Film & TV Production (with Foundation Year option) BA (Hons)

Film & TV Production is all about teamwork. Our industry professionals inspire you to excel whether it’s for multi or single camera studio shows, documentaries, or dramas. Try your hand at everything in our professional studios and find your passion.

Why study BA (Hons) Film & Television Production at BU?

  • From week 1 of your studies you’ll be guided to put your unique mark on creating broadcasts in TV studios designed to the same spec as the BBC and ITV studios, as well as taught skills to use high-end tech on location shoots – with the Jurassic Coast, New Forest, and vibrant town centre on your door step there’ll be plenty to explore and capture 

  • Learn from a team of experienced academics and media professionals. We’re producers, directors, film makers and practitioners who have worked across a range of film and television production including drama, documentary and factual, children’s television, entertainment, live broadcast and more
  • Collaborate with your classmates in a simulated broadcast house supporting one another to bring your authentic ideas to life. Your studies are designed to combine theory, technical skills, and practical applications.

  • You'll graduate career-ready with 93% of our graduates in employment 15 months after their studies. 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)
  • You’ll gain real-world professional experience and skills necessary to build credibility and impress future employers on work placements at organisations such as the BBC, Sky and Warner Bros.

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. 

BA (Hons) Award
September Start
Full-time Study Mode
3 - 5 years Duration
FT00/FT01 UCAS Code

Entry Requirements For This Course

For September 2025 entry: 104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A levels or equivalent.  BTEC Extended Diploma: 112 tariff points (Grade DMM). T Levels: Merit (120 UCAS tariff points) All subjects are considered.

Foundation Year Entry Requirements for September 2025 entry: 48 - 72 UCAS tariff points.

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