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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Digital Film Production

University of Suffolk

(4.7)
46 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Digital Film Production course at University of Suffolk.

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A level

B,B,C

Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at University of Suffolk. These students are taking Digital Film Production or another course from the same subject area.

Cinematics and photography
SubjectGrade
PhotographyA
English Language and LiteratureC
Film StudiesC
GraphicsB
Media StudiesC
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: P300

Here's what University of Suffolk says about its Digital Film Production course.

Our contemporary curriculum on BA (Hons) Digital Film Production combines the main elements of production, screenwriting, and film theory. We give you the necessary creative, technical, critical, and entrepreneurial skills to succeed in this competitive, but hugely inspiring, industry.

Get year-round access to professional film kit, including Canon DSLR, Sony FS5, Blackmagic Ursa and ARRI ALEXA Mini LF cameras. Learn post-production with industry-standard software AVID and ProTools. Access our dedicated film facilities, including a large film studio, film editing lab, colour grading suite and 5.1 audio post-production studio. Benefit from small class sizes, exceptional one-to-one tutor support and professional practice opportunities throughout the course. Access to free Masterclass interviews with Film and TV award winning industry professionals who share their experience, knowledge and passion.

Our course is designed to reflect the real world; we provide opportunities for industry placements within the creative industries at organisations such as the BBC and at a variety of local production companies. You can also sharpen your skills by producing films for clients; students have worked with Suffolk County Council, Suffolk Shorts and the National Trust to name just a few. You will be taught by experienced teachers who remain active as practitioners and scholars of international renown. This is further augmented by masterclasses by recognised specialists in direction, artist-filmmaking, cinematography and documentary. In recent years, Christopher Andrews, Nick Gordon-Smith, and Holger Mohaupt have provided invaluable insight into their own careers and achievements, inspiring our next generation of filmmakers.

As a result of our comprehensive course content and teaching, you will graduate with a full repertory of production and post-production skills, combined with a critical appreciation of many forms of filmmaking. This will prepare you for an ever-changing and competitive global workplace.

Source: University of Suffolk

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Department

School of Business, Arts, Social Sciences and Technology

Location

University of Suffolk | Ipswich

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Film production

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£9,535 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year
Channel Islands£9,535 per year
Republic of Ireland£15,690 per year
EU£15,690 per year
International£15,690 per year

The modules you will study

Please see our website for module information.

University of Suffolk student reviews

(4.7)
Based on 46 reviews from University of Suffolk's students and alumni
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4 star
9%
3 star
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Always very supportive and reachable

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Five stars: Excellent

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The content of the course, teaching quality is highly commendable

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Suffolk

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from University of Suffolk students who took the Digital Film Production course - or another course in the same subject area.

Creative arts and design

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

96%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

96%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

88%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

92%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

100%

high

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

92%

high

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

92%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

96%

high

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

92%

high

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

96%

high

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

88%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

92%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

100%

high

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

92%

high

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

96%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

96%

high

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

96%

high

How well organised is your course?

92%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

80%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

84%

low

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

92%

high

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

68%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

76%

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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

84%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

87%

high

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

92%

high

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

83%

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Student information

See who's studying at University of Suffolk. These students are taking Digital Film Production or another course from the same subject area.

Cinematics and photography
Mode of study
Full-time90%Part-time10%
Gender ratio
Female47%Male53%
Where students come from
International2%UK98%
Number of students60
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about University of Suffolk graduates who took Digital Film Production - or another course in the same subject area.

Creative arts and design

Graduate statistics

80%

Say it fits with future plans

65%

Are utilising studies

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of Suffolk graduates who took Digital Film Production - or another course in the same subject area.

Creative arts and design

Earnings

£16.4k

First year after graduation

£21k

Third year after graduation

£22.6k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Digital Film Production.

Source: LEO

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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