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
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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 optional30-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 ofour courses within the Media Production Department have received accreditation in recognition of their industry-standard teaching.
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Key information
Next start date:
September 2025, September 2026
Location:
Ƶ, Talbot Campus
Duration:
3 years full-time with an optional 20 day placement, or 4 years full-time with a minimum 30-week placement. Foundation year: 4 years full-time with an optional 20 day placement, or 5 years full-time with a minimum 30-week placement
Accreditations:
International Moving Image Society
Required subjects:
All subjects considered
Entry requirements:
For September 2025 entry:104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended پdz:DMM. Foundation year: 48-72 UCAS tariff points.For more information check out our full entry requirements.
International entry requirements:
For September 2025 entry: If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0with minimum 5.5in each component or equivalent. For more information check out our International entry requirements.