Art, Media and American Studies

BA (Hons) FILM AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION

Key details 

BA (HONS) FILM AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION

Start Year
2023
Attendance
Full Time
Award
Degree of Bachelor of Arts
UCAS course code
W6P3
Entry Requirements
ABB
Duration (years)
3

Assessment for Year 1

You’ll be assessed via both individual assignments and group projects. Your production modules will have an emphasis on creative practice assignments, and you’ll hone your skills of critical analysis in your modules on the history and theory of film and television. You’ll have the option in some theoretical modules to be assessed through creative practice: you might be required to produce a script of your own to explore questions of film history. All your assessments will help strengthen your creative and critical thinking and give you skills that are attractive to future employers. 
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Assessment for Year 2

Second year assessments will grow in length and complexity, and you’ll produce your own work more often.

BEGINNERS' LANGUAGE MODULES

You can select from a wide range of language modules. For more information, and for a full list of available module options, please visit our Language Options page.

September 2023 opportunities. Discover more   
Register interest   
Open Days   

Assessment for Year 3

The final year assessments will place more emphasis on your individual efforts, culminating in a creative-critical dissertation. 
September 2023 opportunities. Discover more   
Register interest   
Open Days   

Assessment for Year 1

You’ll be assessed via both individual assignments and group projects. Your production modules will have an emphasis on creative practice assignments, and you’ll hone your skills of critical analysis in your modules on the history and theory of film and television. You’ll have the option in some theoretical modules to be assessed through creative practice: you might be required to produce a script of your own to explore questions of film history. All your assessments will help strengthen your creative and critical thinking and give you skills that are attractive to future employers. 
September 2023 opportunities. Discover more   
Register interest   
Open Days   

Important Information

Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring and review of modules. Where this activity leads to significant change to a programme and modules, the University will endeavour to consult with affected students. The University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. Availability of optional modules may be restricted owing to timetabling, lack of demand, or limited places. Where this is the case, you will be asked to make alternative module choices and you will be supported during this process.

Students will take 120 credits across the year, 60 credits in Semester 1 and 60 credits in Semester 2. Students wishing to enrol on the 60-credit Film and Television Studies Semester Abroad module AMAM5037B in the Spring term must first seek approval from the Study Abroad Office and the Internationalisation Director.

Assessment for Year 2

Second year assessments will grow in length and complexity, and you’ll produce your own work more often.

BEGINNERS' LANGUAGE MODULES

You can select from a wide range of language modules. For more information, and for a full list of available module options, please visit our Language Options page.

September 2023 opportunities. Discover more   
Register interest   
Open Days   

Important Information

Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring and review of modules. Where this activity leads to significant change to a programme and modules, the University will endeavour to consult with affected students. The University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. Availability of optional modules may be restricted owing to timetabling, lack of demand, or limited places. Where this is the case, you will be asked to make alternative module choices and you will be supported during this process.

Students will take 120 credits (4 modules) across year 3. 60 credits in semester 1 and 60 credits in semester 2.

Assessment for Year 3

The final year assessments will place more emphasis on your individual efforts, culminating in a creative-critical dissertation. 
September 2023 opportunities. Discover more   
Register interest   
Open Days   

Important Information

Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring and review of modules. Where this activity leads to significant change to a programme and modules, the University will endeavour to consult with affected students. The University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. Availability of optional modules may be restricted owing to timetabling, lack of demand, or limited places. Where this is the case, you will be asked to make alternative module choices and you will be supported during this process.

Entry Requirements

A Levels

ABB

T Levels

Not accepted

BTEC

DDM excluding BTEC Public Services, Uniformed Services and Business Administration

Scottish highers

AAABB

Scottish highers advanced

BCC

Irish leaving certificate

3 subjects at H2, 3 subjects at H3

Access course

Access to Humanities and Social Sciences pathway accepted. Pass Access to HE Diploma with Distinction in 30 credits at Level 3 and Merit in 15 credits at Level 3

European Baccalaureate

75%

International Baccalaureate

32 points

GCSE offer

You are required to have Mathematics and English Language at a minimum of Grade C or Grade 4 or above at GCSE.

Additional entry requirements

UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experiences. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes. 

If you do not meet the academic requirements for direct entry, you may be interested in one of our  Foundation Year programmes

We welcome and value a wide range of alternative qualifications.  If you have a qualification which is not listed here, please contact us via Admissions Enquiries

We accept many international qualifications for entry to this course. View our International Students pages for specific information about your country. 

If you do not meet the academic and/or English requirements for direct entry our partner, INTO University of East Anglia offers guaranteed progression on to this undergraduate degree upon successful completion of a preparation programme. Depending on your interests, and your qualifications you can take a variety of routes to this degree: 

 

Important note 

Once enrolled onto your course at UEA, your progression and continuation (which may include your eligibility for study abroad, overseas experience, placement or year in industry opportunities) is contingent on meeting the assessment requirements which are relevant to the course on which you are enrolled. 

 

Students for whom english is a foreign language

Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):   

  • IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components) for year 1 entry   

We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.

If you do not yet meet the English language requirements for this course, INTO UEA offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study:   

Interviews

Most applicants will not be called for an interview and a decision will be made via UCAS Track. However, for some applicants an interview will be requested. Where an interview is required the Admissions Service will contact you directly to arrange a time.  

Gap year

We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year.  We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.  

Intakes

This course is open to UK and International applicants. The annual intake is in September each year.  
Course Reference Number: 6775440

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees  

View our information for Tuition Fees. 

Scholarships and Bursaries 

We are committed to ensuring that costs do not act as a barrier to those aspiring to come to a world leading university and have developed a funding package to reward those with excellent qualifications and assist those from lower income backgrounds. View our range of Scholarships for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates. 

 

Course related costs

View our information about Additional Course Fees. 
Course Reference Number: 6775440

How to Apply

Apply for this course through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Services (UCAS), using UCAS Hub.  

UCAS Hub is a secure online application system that allows you to apply for full-time undergraduate courses at universities and colleges in the United Kingdom. 

Your application does not have to be completed all at once. Register or sign in to UCAS to get started.  

Once you submit your completed application, UCAS will process it and send it to your chosen universities and colleges. 

The Institution code for the University of East Anglia is E14

View our guide to applying through UCAS for useful tips, key dates and further information: 

How to apply through UCAS 

Course Reference Number: 6775440
Key details
Attendance
Full Time
Award
Degree of Bachelor of Arts
UCAS course code
W6P3
Entry Requirements
ABB
Duration (years)
3
Explore the interplay between the history and theory of film and television with the practice of media production at UEA: an environment with a long-established history of creative practice. Develop your own creative vision and the skills needed to realise it under the guidance of expert staff in our state-of-the-art facilities. Our BA Film and Television Production is ranked in the top 20 for Media and Film Studies by 'The Guardian University Guide 2023'.
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