Course summary
If you want to work on major movies and TV shows, then our BA (Hons) Film Production course at UCA Farnham will you the tools, knowledge and confidence you need to forge an exciting career behind the camera. Graduates have gone on to work on the Harry Potter and Mission Impossible series, as well as prestigious TV shows like Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan and Disney+ series Loki. Our course is predominantly practice-based – we believe in learning through doing. As you study, you’ll get the chance to have your coursework screened at national and international competitions and festivals and graduate with the strong portfolio of work, sought-after specialist skills and practical filmmaking experience that employers really want. Right from the outset, you’ll be part of a close-knit creative team, making films on digital and 16mm cameras just as you will in the film industry. You'll learn about the business of film, explore the production process from beginning to end, and develop networking and communication skills that will set you up for your career. Related courses
- BA (Hons) Acting & Performance
- BA (Hons) Film Production
- BA (Hons) Television Production
Course details
Modules
In Year 1 you'll be introduced to the key concepts and skills in documenting the world around you. You'll learn about film analysis and the key roles in film production and writing for screen. You'll also explore theoretical perspectives on narrative, and shoot and edit a short group fiction project. In Year 2 you'll explore narrative films based on real events and develop your understanding of the history of documentary film and contemporary moving image culture. You'll also consider personal filmmaking and alternative modes of production and exhibition, and learn to challenge the conventions of documentary film. In Year 3 you'll produce your graduation film and undertake a dissertation, as well as a self-directed individual project or portfolio. You'll also make preparations for employment in the moving image industries.
How to apply
This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you’re eligible to apply.
EU
Wales
England
International
Scotland
Northern Ireland
Republic of Ireland
26Jan
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:
- W600
- Institution code:
- C93
- Campus name:
- Farnham
- Campus code:
- F
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
For further information on how to apply to UCA: https://www.uca.ac.uk/study-at-uca/applying-to-uca/
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Listening 5.5, Reading 5.5, Speaking 5.5, Writing 5.5 |
We require evidence of your English language ability to meet the requirements for your course. If you're a Home student and studied in the UK, we require GCSE English at a minimum grade C/4 (or Functional Skills English/Key Skills Communication Level 2). If you’re an EU student and studied a European qualification, we may accept the English Language score from your main qualification - please review your country from the list on our website to see whether we will accept it: https://www.uca.ac.uk/international-study/equivalent-qualifications/ If your qualification is not on this list, we accept the following English language qualifications: IELTS (overall score 6.0), TOEFL ibt (overall score 88), PEARSON PTE Academic (overall 55), Cambridge Proficiency Exam (overall score 169), Cambridge Advanced Exam (overall score 169). If you need a Tier 4 student visa to study in the UK, you will need to take an IELTS test, and achieve an overall score of 6.0 and a minimum score of 5.5 for each element (Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing).
For more information on English Language Requirements, please visit our website:
https://www.uca.ac.uk/International-study/language-requirements-support/
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £16950 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £16950 | Year 1 |
| International | £16950 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Full details of fees and finance can be located at https://uca.ac.uk/study-at-uca/fees-finance/undergraduate/
Provider information
University for the Creative Arts
Falkner Road
Farnham
GU9 7DS
Clearing contact details
Enquiry FormUCA Clearing Team
+44 (0)1252 918240
Additional information
Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 17:00 (GMT) Thursday 18th August: 08:00 - 20:00 (GMT) Friday 19th August: 08:00 - 20:00 (GMT) Saturday 20th August 10:00 - 16:00 (GMT)