BA (Hons) in Film Production (with placement Year), Anglia Ruskin University

Cambridge - UK,

48 Months

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About this course

This BA (Hons) Film and Television Production course at ARU turns your passion for filmmaking into a career. It is highly practice-based, focusing around 80% practical filmmaking skills in scriptwriting, cinematography, editing, producing, and directing, with the remaining 20% dedicated to context and research. The course offers hands-on experience with digital formats from HD to 4K and analogue 16mm film, and by your final year, you'll be working with industry-level equipment such as Arri Alexa Mini cameras. You will produce various films and programmes, develop key technical skills, and have opportunities to collaborate with industry professionals. Support from award-winning lecturers whose work has screened at major networks and festivals greatly enhances your learning experience, preparing you for diverse roles in the film and television industry.

Why this course is highly recommended

This course is recognised by ScreenSkills with a quality-mark indicating it’s well-suited for preparing students for careers in the screen industries. It boasts industry connections, including links with local and national organisations, active participation in film festivals, internships, live briefs, and collaborative projects. Students benefit from practical training on high-end industry equipment and from lecturers who are active filmmakers or television producers with awards and international festival screenings. The course also offers numerous opportunities to showcase work at festivals, film competitions, and on YouTube.

Specialisation

Students can choose to keep a broad skill set or specialise in particular craft areas like producing, camera, or editing as they progress through the course.

Course fees

Application fees

1st year tuition fees

18.47L

Living cost

Degree requirements

Entry requirements are not currently available. Prospective students are encouraged to check back later or contact the admissions team for detailed entry criteria.

English language test

DUOLINGO

110

PTE

TOEFL

IELTS

Career prospects

Graduates of this course are well-positioned for employment or self-employment in various sectors including film, television, online content creation, documentary, advertising, and high-end streaming drama. The course emphasizes transferable skills such as teamwork, communication, problem-solving, resourcefulness, and risk management, alongside specialist skills like editing, cinematography, and production management. Opportunities include working on high-end TV dramas, films, set-up of own video companies, cinematography, online content creation, and perhaps further study with a Masters like the ARU MA in Film and Television Production.

FAQs

What practical experiences will I get?

You will work on practical filmmaking modules, shooting on HD, 4K, and 16mm film, and produce a variety of films including professional-level projects using equipment like Arri Alexa Mini cameras.

Are there any industry connections or festivals?

Yes, you'll have opportunities to participate in Cambridge’s two annual film festivals, Watersprite and Cambridge Film Festival, with roles in organising, judging, and networking. There are also visits to festivals in Poland and York.