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Film Production

SAE Institute

UCAS Code: W612 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) or Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BA/BSc (H)

Entry requirements


A level

A*-D

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Access to HE Diploma

D:45,M:42,P:3

GCSE/National 4/National 5

All subjects require A*-C in English (4-9) Audio Production and Games Programming also require A*-C in Mathematics (4-9)

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

D*D*D*-MMP

Scottish Higher

A-C

UCAS Tariff

72

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About this course


Course option

2years

Full-time | 2024

Subjects

Film production

Cinematics

Join the next generation of filmmakers with a Film Production degree from SAE. Learn the art of filmmaking using industry relevant software including Adobe Premiere Pro and Avid Media Composer.

With an emphasis on hands-on learning, you will have access to high specification digital cameras and film production equipment. You will be producing real-world projects in small creative teams where you’ll develop skills in cinematography, visual effects, directing, production, post-production, lighting and sound, meaning you will have a real competitive edge and an impressive portfolio when entering the workplace.

Our project based ‘creative studio’ approach provides a practically focussed approach to your education, through the engagement with authentic assessment activities that reflect industry practises. Many students use their final Major Project as a springboard into industry, creating award-winning projects, establishing their own business or making connections with industry professionals that have led to employment.

The world of film production is at your fingertips - gain the essential skills and knowledge to earn your place on any film set around the world!

Modules

Our fast-track degree means you can graduate and be earning and doing what you love in just two years.

Year 1:
Trimester 1 - Film Fundamentals, Film Development.
Trimester 2 - Film Production, Film Post Production.
Trimester 3 - Creative Studio 1.

Year 2:
Trimester 4 - Creative Studio 2.
Trimester 5 - Creative Studio 3.
Trimester 6 - Major project (BA or BSc).

Tuition fees

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England
£11,100
per year
EU
£11,100
per year
International
£15,000
per year
Northern Ireland
£11,100
per year
Scotland
£11,100
per year
Wales
£11,100
per year

The Uni


Course locations:

SAE Liverpool

SAE Glasgow

SAE Royal Leamington Spa

SAE London

Department:

Film

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

64%
Film production
64%
Cinematics

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Cinematics and photography

Teaching and learning

84%
Staff make the subject interesting
87%
Staff are good at explaining things
80%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
84%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

76%
Library resources
53%
IT resources
76%
Course specific equipment and facilities
57%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

After graduation


We don't have more detailed stats to show you in relation to this subject area at this university but read about typical employment outcomes and prospects for graduates of this subject below.

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Cinematics and photography

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£18k

£18k

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.

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