Study location	United Kingdom, University Square Campus
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 Years
Study language	English
Awards	BA Hons
Course code	W313

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Upload documents in original language and translations. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL, Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or other equivalent IELTS: 6.0 (with no skill level below 5.5) CAE: overall score of 169

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. Audition is a part of admission process

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. beds.ac.uk/..xt-year/film-production#about

Overview

This industry-facing, entrepreneurial-focused course places emphasis on providing the skills you will need to achieve success in business and filmmaking.

This business model is an important differentiator, and in addition to offering a 70/30 practice/theory balance, places strong emphasis on developing a business model for start-up film companies.

It also has a focus on real world and real work experience, an approach that will provide you with the knowledge and expertise you will need to establish a career in this challenging industry.

Programme structure

Units

- Film Production (MED050-1) Compulsory
- Making Images (MED047-1) Compulsory
- Making Sound (MED048-1) Compulsory
- Reading The Screen (MED049-1) Compulsory
- Writing For The Screen (MED051-1) Compulsory
- Becoming A Freelancer (MED062-2) Compulsory
- Cinema And Narrative (MED060-2) Compulsory
- Fiction Filmmaking (MED059-2) Compulsory
- Non-Fiction Filmmaking (MED061-2) Compulsory
- Screenwriting (MED064-2) Optional
- Sound Post-Production (MED063-2) Optional
- Contemporary Theory And Practices (MED061-3) Compulsory
- Major Project: Film (MED064-3) Compulsory
- Post Production For Sound And Image (MED062-3) Compulsory
- Project Development: Film (MED063-3) Compulsory

Career opportunities

Real world learning has been written into the core curriculum of the degree at all levels. At level 4 it will be `like real world, but at level 5 students will be required to take part in projects with live briefs as part of the Freelancer unit.At level 6 real world elements include a live pitch to Industry professionals at the start of the Major project, professional practice throughout, and the `degree showcase which students will put on as the culmination of their major project and to which industry personnel and employers will be invited. Industry speakers will be part of learning at all levels.