Birmingham City University

BSc Digital Film Production with a Foundation Year

Birmingham City University

Course overview

The BSc Digital Film Production with a Foundation Year at Birmingham City University is suitable for students who want to build both technical and creative skills in filmmaking. It aims to create skilled filmmakers who possess the technical, creative, and business knowledge necessary for jobs in digital video across different industries. The course also includes an extra foundation year to help students strengthen their academic background.

During the programme, students will learn about essential areas of film production, such as story design, visual composition, film theory, camera testing, digital production processes, and post-production methods. The foundation year offers a wide range of subjects that prepare students for the main course, ensuring they understand the basics of filmmaking before moving on to advanced topics. Students will also gain practical experience using top-quality facilities, including four professional TV studios at The Parkside Building.

This four-year full-time course is delivered at the City Centre Campus, and students can join an active filmmaking community and collaborate with their peers in areas like acting, music, photography, fashion, and theatre.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • Students can submit qualifications that are equivalent to A Levels, with a minimum of CDD grades. This must equal a total of 80 UCAS Tariff points. 
  • They may also provide an International Baccalaureate diploma if they achieve at least 24 points overall.

English Proficiency:

  • Candidates who are non-native English speakers should have an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with at least 5.5 in each skill area.

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

  • Bowater Financial Assistance Award

  • Graduate Scholarship

    20% fee discount for BCU graduates undertaking Master’s or PhD study.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • International Postgraduate Scholarships

    BCU is offering a scholarship of £3,000 to all self-funding international postgraduate students joining BCU on a full-time postgraduate taught Master’s degree in 2026.

    Up to £3,000

  • 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

The following are potential careers for students who earn a BSc Digital Film Production with a Foundation Year degree from Birmingham City University:

  • Cinematographer 
  • Camera Operator 
  • Technician 
  • Director 
  • Production Assistant 
  • Editor

Cost of study

For the academic year 2025/26, international students who want to study the Birmingham City University BSc Digital Film Production with a Foundation Year programme will need to pay £17,690 each year for tuition. Please keep in mind that this fee might increase by up to 5% each year while you are in the course.

Admission

Interested candidates can apply for this course through the university's online application portal. Those who need help with the application process can get in touch with one of our trained counsellors for support.

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