BA (Hons) Contemporary Film Making in UHI Bachelor's degree at UHI
BA (Hons) Contemporary Film Making in UHI at UHI. The course, established in 2011, is taught at UHI North West Hebrides and UHI Shetland campuses.
About this course
BA (Hons) Contemporary Film Making in UHI is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at UHI, based in UHI North West Hebrides,UHI Shetland. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
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Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2021-23. Continuation 70% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 - CertHE 6 modules
- Writing for film: introduction to screenplayCore
- Single camera productionCore
- Stories from the highlands and islands, making a film: pitchCore
- Moving images: history and development of filmCore
- Stories from the highlands and islands, making a film: productionCore
- Introduction to post-productionCore
Year 2 - DipHE 6 modules
- Moving images: visual literacyCore
- Remote and rural film making in a highlands and islands communityCore
- Creating work for clients: developing the briefCore
- Writing for film: writing a screenplayCore
- Creative work for clients: productionCore
- Post-productionCore
Year 3 - BA 6 modules
- Documentary film: developmentCore
- Factual film projectCore
- Fictional narrative film projectCore
- Film production: techniques and aestheticsCore
- Live event productionCore
- Scotland in filmCore
Year 4 - BA (Hons) 4 modules
- Critical commentaryCore
- Post-production: advanced techniquesCore
- Freelancing skills for the digital film-makerCore
- Major film projectCore60 credits
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This course centres on contemporary filmmaking in the context of the Highlands and Islands. You'll typically begin with foundations in media theory, production skills and how the media industries operate. As you progress, a course like this normally moves from core modules in communication and digital platforms into stream-dependent options in journalism, PR or strategic communication, alongside research methods. In your final stage, you'll usually choose specialist options such as film & TV, games & interactive or social media, undertake an industry project or placement, and complete a major production or dissertation. The emphasis throughout is on practical storytelling and craft, grounded in understanding audiences, representation and the media landscape.
Who it's for
This part-time course suits those seeking flexible study in film making whilst balancing other commitments. It's particularly relevant if you're based in or can access the Highlands and Islands region. The course welcomes both school leavers and graduates; recent cohorts show that 50% of accepted students arrived with a previous qualification.
University & format
This BA (Hons) is delivered by the University of the Highlands and Islands, a UK degree-awarding body based at UHI North West Hebrides and UHI Shetland. The course is studied part-time, with teaching in English. It leads to a nationally recognised Bachelor's degree.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| a previous degree | 50% |
| another higher-education qualification | 40% |
| Other | 10% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
UHI publishes tuition by domicile, award level, study mode and delivery. Use the individual course page for the exact year-by-year fee.
Published UHI fee framework
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Careers & earnings
What Media & Communications graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in media & communications · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Media & Communications nationally
National figures for Media & Communications graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
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What happened to 100 students?
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continued or completed
continued into the next year or completed their qualification
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Published threshold met. Sample size is not included in this snapshot. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Job market & outlook
How Media & Communications graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Media & Communications graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Media companies
- Agencies
- In-house comms teams
- Broadcasters & charities
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Media & Communications graduates.
Media Operations, VP (Parental Leave Cover)WPP MediaMedia Relations ManagerCommonwealth War Graves CommissionMedia ManagerUS Tech SolutionsMedia Planning and Buying CoordinatorBurberryMedia Sales ExecutiveService ServiceMedia Planner/BuyerDifferent Technologies Pty Ltd.Is this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Fees and funding
UHI publishes tuition by domicile, award level, study mode and delivery. Use the individual course page for the exact year-by-year fee.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 7.0 out of 10: continued 70%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
University of the Highlands and Islands
Media, journalism and communications across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
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