Film Production with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
Canterbury Christ Church University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 65 graduates of Film Production with Foundation Year BA (Hons) and other courses in Cinematics and Photography at Canterbury Christ Church University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Cinematics and Photography.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Cinematics and Photography
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Cinematics and Photography at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £21500 | £18000 | £21000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £28000 | £13000 - £22000 | £15500 - £26500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Cinematics and Photography
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £20933 | £18108 | £21051 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18375 - £24906 | £13095 - £22569 | £15928 - £26889 |
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Course Description
A foundation year will introduce you to study at university and your chosen subject. It also provides a highly supportive environment where you can develop your self-confidence.
The film industry is a vibrant and creative sector driven by the demand for prime-time cinematic drama on free to air and streaming platforms and in the cinema. It requires talented and creative people with specialist technical skills and our highly practical course is designed to give you this.
Throughout the course, you'll be able to develop your technical and creative skills to a professional level and use your flair to complete a compelling production in your final year. This important project is a great opportunity for you to showcase your talents and develop your experience to help you with seeking employment.
As part of your degree, you will gain the ‘Applied Skills for a Sustainable Media Industry’ certificate from industry body, albert, demonstrating that you have developed an understanding of environmentally friendly film production.
Regular visits from professional practitioners will enrich your studies and offer valuable insights from industry practices. Recent visiting practitioners include guests from the British Film Institute (BFI), Left Bank Pictures and the Kent Film Office, BBC and ITV. Internationally renowned post-production houses, such as Molinare, will also speak to you. This form of networking has helped many of our film graduates to find future opportunities.
Top reasons to study with us
- Our research active staff, guest speakers, expert masterclasses and industry advisory panel ensure you will be ready for the world of work or further study.
- Past Film Production students have achieved festival success and employment within the film industry within six months of graduating.
- Top 20 in the UK for student satisfaction with the quality of teaching in the subject area of Drama, Dance and Cinematics. Complete University Guide Subject League Table 2023.
Specialist facilities
Along with excellent resources on campus, you’ll have access to the Powell building which houses a range of facilities and industry equipment so you can produce work of the highest quality, these include:
- Digital film cameras, including the Arri Alexa Mini LF and Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro.
- Location lighting and grip equipment.
- Post-production facilities include AVID Media Composer, and the full Adobe Creative Cloud Suite.
- A professional TV gallery and Studio.
- Portable recording equipment, including Martantz, Zooms and Rodes for podcasts, documentaries and features etc.
Location
This course is run at our Canterbury Campus in Kent. Canterbury is just 50 miles south-east of London and less than an hour by high-speed train from St Pancras. Located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site the campus offers state-of-the-art buildings, right in the centre of a vibrant and world-famous cathedral city. You’ll benefit from a campus with excellent learning and teaching resources, music venues, a superb sports centre, a well-stocked bookshop and plenty of coffee bars and places to eat. A short walk away is Augustine House our award-winning library and home to a vast range of learning resources and student support teams.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Film Production with Foundation Year BA (Hons) at Canterbury Christ Church University
| 25% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 15% | Media Professionals |
| 15% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 10% | Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Cinematics and Photography
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 5.0
- International Foundation
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Film Production with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
The fees above are for the 2024/25 academic year but may be subject to change following any announcements by the UK Government (approved by Parliament) regarding maximum Undergraduate tuition fee caps for 2024/25.
In addition, the University reserves the right to increase all full-time and part-time Undergraduate tuition fees mid-course, in line with any further inflationary increase in the Government tuition fee cap which is approved by Parliament. The University will publish information about any changes to tuition fees on its website.
International Tuition Fees (including EU fees): To be confirmed
Undergraduate tuition fees for International students are not subject to the Government’s regulations on maximum tuition fees.
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- Foundation
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About Canterbury Christ Church University
Founded in 1962, Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) has two campuses for Undergraduates, with one being located in the urban setting of the town of Canterbury, Kent and the other in Medway. Students come from afar to take this university’s STEM courses in the subjects of Medicine and Engineering, as well as their more than 200 Undergraduate courses on a wide variety of subjects.
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Student composition of Canterbury Christ Church University
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Total number of students enrolled at Canterbury Christ Church University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 16485
- postgraduates:
- 1720
- Total:
- 18205
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