BA Film and Television Production
About this course
BA (Hons) Film and Television Production, a photography degree centred on practice-based learning within the global screen environment. Core topics include Research Methods and Ethics & Professional Practice. Recognised by ScreenSkills, the curriculum includes options for an industry placement year or international study. The first year covers foundational techniques through Documentary Filmmaking, Drama Filmmaking, Introduction to Screen Criticism, Screen Concepts, and TV Studio Production. The second year progresses into advanced production through Film and TV Drama Production, Going Live! - TV Studio Production, Professional Practice (Screen), and Screen Storytelling, alongside optional modules such as Advertising and Branded Content, Screen 2: Camera and Lighting Skills, Identities on Screen, Screen 2: Short Form Film and Video, Screen and Psychoanalysis, Self-Shooting for Documentary, and Sport and Outside Broadcast. The final year focuses on independent execution through compulsory modules including Final Project (Documentary and Factual Production), Final Project (Drama and Entertainment), Innovations in TV: Digital and Virtual Production, and Research Project (Screen), with further specialisation available via options like Broadcast News, Understanding the Film and Television Industry, and Working in the Screen Industries.
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Entry requirements
A levels – CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points). T levels – 96 UCAS Tariff points. International Baccalaureate – 96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by case basis. BTEC Extended Diploma – MMM. BTEC Diploma – DD. Access – 96 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course. In addition to one of the above, you should have: GCSE English Language grade 4/C – IB grade 4 Higher level, GCSE Maths Pass – IB Pass. If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with at least 5.5 in each component. We also welcome applications from students who are taking a combination of the qualifications listed above. For further information, please contact Course Enquiries.
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What students say
Based on about 104 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 61%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 230 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 89%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 6%
What graduates do next
Based on about 28 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 35%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 14%
- London: 49%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 185 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 79%
- Baccalaureate: 4%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 3%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 12%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Documentary Filmmaking
- Drama Filmmaking
- Introduction to Screen Criticism
- Screen Concepts
- TV Studio Production
- Film and TV Drama Production
- Going Live! - TV Studio Production
- Professional Practice (Screen)
- Screen Storytelling
- Advertising and Branded Content
- Screen 2: Camera and Lighting Skills
- Identities on Screen
- Screen 2: Short Form Film and Video
- Screen and Psychoanalysis
- Self-Shooting for Documentary
- Sport and Outside Broadcast
- Final Project (Documentary and Factual Production)
- Final Project (Drama and Entertainment)
- Innovations in TV: Digital and Virtual Production
- Research Project (Screen)
- Broadcast News
- Understanding the Film and Television Industry
- Working in the Screen Industries
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Film and Television Production at University of Westminster earn?
The median salary is £22,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £32,000. The £25,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Cinematics and photography.
What do graduates of BA Film and Television Production at University of Westminster do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Film and Television Production at University of Westminster?
79% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Film and Television Production at University of Westminster?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 130 UCAS points.
Does BA Film and Television Production at University of Westminster include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Film and Television Production at University of Westminster?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.