Film
BA (Hons)
Key facts
UCAS code
P303
Start dates
September 2019 / September 2020
Location
Course length
Full time: 3 years, or 4 if a work placement is chosen
Part time: 5 - 8 years
Department
School of Arts
UCAS Tariff Points
112
Overview
Whether you want to be the next Tarantino, a screenwriter or become a critic, our Film degree delivers the core skills that you'll need to succeed. You'll gain hands-on practice in film-making and build the technical competencies that are vital for your career. We designed this course to professional industry standards, you'll learn:
- film production
- film criticism
- film history
- how to apply these techniques and ideas to your own work.
You can specialise in:
- screenwriting
- production management
- new media
- independent film.
In year 2 you can apply to a year-long paid internship at Universal Studios in London. And in your final year you can opt to do a work placement or a live, industry-mentored project.
Our established links with the film industry enable students to meet professionals at regular film events. Our students have worked on productions including Skyfall, Slumdog Millionaire, Inglourious Basterds, Saturday Kitchen and Downton Abbey.
How to apply
Typical offers
UCAS Tariff Points: 112
A Level: BBC
IB Points: 30
BTEC: DMM
Wherever possible we make our conditional offers using the UCAS Tariff. This combination of A-level grades would be just one way of achieving the UCAS Tariff points for this course.
- AS-levels will be recognised in place of a maximum of 1 A-level; may include 12-unit vocational A-level
- Other A-level equivalent qualifications will be considered
For combined honours, normally the offer will lie between the offer quoted for each subject.
Entry requirements
Specific entry requirements
Please also see the University's general entry requirements.
English requirements for visas
If you need a student visa to enter the UK you will need to meet the UK Visas and Immigration minimum language requirements as well as the University's requirements. Find out more about English language requirements.
Pathways courses for international and EU students
If you do not meet the entry requirements for this degree, or if you would like more preparation before you start, you can take an international foundation course. Once you enrol, you will have a guaranteed pathway to this degree if you pass your foundation course with the required grades.
If you only need to meet the language requirements, you can take our pre-sessional English course. You will develop key language and study skills for academic success and you will not need to take an external language test to progress to your degree.
Terms and Conditions of Enrolment
When you accept our offer, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of Enrolment. You should therefore read those conditions before accepting the offer.
Credit transfer
Many of our courses consider applications for entry with credit for prior learning. Each application is individually assessed by our credit entry tutors.
If you would like more information about whether or not you may be eligible for the award of credit, for example from an HND, partly-completed degree or foundation degree, please contact our Admissions team.
We operate the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). All undergraduate single modules are equivalent to 7.5 ECTS credits and double modules to 15 ECTS credits. More about ECTS credits.
Application process
Full time Home / EU applicants
Apply through UCASPart time Home / EU applicants
Apply direct to the UniversityInternational applicants
Apply direct to the UniversityFull time applicants can also apply through UCAS
Tuition fees
Questions about fees?
Contact Student Finance on:
Tuition fees
Please note tuition fees for Home/EU students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by government. Tuition fees for International students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students.
Oxford Brookes University intends to maintain its fees for new and returning home and EU students at the maximum permitted level.
Please be aware that some courses will involve some additional costs that are not covered by your fees. Specific additional costs for this course, if any, are detailed below.
Learning and assessment
In Year 1, you will establish your creative, critical and professional skills in film production.
Year 2 will build on your understanding and confidence and you will:
- develop your critical insight and creative proficiency
- explore film style and digital technologies for research
You can then chose to:
- further enhance your production skills and knowledge of short film development and production management
- engage with the exhibition and distribution sectors
- explores the careers of independent filmmakers and the independent sector
- examine film stardom
- carry out an independent study module and either conduct an in-depth research project or develop a short film or screenwriting project.
In your final year, you will focus on the development and production of a major critical or creative project. And a compulsory work placement or live project will prepare you for employment.
