Film Production BA (Hons)/BSc (Hons)
Southampton Solent University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) or Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BA/BSc (H)

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Start date

SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) or Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BA/BSc (H)

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Build the right skills, and develop your talent, and your portfolio to break into the film industry. Our high-end kit, and industry connections provide the ingredients for a successful career. With a wide range of high-end film equipment, a passionate teaching team and a reputation for producing well-rounded graduates, film production at Solent University will help prepare you for life as a film production professional.The making of a film is a very complex art form requiring a variety of ...Read more

Build the right skills, and develop your talent, and your portfolio to break into the film industry. Our high-end kit, and industry connections provide the ingredients for a successful career. With a wide range of high-end film equipment, a passionate teaching team and a reputation for producing well-rounded graduates, film production at Solent University will help prepare you for life as a film production professional.The making of a film is a very complex art form requiring a variety of skills and expertise including creativity, passion, commitment, technical expertise, team working, vision, and research skills. This degree gives you the opportunities to develop these specialist skills through a creative, practical yet academic curriculum built on real-world film production practices.You will be supported to develop a range of filmmaking knowledge across key roles including writing, directing, cinematography, sound, editing and producing, whilst also having the chance to specialise in some of the key creative roles involved in the making of films. You will also have the opportunity to produce many short films and a final year graduation film, all designed to put your knowledge into practice.3 years

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WUSCA ranking:
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37/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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80th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
102nd
What students say
J
Jay
24 Oct 24

Everyone is so friendly, the equipment is good for what I need to make my film projects and it's a large place so there are many places to explore and have fun! I feel that there..Read more

T
Tomas
24 Oct 24

I have good experience at the uni have learned a lot form my lecture and had the chance to work with wonderful people...Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

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Scottish Higher:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

104 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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AS:

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Extended Project:

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HNC (BTEC):

P - D Grades / Points required

HND (BTEC):

P - M Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 - 31 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate:

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OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:

D*D Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate:

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OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DMM Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma:

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OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma:

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Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF):

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Pearson BTEC Certificate (QCF):

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Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF):

D*D* Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF):

DMM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

D*D Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

104-120 from a minimum of 2 A Levels

104-120 UCAS Tariff Points from a minimum of 4 Scottish Highers

104-120 UCAS Tariff Points from a minimum of 2 Scottish Advanced Highers

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Pass in Access course with 60 credits overall including 45 Level 3 credits passed with a minimum of Merit, or 102-118 UCAS Tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit or Pass Grades

Accepted when studied alongside other Level 3 qualifications

This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)

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This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications.

D*D (104 UCAS Tariff Points)

This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications.

DMM (112 UCAS Tariff Points)

This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications.

This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)

This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications.

This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)

D*D (104 UCAS Tariff Points)

This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)

DMM (112 UCAS Tariff Points)

This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)

This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)

Merit (120 UCAS Tariff Points)

This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£17,750 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£17,750 per year

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Students from International

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£17750 Per year

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Latest reviews

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J
Jay
24 Oct 24
Film Production BA (Hons)/BSc (Hons)
Everyone is so friendly, the equipment is good for what I need to make my film projects and it's a large place so there are many places to explore and have fun! I feel that there...
Read more
T
Tomas
24 Oct 24
I have good experience at the uni have learned a lot form my lecture and had the chance to work with wonderful people....
Read more
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Southampton Solent University
Southampton Solent University , Southampton

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Southampton Solent University
East Park Terrace Southampton SO14 0YN United Kingdom
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