Film, Television and Radio (with a foundation year)
UCAS Code: W622
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
54-16 point scale from A*-E. Other combinations possible. A DD EEE
AS
20-6 point scale from A-E. Can be used in conjunction with other qualifications at the Advanced Level or equivalent.
Pass overall with 45 credits at Pass
Extended Project
28-8 scale. To be considered alongside other L3 quals
Tarrif points from composite elements of IB. Made up of 6 components - usually comprising of 3 subjects at 'higher level' and 3 at 'standard' level. Opportunity to add on to points with extended essay and theory of knowledge. All the above attract UCAS points. Potential to meet the points by not passing all six component of qualification
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Other combinations available.
OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate
28-8 point scale. Can be considered alongside other L3 qualifications to meet required entry criteria
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
112-32 point scale between D*D*-PP. Can be considered along with L3 qualifications to meet required entry criteria
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
56-16 point scale. Can be considered along with other L3 qualifications to meet required entry criteria
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
168-48 point scale with DMM being 128 and over. Can be considered alongside other L3 quals if under PPP.
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma
84-24 point scale. Can be considered alonsige other L3 qualifications to meet required entry criteria
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
56-16 point scale. Can be considered alongside other L3 qualifications to meet required entry criteria
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
84-24 point scale. Can be considered alonsige other L3 qualifications to meet required entry criteria
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
28-8 point scale. Can be considered alongside other L3 quals.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
112-32 point scale. Can be considered alongside other L3 quals
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
56-16 point scale. Can be considered alongside other L3 quals to meet points.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
168-48 point scale. MMM equates to 96. Grades under that can be considered alongside other L3 quals.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
84-24 point scale. Can be considered alonsige other L3 quals to meet points.
Offered in conjunction with Scottish Higher. One B grade is equivalent to 48 points.
33-15 point scale between A-D grades. 48 point equivalent is one B grade and one C grade.
UCAS Tariff
About this course
This BA degree is for people who want to focus on the research, analysis and practice of film, TV and radio production.
This course will give you a solid understanding of the critical and production elements of film and broadcasting. It is ideal if you want to gain skills in order to work in film, television or radio. You’ll also be given the opportunity to specialise in an area of the entertainment industry as you progress through your degree.
Our Film, Television and Radio degree focuses on writing, presenting, producing, editing, analysing and preparing programmes and films for audiences. There will be regular opportunities to attend film festivals, residential trips, networking events and studio visits.
Some of our lecturers have previous experience working in the broadcast industry and have association with a number of industry organisations such as The Royal Television Society, The Writers Guild and the Radio Academy.
On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BA (Hons) Film, Television and Radio
Modules
Year 1 (Core) Creative Radio, Creative Television Production, Film Practice: Process and Deconstruction
Year 2 (Core) Researching Film and Broadcasting
Year 3 (Core) Media Project, Media Entertainment: Performance and Drama
The Uni
Sixth Form College, Stoke on Trent
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