Overview

Write, capture, and produce creative films in collaboration with local communities; involve experts in the arts and cultural fields, and cultivate healthy industry links that will stand you in good stead for your future career.

Study craft skills, editing and production, film studies, documentaries, and cultural archiving and recording, in an environment that encourages personal development and learning. Gain valuable knowledge in small business planning and research, while acquiring the technical ability and hands-on, intensive experience needed to succeed in this rewarding industry with the Contemporary Film Making in the Highlands and Islands (Hons) course at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI).

What can I do on completion of my course?

On successful completion of this degree, you might like to consider an enhanced career in:

Digital arteface production

TV or film production

Video production

Post-production editing

Camera operation

Photography

Production assistant

Runner

Location or props manager

Programme researcher

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Single camera production

Stories from the highlands and islands, making a film: pitch

Moving images: history and development of film

Stories from the highlands and islands, making a film: production

Moving images: visual literacy

Remote and rural film making in a highlands and islands community

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Lerwick, United Kingdom
Fort William, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Film Studies View 545 other Bachelors in Film Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

3 Scottish Highers at grade C or above, one in a literary subject, eg English, History, Psychology OR

2 A levels at grade C or above, one in a literary subject AND

Standard Grade Credit level, National 5 Computing Science at grade C or above, or equivalent

Alternatively, Foundation Apprenticeship Creative and Digital Media PLUS an additional Scottish Higher in either English, History or Psychology, at Grade C or above

Relevant industry experience or understanding of the requirements of film-making is also required

You will be required to attend an interview to assess your technical ability

Applicants with other qualifications or experience will be considered on an individual basis

Advanced entry to year two may be possible with a relevant HNC (with a B in the graded unit) such as: Creative Industries: Television; or Creative Industries Radio, Audio Visual Technology or Interactive Media

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

15870 GBP / year

≈ 15870 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

Rest of the UK: £9,250 per year

Part-time

For students normally domiciled in Scotland: £915 per year

Rest of the UK: £1,542 (per 20 credit module)

International: £7,935 per year

Funding

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What can I do on completion of my course?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Funding

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