Program Overview

Film and Television Production BA (Hons)

Overview

This course nurtures your passions and helps you build a career in film and TV. You learn the practical aspects of film and television production, and film in our industry-standard facilities, which includes two television studios, a fully operational radio station, digital film production equipment, and grading and edit suites.

Top Reasons to Study Film and TV Production at Teesside University

• Industry links that launch careers: our partnership with ITV Signpost opens the door to exciting real-world opportunities.
• Career ready: our partnership with ITV Signpost opens the door to exciting real-world opportunities.
• Student satisfaction: 94.4% of media studies students agreed that staff were good at explaining things.
• State-of-the-art facilities: get hands-on with professional-grade equipment including digital cameras with motion control rigs, green screen sound stages, broadcast studios and more.
• A thriving creative hub: our campus sits at the centre of a growing broadcasting community.
• Financial support: you may be eligible to apply for a range of scholarships.
• Powered by Adobe and Apple: we’re Europe’s first Adobe Creative Campus and an Apple Distinguished School.

Course Structure

Year 1 Core Modules

• Collaboration Project
• Introduction to Film and Television Production: Key Craft Principles and Skills
• Introduction to the Creative Industries
• Screen Cultures: Visual Methods and Critical Responses

Year 2 Core Modules

• Advanced Storytelling and Production Specialisms: From Script to Screen
• Creative Research Project
• Industry Project
• Working in the Creative Industries

Optional Work Placement Year

• Work placement

Final-Year Core Modules

• Major Project
• Professional Practice

How You Learn

You learn through industry standard creative practice and modules which expand cultural and industry knowledge. You use state-of-the-art media facilities to produce media of the highest standard.

How You Are Assessed

Assessment methods include:

• Practical projects
• Written assignments
• Presentations
• Group work

Entry Requirements

• 96-112 points from any combination of recognised Level 3 qualifications.
• Consideration is also given to students without formal qualifications but with evidence of practical media production experience at an appropriate level.

Employability

Previous students have gone on to work at BBC, ITV and major production studios such as Pinewood.

Information for International Applicants

• Qualifications: International applicants - find out what qualifications you need by selecting your country below.
• Useful information: Visit our international pages for useful information for non-UK students and applicants.

Tuition Fees

• Full-time: £9,535 a year (UK applicants), £17,000 a year (international applicants)
• Part-time: £4,635 (120 credits)

Other Course Routes

• Foundation year: Study this course with a foundation year if you need additional preparation or if you don't have sufficient grades to join Year 1.
• Work placement: Study this course with an optional work placement year, at no extra cost.