This is a ‘critical vocational’ programme which prepares students for a wide range of graduate opportunities in the media and creative industries.

The minimum requirements for entry for Level 1 entry is 240 UCAS tariff points from: A/AS level (Including 2 A2 passes), GNVQ, AVCE, Scottish Highers, International Baccalaureate. European Baccalaureate, BTEC / SCOTEC Diploma, Relevant Access Course or successful completion of the Level 0. Other qualifications, including overseas, may be considered.

We also welcome applicants from mature students who do not have formal qualifications but may have relevant experience. Students applying to this programme will be expected to demonstrate a specific interest in this area of study and should have a commitment to engaging with Film and video theory and practice. Applicants may be invited for interview.

If you have the potential, commitment and enthusiasm to study for a degree but are unable to meet the entry requirements for your chosen degree programme you can apply for the Extended Degree programme route.  An Extended Degree includes a Level 0 year, making the period of study 4 years or 5 years if the Extended Degree programme is taken on a part-time basis.  The programme provides a supportive learning space for students to experience academic studies at university and helps develop confidence and academic skills in preparation for Levels 1-3.  The programme is also highly rated by students who successfully complete the programme.   Successful completion of the programme guarantees entry to a range of Single Honours programmes or a Combined Programme of study within the School of Arts and Digital Industries.

More details of the Extended Degree programme can be found here

Overseas Qualifications
The number of overseas qualifications which are accepted for entry are too numerous to list, but you can get advice from the British Council or our admissions unit on 020 8223 2835. You must be able to understand and express yourself in both written and spoken English and some evidence e.g. TOEFL at 550 or an IELTS score of 6.0, with no skill level below 5, would be required.

• Enjoy a stimulating and engaging introduction into the study of a broad range of film and video culture from different parts of the world and from different historical eras.
• To acquire and develop practical and critical skills in techniques of film and video production.

Knowledge

• Of the context and character of cinema, film and video from an international and historical perspective.
• Of the relevant technologies of audio-visual production.

Thinking skills

• How to conceptualise the links between theory and practice.
• How to identify where audio-visual production of the past is relevant to audio-visual production of the present.
• How to develop your own point of view in relation to specified films and other texts.
• How to analyse the complexities of film and video cultures.

Subject-Based Practical skills

• Competence in relevant film and video technologies and other related media technologies. This will involve developing skills in analogue and digital media formats – including the skills involved in editing, lighting, cinematography and directing.
• Competence in writing skills such as scripting and storyboarding and the preparation of treatments and synopses.

Skills for life and work (general skills)

• how to organise and manage a workload effectively
• how to locate and select sources of information for written work/research
• how to work collaboratively
• how to give oral presentations

The expected duration of this programme is three years when attended in full-time mode or 5 years in part-time mode. It is possible to move from a full-time mode of study to a part-time mode of study and vice-versa, to accommodate any external factors such as financial constraints or domestic commitments. Many of our students make use of this flexibility and this may impact on the overall duration of their study period.

The teaching year begins in September and ends in June. A student, normally registering for 6 modules in one year (3 modules in each Semester) would do so in a full-time attendance mode of study and a student registering for up to 4 modules in one year (2 modules in each Semester) would do so in part-time attendance mode of study.

This programme is part of a modular degree scheme. A student registered in a full-time attendance mode will take six 20 credit modules per year. An honours degree student will complete six modules at level one, six at level 2 and six at level 3.

It is possible to bring together modules from one field with modules from another to produce a combined programme. Subjects are offered in a variety of combinations:

Single - 120 credits at levels one, two and three
Major - 80 credits at levels one, two and three
Joint - 60 credits at levels one, two and three
Minor - 40 credits at levels one, two and three.

Modules are defined as:

• Core - Must be taken
• Option - Select from a range of identified modules within the field
• University wide option - Select from a wide range of university wide options

In order to gain an honours degree you will need to obtain 360 credits including:

• A minimum of 120 credits at level one or higher
• A minimum of 120 credits at level two or higher
• A minimum of 120 credits at level three or higher

In order to gain an ordinary degree you will need to obtain a minimum of 300 credits including:

• A minimum of 120 credits at level one or higher
• A minimum of 120 credits at level two or higher
• A minimum of 60 credits at level three or higher

In order to gain a Diploma of Higher Education you will need to obtain at least 240 credits including a minimum of 120 credits at level one or higher and 120 credits at level two or higher

In order to gain a Certificate of Higher Education you will need to obtain 120 credits at level one or higher.

In order to gain an Associate Certificate you will need to obtain a minimum of 20 credits at level one or higher

In order to gain a Foundation Degree you will need to obtain a minimum of 240 credits including:

• A minimum of 120 credits at level one or higher
• A minimum of 120 credits at level two or higher

(A foundation degree is linked to a named Honours degree onto which a student may progress after successful completion of the Foundation degree.)

Knowledge is developed through

• presentation of frameworks of information in lectures
• student centred seminar discussions
• reading of specified texts on a weekly basis
• Viewing of films and videos on a weekly basis

Thinking skills are developed through

• close analysis of specified texts
• individual and small group exercises in seminar sessions and workshops.

Practical skills are developed through

• tutored introduction to media technologies
• practical demonstration workshops
• tutorial support
• independent practical studies
• project work

Skills for life and work (general skills) are developed through

• understanding of university and degree programme and structure
• tutorials to discuss individual progress
• group project work
• Individual coursework assignments

Knowledge is assessed by

• coursework essays, case studies, reports, evaluations, presentations, production folders.

Thinking skills are assessed by

• coursework essays, case studies, reports, evaluations, journals, presentations, production folders.

Practical skills are assessed by

• tutor-observation
• evidence of demonstrable understanding in completed project work
• evidence of understanding of formal specificity of medium

Skills for life and work (general skills) are assessed by

• involvement in and contribution to seminar/ workshop sessions
• ability to understand and meet requirements of module specifications
• attendance at regular tutorials
• involvement in and contribution to group project work