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Study modules
Please note: As our courses are reviewed regularly as part of our quality assurance framework, the modules you can choose from may vary from that shown here. The structure of the course may also mean some modules are not available to you.
Learning and teaching
We use a variety of teaching and learning activities:
Tutorials
Help you to develop ideas and track the progression of your projects. You will also get detailed feedback on your formative (developmental) and summative (assessed) work.
Skills workshops
These hands-on sessions used in the creative modules will help you develop specific abilities or techniques to benefit your practice.
Technical Demonstrations
Accessed through the School of Arts’ innovative ‘Skills Carousel’ sessions, these will teach you technical competence with a range of production equipment.
Work-based Learning
Central to your compulsory final year module, you'll have help in finding a work placement or live project. Placements are available in sectors including film/media production, journalism, exhibition, film festivals, or research.
Live Projects
An entrepreneurial alternative to work placements. Working in a group with other students to deliver a specific project or event which will often be public-facing.
- Lectures and seminars
- Placement
- Other learning activities (including group work, research, conferences etc.)
Year 1
- Lectures and seminars - 22%
- Placement - 0%
- Other learning activities (including group work, research, conferences etc.) - 78%
Year 2
- Lectures and seminars - 15%
- Placement - 0%
- Other learning activities (including group work, research, conferences etc.) - 85%
Year 3 (optional placement year)
- Lectures and seminars - 0%
- Placement - 100%
- Other learning activities (including group work, research, conferences etc.) - 0%
Year 4 (or year 3 if no placement)
- Lectures and seminars - 13%
- Placement - 12%
- Other learning activities (including group work, research, conferences etc.) - 75%
Learning and teaching percentages are indicative. There may be slight year-on-year variations.
Field trips
Recent field trips have included:
- visits to local cinemas (eg The Ultimate Picture Palace)
- events at the London Film Festival
- a week in New York, including the Museum of the Moving Image and NBC Studios
- a week in Berlin during the Berlinale
- the Cannes Film Festival in May.
The cost of an optional field trip is not included in your course tuition fee, and a separate fee will apply. Please contact our Enquiry Centre (see 'Contact us') if you would like more information about the field trip(s) on this course.
Assessment
Assessment methods used on this course
The course is 100% assessed through coursework. All group work is supported and monitored closely to ensure fairness and maximum participation.
This course encourages you to think and behave like a professional and you will have the opportunity to:
- use cutting-edge digital methodologies
- pitch story ideas
- create scripts
- direct short films
- design a programme for a local independent cinema
- organise and run our popular Student Film Festival.
- Written
- Coursework
- Practical
Year 1
- Written - 0%
- Coursework - 100%
- Practical - 0%
Year 2
- Written - 0%
- Coursework - 100%
- Practical - 0%
Year 3 (optional placement year)
- Written - 0%
- Coursework - 0%
- Practical - 100%
Year 4 (or year 3 if no placement)
- Written - 0%
- Coursework - 100%
- Practical - 0%
Assessment method percentages are indicative. There may be slight year-on-year variations.
Study Abroad
You may be able to go on a European or international study exchange while you are at Brookes. Most exchanges take place in the second year. Although we will help as much as we can with your plans, ultimately you are responsible for organising and funding this study abroad.
After you graduate
Career prospects
Our exciting and varied curriculum will make you stand out from the crowd when applying for a variety of careers in the film and media industry: from film, TV and media journalism to research; from production management for film and TV companies to creative writing for the screen. The professional contacts developed during the work placement will enhance your opportunities in TV and the film industry.
Our graduates have recently secured positions including Research Coordinator at Universal Pictures, Marketing Assistant at Be At TV, PA to the Commercial Director of Icon Films and freelance make-up artist at Pinewood Studios.
Further study
Students can choose to continue their study of film at postgraduate level with our MA in Popular Cinema, or pursue doctoral level supervised research.
Student profiles
Our Staff
Dr James Cateridge
I teach undergraduate modules on the film industry, national cinemas and film festivals and exhibition. My postgraduate teaching is in industrial studies and film cultures.
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