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Film Production & Cinematography, BA (Hons), Bournemouth University (BU)

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Bournemouth University (BU)

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The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
BA (Hons)Full-time3 - 4 yearsSeptemberGBP 9250 per yearGBP 18700 per year

About Film Production & Cinematography, BA (Hons) - at Bournemouth University (BU)

Why study BA (Hons) Film Production & Cinematography?

  • Produce individual and collaboratively authored work to industry standards 
  • Gain a critical understanding of current issues and opportunities at the forefront of the film, television and related industries 
  • Develop the intellectual tools and techniques required to deal with issues systematically and creatively 
  • Learn from experienced industry professionals and academics who will help you develop the skills necessary to be successful in the competitive world of film and television 
  • Follow in the footsteps of graduates who have gone on to work in various roles on high profile and prestigious productions such as Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Avengers: Endgame, Wonder Woman 1984. 

Please note: This course is delivered at Wiltshire College & University Centre, Salisbury. Please visit their website to book onto one of their Spring Open Days.

Industry standard equipment 

You’ll develop your craft skills using digital cinema cameras including the Sony FS7 and FS5, and also professional 16mm and 35mm celluloid film cameras, nonlinear edit suites, 16mm Steenbeck editing tables, location lighting, dollies and track. Over the course of your studies, you will also learn production skills including producing, directing, production management, and screenwriting. 

Notes about fees for this course

September 2025 entry:

  • £9,250 per year (UK, ROI & CI)
  • £18,700 per year (Int'l) 
  • Placement year: £1,850

For fees and funding information please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ug-funding

Entry requirements

For September 2025 entry: The entry requirements for this course are 104 - 120 tariff points from 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. BTEC Extended Diploma DMM. All subjects considered. 

Please see below some examples of the qualifications for entry onto Year 1 for September 2024 entry:

  • China: Chinese Senior High School Graduation Certificate (Huikao) average 80%, or Gaokao 61-71%. Grade depends on the course
  • France: Baccalaureate with 11.5–12.5 overall or 10.5-11.5 (international option)
  • Hong Kong: HKDSE Diploma (4,4,3 to 4,4,4 from three subjects). Grade depends on the course
  • India: All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Standard XII) 60-70%
  • Spain: Titulo de Bachillerato with 6 - 7. Grade depends on the course
  • Turkey: Devlet Lise Diplomasi/Lise Bitirme Diplomasi 3.5/5.0 or 70%

For September 2025 entry: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent.

For more information check out our International entry requirements.

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