Overview

The Film Production (Hons) at Arts University Bournemouth provides students with an industry-focused education that balances traditional practices with modern digital filmmaking protocols. This programme is designed to immerse learners in the complex creative processes required for contemporary cinema and media. By joining this course, you become part of a prestigious creative community with a global reputation for excellence in the film business.

Why Film Production (Hons) at Arts University Bournemouth?

Choosing this programme means joining the Bournemouth Film School, the largest of its kind in the United Kingdom outside the capital. The university maintains an international reputation, with alumni contributing to Oscar-winning productions, major BBC dramas, and documentaries. Students benefit from an environment that encourages multi-disciplinary collaboration, working alongside peers in acting, costume, and makeup to mirror professional studio environments.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: GBP 19950 per year
National fee: GBP 9790 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum provides a solid grounding in fundamental practices while exploring advanced digital production techniques. Students gain experience with various formats, including celluloid film and manual editing, to understand the heritage and future of the craft. Modules may include:

Film Production
Digital Production
Modern Filmmaking Protocols
Traditional Practices
Celluloid Film
Post-production
Production Design
Screenwriting
Cinematography

Careers with Film Production (Hons)

Graduates from this programme are highly sought after in the global film and media industries. Many have secured roles at major international studios such as DreamWorks, while others contribute to high-profile television projects for the BBC. The course prepares students for diverse career paths, including directing, editing, production design, and cinematography. Recent alumni success includes significant roles in Academy Award-winning international features and BAFTA-recognised productions.

Programme Structure

At this level, you’re asked to consider how film production relates to the current media environment and our course of study. You’re introduced to the core principles of film production through technical tuition, practical application and historical and contextual study.

During Level 5, your specialist skills are developed, your practical and critical abilities are enhanced, and you become further accustomed to the teamwork that’s an essential feature of the film production process.

Final year students demonstrate their abilities within their respective specialist roles and their commitment to the collective responsibility for the pre-production, production and postproduction of graduation films. Level 6 enables you to develop and consolidate your specialist production roles, building on your previous learning.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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64

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Visual Arts Film Studies View 378 other Bachelors in Visual Arts in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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64

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

The standard offers for degree courses include:

GCE A Levels – BBB at A Level excluding General Studies, or 120 UCAS Tariff points

Foundation Diploma in Art and Design at Pass

BTEC Level 3 Diploma at Distinction* Distinction

BTEC/OCR Extended Diploma at Distinction, Merit, Merit

RSL/UAL Diploma – must be combined with other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to 112-120 UCAS Tariff points

RSL/ UAL Extended Diploma at Merit

A combination of BTEC Subsidiary Diploma and A Levels – equivalent to 120 UCAS Tariff points

Three BTEC Subsidiary Diploma passes at Grade Merit

Scottish Highers – five passes at Grade C or above

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

19950 GBP / year

≈ 19950 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Additional Details

2nd year International/EU

£17,950/£19,950

3rd year

£16,950

Living costs

Bournemouth

United Kingdom

700 - 1000 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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