Film Production (Top-up) BA (Hons)
University of Derby
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Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Film Production (Top-up) BA (Hons) at University of Derby for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Tourism, Transport and Travel.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Tourism, Transport and Travel
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Tourism, Transport and Travel 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 | £22500 | £18500 | £21500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19500 - £24000 | £14500 - £23000 | £15500 - £28000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Tourism, Transport and Travel
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22910 | £20830 | £24369 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19839 - £26189 | £16042 - £26488 | £18552 - £31827 |
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Course Description
Explore the most exciting and challenging areas of contemporary film and high-end TV-making on a course designed to get you noticed in an intensely competitive industry. If you aspire to make big-budget productions for cinemas or small-screen streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon, this course will suit you. You’ll need to be highly creative, passionate and dedicated.
Why choose this course?
You will be taught by tutors who are still successful in the film and TV industry today. They have worked on feature films, TV dramas, promotional videos and sports broadcasts. You’ll work with the best digital cameras, just like those used for Hollywood blockbusters and have the option to work with traditional celluloid film (35mm). Our film students have a track record of winning high-profile industry competitions, such as the Royal Television Society Awards and the NAHEMI Kodak Student Commercial Awards. There are also lots of opportunities to gain experience on real film and TV sets, plus we offer a career-making six-month placement with Malta Production Hub.
Is this course for you?
Through a blend of practical projects and more traditional teaching, you’ll develop the creative, technical and theoretical expertise needed to work within the moving image sector. We’ll cover these key areas:
- Screenwriting and directing
- Cinematography, sound and editing
- Production, including 1st assistant directing
- Film history and theory
- Research skills
- Employability skills.
We’ll also make sure you leave with a great understanding of the film and television industry so you know how to create products that get seen by an audience. Plus, you will develop the professional skills you’ll need to deal with clients, commercial briefs, audiences and markets.
Careers
This top-up course can prepare you for a range of specialist careers, in moving image production or in the wider creative industries. For example, graduates from our previous Film Production degree have gone on to work as:
- technicians in sound, lighting and grips
- production personnel such as production assistants and runners
- independent personnel such as script writers, directors of photography, editors, art directors, cinematographers, animation specialists, producers and directors.
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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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Film Production (Top-up) BA (Hons) at University of Derby
| 45% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 15% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Design occupations |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
You need to have either a HND, Foundation degree, Equivalent to an Advanced Diploma or a 3 Year Diploma in a relevant subject When you apply, please send us a transcript of the modules you have already studied so that we can make sure that the qualifications is compatible with the top-up programme
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Qualification requirements
Applicants to this course will require some experience in academic writing and also independent film making.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
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Costs
Tuition Fees Film Production (Top-up) BA (Hons)
| EU | £14900 | year 1 |
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| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £14900 | year 1 |
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:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
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About University of Derby
The University of Derby is a publicly owned university located in the city of Derby, England. The university’s main campus is in Allestree, a suburbian zone in Derby itself, and is situated directly opposite the popular Markeaton Park where many students enjoy going for a walk in their free time.
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Student composition of University of Derby
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Derby by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 13155
- postgraduates:
- 2515
- Total:
- 15670
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