
Film (with Foundation Year)
Bournemouth UniversityCourse Overview
Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the BA (Hons) Film (with Foundation Year) at Bournemouth University. Based in Poole, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Film is a language all of its own – images, sounds and stories driven by history, genre, and artistry. Develop filmmaking skills from concept to completion, production to critical comprehension, with fellow film lovers passionate about shaping the future. Why study BA (Hons) Film at BU? - Study a variety of aspects of filmmaking such as distribution, marketing, buying, fundraising and film production, through a combination of practical and theoretical approaches - You’ll have access to industry standard digital film cameras, editing programmes, and audio equipment - we’ll teach you ho... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 48 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 54 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
What’s included in your tuition fee? Your tuition fee covers expenses associated with your course including tuition materials, access to facilities, mandatory field trips and the following: Materials for laboratory and mandatory field-based teaching activity Support for finding placements (UK or abroad) and fieldwork, and non-financial support whilst on placement if this is part of your course of study A range of student services – advisors, help desks, counsellors, placement support and careers
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Bournemouth University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £21,000 | £26,000 | £28,000 |
| 3 years | £23,000 | £26,500 | £34,500 |
| 5 years | £27,500 | £35,000 | £44,000 |
UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £8,500 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25-01-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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Student Satisfaction
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About Bournemouth University
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