Birmingham City University

BSc Digital Film Production

Birmingham City University

Course overview

The BSc Digital Film Production programme at Birmingham City University is designed to equip students with essential skills in film production technology, from scripts to the big screen. The 3-year programme nurtures students' creativity and ideas through the use of industry-standard tools, cameras and lighting, enabling them to apply technology in the  creation of innovative digital production.

Throughout the BSc Digital Film Production programme from Birmingham City University, students will learn to integrate audio-visual technologies with production processes, developing knowledge, understanding and skills relevant to the production of digital film content and to the wider film, television and video industries. Through the use of picture finishing software including Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, Da Vinci Resolve, and Logic Pro, students will be encouraged to develop an extensive portfolio of work in addition to that produced for assessment.

Entry requirements

To apply for the BSc Digital Film Production programme at Birmingham City University, you will need to submit a personal statement highlighting your reason for applying for the programme, along with your academic transcript, an employer's reference or a portfolio that showcases your creative skills. 

Grade Requirements:

Applicants are expected to possess 112 UCAS tariff points with qualifications equivalent to A-levels in any relevant subject area.

English Proficiency: 

If English is not the first language you speak, you will need to show that you have a good understanding of English. Usually, this means getting an overall score of 6.0 in the IELTS test, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each section of the test. The university also accepts similar scores from other English language tests, such as PTE or TOEFL.

Scholarships

  • Accelerate Scholarship

    If you come from a lower income family or household, you could receive an offer that is up to four grades below our normal entry requirements – and possibly claim a £1,000 scholarship too.

    Up to £1,000
  • International Undergraduate Scholarships

    BCU is offering a guaranteed scholarship of £5,000 to all self-funding international undergraduate students joining BCU on a full-time degree in September 2026.

    Up to £5,000
  • Sports Scholarship

    Enhanced performance support funding.

  • The High Achievers' Scholarship

    You will be eligible for a £1,000 scholarship to get your university life off to a flying start.

    Up to £1,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BSc Digital Film Production programme at Birmingham City University can pursue various career roles, including:

  • Film Director 
  • Cinematographer 
  • Video Editor
  • Screenwriter 
  • Audio Engineer
  • Camera Operator

Cost of study

For international students, the yearly cost to the BSc Digital Film Production programme at Birmingham City University for the 2025/26 school year is £17,690.

Admission

You can apply for the BSc Digital Film Production UCAS or directly to the university.. If you would like help with your application, you can talk to our trained advisors.

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