Course summary
Our contemporary curriculum on BA (Hons) Digital Film Production combines the main elements of production, screenwriting, and film theory. We give you the necessary creative, technical, critical, and entrepreneurial skills to succeed in this competitive, but hugely inspiring, industry. Get year-round access to professional film kit, including Canon DSLR, Sony FS5, Blackmagic Ursa and ARRI ALEXA Mini LF cameras. Learn post-production with industry-standard software AVID and ProTools. Access our dedicated film facilities, including a large film studio, film editing lab, colour grading suite and 5.1 audio post-production studio. Benefit from small class sizes, exceptional one-to-one tutor support and professional practice opportunities throughout the course. Access to free Masterclass interviews with Film and TV award winning industry professionals who share their experience, knowledge and passion. Our course is designed to reflect the real world; we provide opportunities for industry placements within the creative industries at organisations such as the BBC and at a variety of local production companies. You can also sharpen your skills by producing films for clients; students have worked with Suffolk County Council, Suffolk Shorts and the National Trust to name just a few. You will be taught by experienced teachers who remain active as practitioners and scholars of international renown. This is further augmented by masterclasses by recognised specialists in direction, artist-filmmaking, cinematography and documentary. In recent years, Christopher Andrews, Nick Gordon-Smith, and Holger Mohaupt have provided invaluable insight into their own careers and achievements, inspiring our next generation of filmmakers. As a result of our comprehensive course content and teaching, you will graduate with a full repertory of production and post-production skills, combined with a critical appreciation of many forms of filmmaking. This will prepare you for an ever-changing and competitive global workplace.
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- P300
- Institution code:
- S82
- Campus name:
- University of Suffolk
- Campus code:
- I
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - M
Additional entry requirements
Interview
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components) where English is not the students' first language. |
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
EU | £15210 | Year 1 |
International | £15210 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £15210 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Suffolk
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Ipswich
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