University Campus Suffolk

What you'll study

The programme is delivered as a block and blend model across three years. Teaching moves from introductory practical and critical skills in year one, to greater creative and analytical development in year two, and culminates in negotiated final‑year projects including a critical dissertation or research project and an independent short film plus a Professional Practice module.

• Year 1 modules (examples listed in course record): Foundations of Film: Story Structure, Analysis and Production; Foundations of Film: Production, Sound and History (both mandatory).
• Year 2 modules (examples listed in course record): Foundations of Film: Development, Screenwriting, Representation and Production; Foundations of Film: Sound, Production and Post‑Production (mandatory).
• Year 3: Independent short film project (genre chosen by student), critical dissertation or research project, and Professional Practice module.

Practical learning uses kit such as Canon DSLR, Sony FS5, Blackmagic Ursa and ARRI ALEXA Mini LF cameras, and post‑production tools including Avid and ProTools. Facilities include a large film studio, film editing lab, a colour grading suite and a 5.1 audio post‑production studio. The course places particular emphasis on production and post‑production sound and offers masterclasses from award‑winning Film and TV professionals.

Entry requirements

Typical entry requires 112 UCAS tariff points (or above). Equivalent qualifications cited include BBC at A‑level, DMM at BTEC, Merit for T Level and Pass for Access to HE Diploma. All applicants must normally hold GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or Level 2 equivalents); candidates without these may be considered individually based on their overall application.

Career prospects

Graduates leave with a broad practical and critical skillset applicable to film and broadcast production and related creative industries. The course supports industry placements and client projects with organisations such as the BBC, and students have produced work for local partners like Suffolk County Council, Suffolk Shorts and the National Trust. Alumni have gone on to roles at major companies including Warner Bros and Pinewood Studios, and students may also gain paid experience through opportunities linked to the BFI Film Academy Short Film Course.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The university provides information on fees and funding centrally and has a Careers, Employability and Enterprise team to support students during and after their degree. Prospective applicants should consult the university's fees and funding pages and the careers service for scholarship, bursary and placement funding guidance.