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Film (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)

Bournemouth University

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Film is a language all of its own – images, sounds and stories driven by history, genre, and artistry. Develop filmmaking skills from concept to completion, production to critical comprehension, with fellow film lovers passionate about shaping the future.


Why study BA (Hons) Film at BU?

- Study a variety of aspects of filmmaking such as distribution, marketing, buying, fundraising and film production, through a combination of practical and theoretical approaches- You’ll have access to industry standard digital film cameras, editing programmes, and audio equipment - we’ll teach you how to get the most from the tech whether you’re on location in Dorset’s beautiful scenery, on set in the Sound Stage, or in the post-production editing suites.- Work alongside internationally recognised film lecturers and practitioners - Choose optional modules to specialise in a particular area of interest to match your career ambitions- Make invaluable industry connections during an optional 30-week work placement with organisations such as The Walt Disney Company, Signal Productions, NorthLight Media and Curtain Calls Production- Within 15 months of completing their course, 93% of our students were employed or in further study. Many companies and productions have trainee roles suitable for holders of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Starting roles in production include Edit Assistant, Post-production Runner, Camera Assistant or Sound Assistant (ScreenSkills).


Course Accreditation

The International Moving Image Society is a highly respected professional body, uniquely placed to assure, encourage and support industry relevance in media production courses. All of our courses within the Media Production Department have received accreditation in recognition of their industry-standard teaching.


Foundation Year

This course includes a foundation year option for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course.. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the media & communication skills required for this course, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the full degree.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 19,700per year

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

UCAS Points

UCAS Points : 48 - 72

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University information

Bournemouth University

Bournemouth University

  • University League Table

    55th

  • Campus address

    Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus, Fern Barrow, Poole, Poole, BH12 5BB, England

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Opportunity of a work placement on all undergraduate courses and most postgraduate courses.
Home to the UK's only Centre for Excellence in Media Practice (CEMP).
Recognised by the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) as a centre of excellence in tourism.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Drama, Dance & Cinematics

    61st out of 95 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 198
    126 64%

    68th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    55.0 55%

    64th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.86 72%

    84th

    31

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