Television Production
Bournemouth University
UCAS Code: W621 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
104–120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two A-levels.
102 - 118 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 A-levels or equivalent
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade C (or grade 4 in the reformed GCSE grading) or equivalent qualifications
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
An overall score of 28 - 31 points.
Distinction*, Distinction (104 UCAS tariff points)
Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff
Distinction*, Distinction (104 UCAS tariff points)
Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
104 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.
104 - 120 tariff points from Scottish Highers
T Level
120 UCAS tariff points
UCAS Tariff
104 - 120 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
About this course
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If you want to produce Netflix box sets, direct BBC news, live sport outside broadcasts, or award-winning music videos; this degree will give you the skills, knowledge and confidence to turn your dreams into reality. During this course, you’ll produce your own programmes alongside industry professionals, giving you hands-on experience as well as a solid grounding in real-world, professional television production.
**Why study BA (Hons) Television Production at BU?**
- From the very beginning, you’ll create content in the TV studio and out on location, produce, direct, operate camera and sound equipment, vision mix, edit, present, arrange lighting, floor manage and much more
- You’ll learn how to use the latest technology in our brand new, state-of-the-art 4K studios and control rooms. These are probably the biggest and best facilities available to students anywhere in the UK
- You’ll 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
- You’ll join a team of talented, motivated students learning how to tell stories with video. You’ll form your own production companies and produce your own content
- You'll graduate career-ready with 93% of our graduates who are in employment 15 months after their studies (source DiscoverUni 2023)
- You’ll gain the real-world experience necessary to 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.
Modules
Year 1: Concept to Screen | Media Scholarship | Negotiated Project | Television Craft | Television Principles | Understanding Media
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Bournemouth University
Department of Media Production
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