save 20% through Studyportals.

Avoid common visa mistakes and delays
Know exactly what documents you need
Get a clear checklist tailored to your situation

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Filmmaking (Hons).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About

Overview

Career opportunities:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Suzhou

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners