Course summary
On this highly practical course, you study ‘hands on’ in our state-of-the-art TV studios, using a range of industry-standard camera, sound, lighting and editing equipment. At the end of your three years, you will be multiskilled, industry-ready practitioners. Employability is a core feature of this course: it is our job to help you break into TV and 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 television studios.
- Specialist make-up studios.
- 3D green-screen room.
- Digital video-editing suites including Adobe Creative Cloud software (Premier Pro).
- Netflix-approved 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.
- Learn how to create content on location and in the studio, and how to pitch, write, produce and direct film and TV programming.
- 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 Production.
- Take up work experience opportunities at industry organisations including the BBC (The One Show and Radio 1).
- Broadcast your own work and assist with the running of a TV studio through BedsTV, the University’s student-run online television channel.
- 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 and TV studios such as Pinewood, Sky and BBC Broadcasting House.
- Benefit from regular opportunities to meet visiting, industry-active professionals. Past guest speakers include Mick Payne, Match of the Day producer; 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.
Modules
Areas of study include:
- Content and Creation
- Film Production
- Making Images
- Making Sound
- Reading the Screen
- Becoming a Freelancer
- Cinema and Narrative
- Fiction Filmmaking
- TV Studio Music
- Writing for the Screen
- BedsTV: Studio
- Post Production for Sound and Image
- Research, Development and Industry
- Major Project: Film and Tv Production
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:
- P313
- 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
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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
Provider information
University of Bedfordshire
Park Square
Luton
LU1 3JU
Clearing contact details
Admissions
0300 3300 073
Additional information
Thursday 17 August 08:00-20:00 Friday 18 August 08:00-20:00 Saturday 19 August 10.00–16.00 Sunday 20 August 10.00–16.00 Monday 21 August 09.00–17.00 Tuesday 22 August 09.00–17.00 Wednesday 23 August 09.00–17.00 Thursday 24 August 09.00–17.00 Friday 25 August 09.00–17.00 Open Day Bookings here: https://www.beds.ac.uk/open-days/ Apply Online here: https://www.beds.ac.uk/clearing