Film (with Foundation Year option) (Hons)

Overview

Why study BA (Hons) Film at BU?

• Study a variety of aspects of filmmaking such as distribution, marketing, buying, fundraising and film production, through a combination of practical and theoretical approaches
• Access industry standard digital film cameras, editing programmes and audio equipment throughout your degree
• Work alongside internationally recognised film lecturers and practitioners  
• Choose optional modules to specialise in a particular area of interest to match your career ambitions
• Make invaluable industry connections during an optional 30-week work placement with organisations such as The Walt Disney Company, Signal Productions, NorthLight Media and Curtain Calls Production.
• Within 15 months of completing their course, 95% of our students were employed or in further study. 

Foundation year: We have a foundation year option for UK students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the media & communication skills required for this course, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the full degree. 

Careers

This Film (with Foundation Year option) (Hons) degree at Bournemouth University seeks to generate enterprising and entrepreneurial practitioners that are not only geared up to work in industry as it currently stands, but to have an active role in shaping how it may be in the future.