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Film, Television and Digital Production (Professional Placement Year) BA (Hons)

Bath Spa University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    23-SEP-24

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

This is the 4-year course which includes a Professional Placement Year.A practice based course which helps you develop your craft of storytelling, studio production and film making- Excellent film and TV facilities.- Taught by staff with industry experience.- Opportunity for cross community collaboration with other students, for example scriptwriting and drama students.Supported by Pinewood Studios Group, this hands-on course in film, television and digital production will give you the skills that successful film and television professionals need.You’ll learn how to design and create film and television content and formats. We’ll immerse you in film and TV practice and theory, teaching you how to apply a variety of crafts and digital technologies.In the first two years, you’ll gain grounding in the core elements relating to film and television production. In your final year, you’ll have the opportunity to specialise, developing an individualised programme of work tailored to your interests.You’ll develop practical and creative projects highlighting your technical and craft skills. Alongside this you’ll demonstrate critical and theoretical understanding. Throughout the course, you’ll have opportunities to work on group and individual projects, developing your skills and creative ideas.You’ll develop skills for working life, such as decision making in complex and unpredictable contexts, working in groups, analysing data, and making use of technical and creative resources.You’ll become a socially engaged global citizen, with intercultural and global understandings and perspectives, and an awareness of innovation and social entrepreneurship.


More about the Professional Placement Year

A Professional Placement Year (PPY), traditionally known as a sandwich year, is where a student undertakes a period of work with an external organisation for between 9-13 months. The placement occurs between the students' second and third years of undergraduate study. Students can engage in up to 3 placements to make up the total time and are required to source the placement(s) themselves with support from the Careers & Employability Team.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 16,905per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

Bath Spa University

  • University League Table

    102nd

  • Campus address

    Bath Spa University, Newton Park, Newton St Loe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 9BN, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    67th out of 98 21

  • Entry standards

    / Max 187
    130 66%

    54th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    45.0 45%

    87th

    12
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.25 85%

    10th

    4

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