BSc Digital Film Production with a Foundation Year

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.

Birmingham City University (BCU) was founded in 1843 and is a leading institution in Birmingham, England. The university has multiple campuses, including the City Centre Campus, which focuses on promoting academic excellence and providing professional training. 

BCU collaborates with creative industries and various companies in technology, finance, and healthcare to provide students with practical learning opportunities. The university has over 50 professional accreditations, ensuring that its graduates have recognised qualifications.

BCU also prioritises sustainability, aiming for net-zero carbon emissions by 2030. It actively supports its students, including refugees and asylum seekers, through the University of Sanctuary programme. Additionally, BCU promotes gender equality and has earned the Athena Swan Bronze Institutional Award for its commitment to fair opportunities for all.

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.

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.

Birmingham City University offers various scholarships to support international students with their studies. One of them is the International Scholarship, which can reduce tuition fees by up to £2,000 for international students in undergraduate programmes. Another scholarship is the Women in STEAM Scholarship, offered by BCU International College, which gives £2,500 to women studying in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics fields.

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

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.