BA (Hons) Film, Screen and Content Production at University of West London

Programme overview

This BA (Hons) Film, Screen and Content Production degree will help you develop into a confident, creative individual who can pitch an idea, shoot, edit and share content and is ready to build a career in the creative, entertainment and media industries. The course will teach you practical film, moving image and content production skills. You will learn how to take an idea, develop it by writing a script and then go on to produce a creative piece of work such as a film, a short reel or a podcast.

Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The BA (Hons) Film, Screen and Content Production degree equips you with the skills for a range of careers across the film and screen industries by focusing on the creation of different kinds of content for big screens, laptops and mobile devices. Along with teaching you the fundamentals of story-telling in the context of film and moving image, the course will teach you the production skills needed to make different types of content targeted at different audiences. Modules include: English Literature I: History, Form and Genre; English Literature II: Critical Approaches (double credit module); Video Production; Video Documentary Production; Foundations of Creative Writing; The Canon Reloaded; Media Content Production; Industry Experience; Worldbuilding; Contemporary Writers and the City.

Career pathways

There is a range of potential jobs for Film, Screen and Content Production graduates. You could go on to build a career in fields including film and television, publishing and journalism. Job roles include: content creator; social media manager; filmmaker; YouTuber; camera operator; video editor; production assistant; researcher.

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Entry requirements

104; UCAS points required; from level 3 qualifications; These can include: three (or more) A-Level / AVCE passes at grade C or above, with at least two GCSE passes (9-4 / A*-C) in English and Maths. an Edexcel GNVQ at an advanced level (or equivalent) at merit level. Alternatively, you will be considered if you have achieved one subject at GCE Advanced level and Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, supported by at least two GCSE passes (9-4 / A*-C) in English and Maths. equivalent qualifications obtained through a National Diploma, Access, NVQ and a variety of other pre-University level qualifications, including International and European Baccalaureate. Mature applicants (aged 21+): If you do not hold the qualifications listed but have relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis. Level 5 (year 2) entry To directly enter the second year of this course, you will need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 120 undergraduate credits at Level 4 or a CertHE in a related subject area. Level 6 (year 3) entry To directly enter the third year of this course, you need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 240 undergraduate credits (at Levels 4 and 5), a DipHE, foundation degree or HND in a related subject area. IELTS 6.0 overall or above. You need to meet our English language requirement – a minimum of IELTS 5.5 for each of the four individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). UCAS/course code: W888.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, September 2027). Source

International applicants: GBP 17,250 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, September 2027). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-apply-undergraduates

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