Bournemouth University

BA (Hons) Film Production and Cinematography

Bournemouth UniversityWiltshire College and University Centre, Salisbury

Course overview

Become a creative, collaborative and reflective practitioner, able to contribute and shape the present and future film, television and related industries.

Key highlights

  • Option of a minimum 30-week industry placement year
  • Develops creative, collaborative and reflective film practitioners
  • Prepares graduates to shape film, television and related industries

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — For September 2026 entry: 104 to 120 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BCC to BBB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications.
  • A-level: BCC-BBB — including a minimum of 2
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
  • T-level: Merit — We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM) and T Levels (Merit).

Scholarships

  • BU Academic Excellence Scholarship (International)

    £2,500 (tuition fee reduction) for the first year of your study (Level C, I or H).

    Up to £2,500
  • BU Music Scholarships

    Music scholars receive free music lessons and other benefits in kind, such as examination fees and assistance with buying music. This amounts to approximately £600 per year.

  • BU Sport Scholarship

    £0 to £5,000 and/or sport science support.

Careers this course leads to

  • Cinematographer
  • Camera operator
  • Film director
  • Film and video editor
  • Television production assistant
  • Producer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £19,635

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Bournemouth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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