20Sep
Undergraduate This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
Arts University Bournemouth has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Why Choose Us? · Entrepreneurial and Industry Focused Experience an array of technologies and methods from fine art to genAI. Unlike traditional media programmes - focused on linear career paths - the BA Future Media Production course promotes a "hexagonal" skill set: interconnected, multi-directional, and hybrid. · Unique Opportunities The course lives within the renowned Bournemouth Film School, which offers an exceptional environment for hands-on learning, giving students real-world experience to prepare for today’s fast-changing media industry. · Cross-Course Collaboration You will engage with a vibrant creative community, collaborating with filmmakers, animators, actors, writers, costume designers, makeup artists, illustrators, and more. · Collaborative Opportunities with Industry Partners You will have opportunities to work with graduates and industry partners through our groundbreaking BFS Funding Futures scheme. · Celebrated Alumni Follow in the footsteps of Edgar Wright (Baby Driver, Shaun of the Dead), Simon Beaufoy (Slumdog Millionaire, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire), Nick Rowland (Calm with Horses), and Molly Manning Walker (How to Have Sex), amongst many others. What To Expect The BA (Hons) Future Media Production at Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) is designed to place students at the forefront of the evolving media landscape. More than just a media course, it offers a transformative experience connecting film, animation and VFX with emerging technologies such as interactive media and genAI. Based in the lively environment of Bournemouth Film School, the programme will develop versatile graduates capable of navigating complex media environments. Students will learn to combine multiple disciplines, gaining adaptable skills tailored to contemporary industries. Cultivating Career-Ready Skills The course encourages you to experiment, solo and collaboratively, across disciplines with creative freedom. This approach prepares you for interdisciplinary roles and builds your adaptability in a rapidly evolving industry. Graduates will be highly employable in sectors such as:
- Film, animation, advertising studios
- Post-production and VFX companies
- Game development firms
- Media and marketing agencies
- Tech companies specializing in AR/VR, UI/UX, and automation
- Freelance and entrepreneurial ventures
Assessment method
Coursework and practical work
How to apply
14Jan
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:
- P310
- Institution code:
- A66
- Campus name:
- Main Site - Arts University Bournemouth
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 120 points
A level - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Scottish Higher - CCCCCD
T Level - M
Please see AUB's website for a full list of our entry requirements, including tariff points where applicable. We are happy to accept a wide range of qualifications, including but not limited to: A Levels, BTEC Extended Diploma, OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma, BTEC Subsidiary Diploma(s), Access to HE courses, Scottish Highers, IB Diploma Programme, Foundation Diploma in Art and Design. We can also accept many EU and International qualifications. See website for details. Email Admissions ([email protected]) with any queries about entry requirements. We welcome applicants who are currently studying or who have gained a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design and this qualification meets our level three entry requirements. This is a recommended qualification for many of our courses but it is not a compulsory qualification. Other relevant and equivalent Level 3 qualifications are considered on an individual basis and we are happy to accept applicants with a combination of Level 3 qualifications. Please check your qualifications using UCAS Tariff calculator and remember we are looking for the equivalent of 3 A levels if you are combining Level 3 qualifications. AUB tailors its offers to the qualifications an applicant is studying and looks for applicant to be studying a relevant creative subject. AUB makes offers based on up to three A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications with the most UCAS Tariff points attached to them to give applicants the best chance possible at achieving our required tariff (120 UCAS Tariff points in most cases).
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Additional entry requirements
Portfolio
Once your application has been reviewed admissions will request a link to a digital portfolio for review by the course team.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Academic IELTS or UKVI IELTS with 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (reading, writing, speaking and listening) |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 80 | With 80 overall and a minimum score of 18 in writing, listening, and reading and 19 in speaking. Please note the home version of this test is not accepted. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | C | Minimum grade C |
| PTE Academic | 64 | With 64 overall and a minimum of 59 in each component |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | C | Cambridge C2 Proficiency English exam with a minimum grade of C. |
| Trinity ISE | Pass | Level III or level IV with a pass. |
English language requirements
https://aub.ac.uk/international/english-language/english-language-requirements
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| EU | £19950 | Year 1 |
| International | £19950 | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
Please see our website for more information https://aub.ac.uk/fees/undergraduate.
All undergraduate courses at AUB offer an optional placement year, to be taken between your second and third years of study. If you're unsure about this optional placement, you don't need to decide now. Once you're here and studying with us, the course team will discuss the placement options with you, so when the time comes, you can make a decision that's right for you.
Provider information
Arts University Bournemouth
Wallisdown
Poole
BH12 5HH