Course Overview

The BBC is one of several broadcasters committed to significant investment in the North East film and TV industry over the next five years. Teesside University is ideally placed to support your development within the heart of a growing and thriving broadcasting community.

You can access industry-standard facilities, including two working television studios, a fully operational radio station, digital film production equipment, grading and edit suites, and the full range of software available through the Adobe Creative Suite. We also have our very own multimedia platform - TUXtra - which showcases content produced by students and volunteers across the university.

We pride ourselves on offering our students the opportunity to work on live briefs from an impressive range of industry contacts, ensuring that you hone your skills within real-life environments, working alongside the likes of the BBC, Channel 4 and ITV Signpost. Supported by our dedicated technical staff, you’ll soon become familiar with a range of film-making disciplines while experiencing working as part of a media production team.

Benefit from the opportunities we can unlock with our external partners and clients while always being supported and directed by a team of lecturers and experienced technicians with a wide range of practitioner experience across all industry sectors.

General Eligibility

• 96-112 points from any combination of recognised Level 3 qualifications. Consideration is also given to students without formal qualifications but with evidence of practical media production experience at an appropriate level. Applicants may be invited to share a portfolio where applicable to show skills in media production.

• Applicants are invited to join us on campus for an applicant day, enabling you to see our film and television production facilities, meet staff and students and learn more about studying at Teesside University.

• Non-EU international students needing a visa to study in the UK should check our web pages on UKVI-compliant English language requirements. The University also provides pre-sessional English language courses to help you meet the English language requirements.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).