Film Studies and Production BA
Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom
Course overview
The Film Studies and Production degree at Queen’s offers a unique blend of filmmaking and critical thinking. Students will acquire advanced knowledge and skills in digital production, screenwriting, directing, cinematography, sound design and editing, as well as developing their understanding of film and screen cultures and industries. Classes take place in the cinemas of the Queen’s Film Theatre, and in our dedicated Film Studio, which features full broadcast-quality LED lighting and green screen.
Students benefit from our cutting-edge digital production facilities including offline and online editing suites and high-definition cameras, and lighting and grip kits for location work. Across the programme practice-based learning is framed by the study of film and screen concepts, critical contexts, and current industrial practices. This approach encourages our students to become creative and critical practitioners with highly developed audio-visual literacy and communication skills that enhance the employability of our graduates within the media and creative industries sector.
Key highlights
- Combines practical filmmaking with critical study of film and screen cultures
- Develops skills in screenwriting, directing, cinematography, sound design and editing
- Classes held in the cinemas of the Queen's Film Theatre
- Dedicated film studio with broadcast-quality LED lighting and green screen
- Offline and online editing suites, HD cameras and location lighting kits
- Practice-based learning framed by current industrial practices
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBB — BBB
Scholarships
County Antrim Grand Jury Bursary
Approximately £1500 depending on funding available.
Early Confirmation Award
Funding Amount - £1500
Up to £1,500International Undergraduate Scholarships
This award is £3500 (fee rate 1) for first year of study; £4000 (fee rate 2) for first year of study.
INTO Progressors Scholarship
£1500 reduction in tuition fees for first year of study.
Up to £1,500LLB Senior Status International Scholarship
Scholarships Value - £4000
Up to £4,000Queen's Loyalty Scholarship
20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesQueen’s Family Scholarship
20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesRoyal Academy of Engineering: Engineering Leaders Scholarship Programme
Funding Amount: £5000 - £10,000
Up to £5,000Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Undergraduate
50% reduction on full tuition fees paid for all years of a programme, up to a maximum of four years (including advanced entry into Year 2 or Year 3).
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Film director
- Screenwriter
- Cinematographer
- Film editor
- Sound designer
- Television production assistant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £4,985 (NI/ROI), £9,790 (GB) | International: £24,600
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 Queen's University Belfast, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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