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BA (Hons) Film

Bournemouth University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Film degree at Bournemouth University is a highly respected and industry-focused course that provides students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the film industry. The course covers all aspects of filmmaking, from scriptwriting and production design to cinematography and post-production. Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, as well as opportunities to work on real-world projects and collaborate with industry professionals. Graduates of the course are highly sought after by film and television companies, and have gone on to achieve great success in their careers.

Additional Information

The course is taught by experienced industry professionals and offers a range of specialist modules, including documentary filmmaking, screenwriting, and film history. Students also have the opportunity to work on external projects and gain real-world experience through partnerships with local film companies. The course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the film industry and the skills needed to succeed in it.

Film Production at Bournemouth University: Where Creative Vision Meets Industry Expertise

Bournemouth University is an ideal location for studying film, with its stunning coastal location providing a picturesque backdrop for filming. The university has strong industry connections and offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in film-related fields. Students at Bournemouth University have access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, as well as opportunities to work on real-world projects and collaborate with industry professionals.

Why You Should Study This Course

  • Study a variety of aspects of filmmaking, such as distribution, marketing, buying, fundraising, and film production, through a combination of practical and theoretical approaches

  • Access industry-standard digital film cameras, editing programs, and audio equipment throughout your degree

  • Work alongside internationally recognized film lecturers and practitioners  

  • Choose optional modules to specialize in a particular area of interest to match your career ambitions

  • Make invaluable industry connections during an optional 30-week work placement with organizations such as The Walt Disney Company, Signal Productions, NorthLight Media, and Curtain Calls Production.

  • Within 15 months of completing their course, 90% of our students were employed or in further study. 

General Eligibility

This course requires 104–120 UCAS tariff points, including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. We are happy to consider a combination of qualifications and grades to meet the overall tariff, for example, A-levels A*CC, ABC, BBB or BCC, BTECs DDM, or DMM.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week

What You'll Study

1 Final year
  • Project Development for Graduate Film

  • Entrepreneurship for the Creative Industries

  • Graduate Film Project

Option units semester one (choose one):

  • Independent Research Project

  • Understanding Distribution

Option units semester two (choose one):

  • Career Pathways

  • Film Festivals for Makers & Curators

2 Foundation Year (optional)
  • Academic & Professional Practice

  • Collaborative Communication Project

  • Media & Current Debates

  • Media Work

3 Year 1
  • Film Language

  • The Film Industries

  • Principles of Storytelling

  • Film Language 2

  • Creative Collaboration

  • Understanding Experimental Film

4 Year 2
  • Film Business

  • Film Story Structures

Option units (choose one):
List A (semester one):

  • Documentary Practice

  • Media Perspectives

You will choose an option from lists B and C and a third from either list:
List B (semester two):

  • Production Managemen

  • Production Design

  • Location & Post Sound

  • Acting

List C (semester two):

  • Directing

  • Camera & Lighting

  • Editing

  • Script Skills

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent.

Additional Information

Optional placement year You'll have the option to complete either a short 20 day placement or a 30-week work placement during the course, working in a professional environment. The placement provides you with an opportunity to enhance your personal development and future employability.

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