University of Bedfordshire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
On this highly practical course, you study ‘hands on’ in our state-of-the-art studios, using a range of industry-standard camera, sound, lighting and editing equipment. At the end of your three years, you will be multi-skilled, industry-ready practitioner. Employability is a core feature of this course: it is our job to help you break into film and we work with you to develop industry links and find paid work or internships during your time with us. Facilities and Specialist Equipment
- High-spec multi-camera studios.
- Specialist make-up studios.
- 3D green-screen room.
- Digital video-editing suites including Adobe Creative Cloud software (Premier Pro).
- Netflix-standard Sony FX6 cameras for broadcast-quality film and television content.
- Sony FX3 Cinema Line camera with full-frame sensor and enhanced mobility for easy solo hand-held shooting.
- Industry-standard sound and lighting equipment.
- The course offers a unique 70/30 practice/theory balance.
- Learn to use a variety of location cameras, lighting and sound equipment; gain skills in the post-production process with Adobe Premier Pro.
- Learn from an academic team who are also TV and film industry professionals.
- Take on live creative briefs through our links with the local film and TV community, including Luton Culture and Clearhead Productions.
- Engage directly with the industry through networking events, guest talks and workshops with film professionals. Build your professional knowledge through field trips to notable film studios including Pinewood Studios, Sky and Molinare, the UK’s leading post-production supplier.
- We bring the creative industries to you with regular opportunities to meet visiting, industry-active professionals. Past guest speakers include Jess Symons, MD at Ivy House Productions; Lorraine Heaton, Production Management, BBC Studios; and Tom Wall, TV producer for Channel 4, Channel 5 and Netflix.
- Build your skills and experience through our industry links with organisations and companies such as the BBC, ITV, Monkey Kingdom, Zig Zag Productions, and the Berlin Shorts Festival.
Modules
Areas of study include:
- Content and Creation
- Exploring Film Practices
- Film Production
- Making Images
- Making Sound
- Reading the Screen
- Becoming a Freelancer
- Cinema and Narrative
- Fiction Filmmaking
- Non-Fiction Filmmaking
- Writing for the Screen
- Contemporary Practices
- Post Production for Sound and Image
- Research, Development and Industry
- Major Project: Film
How to apply
31Jan
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:
- W313
- Institution code:
- B22
- Campus name:
- Luton Campus
- Campus code:
- D
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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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 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | 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
For information on the 2024 fees please refer to our website, https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/money/fees/
Provider information
University of Bedfordshire
Park Square
Luton
LU1 3JU