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Television Production

Entry requirements


112 new UCAS tariff points from an accredited Access to Higher Education Diploma in appropriate subject

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Minimum 4 GCSE's, grade 4/C or above, including English Language

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

27-30

27-30 total points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma with at least 15 IB points at Higher level

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)

DMM

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

DMM

UCAS Tariff

32-168

We consider the strength of our applicants’ portfolios as well as their grades and we therefore may make offers which are lower than our standard entry criteria of 112 tariff points. This may be to students who have faced difficulties that have affected their performance and who were expected to achieve higher results - in these cases, a strong portfolio is especially important. We regularly admit students with a tariff much higher than our standard 112 requirement, and applicants who show potential but aren’t quite at the stage to be able to succeed on the course are offered a 4 year degree with an integrated foundation year which has a standard entry requirement of 32 tariff points.

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About this course


Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Television production

Learn all you need to know to work in the television industry within the professional setting of Maidstone TV Studios on our varied and exciting BA (Hons) Television Production degree course.

Exploring a raft of television formats, from scripted drama to live production, you’ll strike a balance between hands-on practical learning and technical study, including concept development and contextual awareness, ensuring you have a diverse skillset upon graduation. You’ll also be prepared for a broad range of professional opportunities, including the potential for work experience on commercial productions and access to leading-edge industry facilities within the studios.

Recent examples have included Jools Holland’s Annual Hootenanny, Empire of Light, Alan Partridge and I Can See Your Voice for the BBC, Catchphrase and Game of Talents for ITV, and a FIFA eSports World Championship.

Our ScreenSkills Select accreditation provides a host of benefits such as exclusive industry engagement, while our BAFTA Albert Education Partnership enables you to undertake sustainability training and achieve certification as an ‘Albert Grad’.

Recent graduates have worked at Warner Bros., ITV, BBC, Channel 4, Ignition Creative, Disney, Formula 1, Maidstone Studios, and a host of other top employers.

Related courses
- BA (Hons) Film Production

- BA (Hons) Film & Screen Studies

- BA (Hons) Television & Media Production

Modules

In Year 1 you'll be introduced to the key creative skill of conceiving, developing and writing a professionally formatted screenplay, and then producing a short film from the script. You'll explore the key production role of the director and be introduced to highly sophisticated documentary production skills. You'll also look at key theoretical concepts and ideas, allowing you to engage with academic research, critical debate and writing. In Year 2 you'll explore current affairs and journalism through the production of an original news programme for a dedicated platform. You'll also explore experimental and adaptive content creation and production skills through the researching, planning and execution of a short film. You'll also work with your year group to produce a live studio production. In Year 3 you'll focus on your chosen production role and produce a detailed pre-production package for your major project, and you'll produce your dissertation.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
EU
£17,500
per year
International
£17,500
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

Extra funding

At UCA we have a number of scholarships and fee discounts available to assist you with the cost of your studies.

Further details can be found via our Scholarships page: https://www.uca.ac.uk/study-at-uca/scholarships/

and our Financial Support page: https://www.uca.ac.uk/study-at-uca/fees-finance/financial-support/

The Uni


Course location:

Maidstone TV Studios

Department:

School of Film, Media and Performing Arts

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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%
Television production

How do students rate their degree experience?

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Teaching and learning

78%
Staff make the subject interesting
77%
Staff are good at explaining things
70%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
77%
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

71%
Library resources
83%
IT resources
75%
Course specific equipment and facilities
52%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

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

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

84%
UK students
16%
International students
46%
Male students
54%
Female students
74%
2:1 or above
0%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

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C
A*

After graduation


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What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

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Average annual salary
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high
Employed or in further education
59%
high
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

54%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
6%
Design occupations
6%
Other elementary services occupations

What about your long term prospects?

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

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