About Film Production, BA (hons) in University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)

If you are passionate about film and storytelling through images, and always wondered what all the people in the credits of a film are actually doing, then this course is most certainly for you. This hands-on course, accredited by Creative Skillset and recognised by industry professionals, will enable you to produce films to professional standards, write production proposals and give presentations. Our graduates regularly appear in the credits of major TV and cinema releases, win awards at prestigious film festivals and the Royal Television Society, and have their scripts developed into independent film productions. 

• Recognised by industry professionals, this programme delivers ‘strong emphasis on practical and vocational development’ (Diarmid Scrimshaw, producer, ‘Tyrannosaur’) and prepares ‘exceptionally professional’ students (Derrin Schlesinger, producer, ‘Babylon’ and ‘Four Lions’).
• Our graduates regularly appear in the credits of major television and cinema releases, and win awards at prestigious film festivals and the Royal Television Society.
• You will have a unique opportunity to make a feature film in your second year.

WHY STUDY THIS COURSE?

UCLan Film Production offers scope to develop both personal creative expression and professional level skills in a supportive and inclusive environment. Recognised by industry professionals, the programme delivers "strong emphasis on practical and vocational development" (Diarmid Scrimshaw, Producer ‘Tyrannosaur’) and prepares “exceptionally professional” students (Derrin Schlesinger, Producer, ‘This is England’, ‘Four Lions’, ‘Babylon’).

By helping students maximise their learning potential, this progressive programme has seen students and graduates regularly appear in the credits of major TV and cinema releases. UCLan Film Production students have been Oscar nominated in 2014 and won the Royal Television Society awards 6 times.

As a student you will be focusing on professional and creative development in a variety of formats including narrative, documentary, independent short film and the feature film. Around one third of your study will explore the theoretical aspects of Film language and its influence on modern production techniques, its historical context and philosophical underpinnings.

WHAT OPPORTUNITIES WILL I HAVE?

We have a well-established track record of delivering successful media students, with three recent Royal Television Society (RTS) awards in as many years, and our graduates feature in many credits of major cinema and TV productions. You could pursue a career in broadcasting, producing media management or scriptwriting.

You’ll have the opportunity to produce your own full feature film - which is unique for an undergraduate film production course in the UK.

You’ll also have the opportunity to study abroad in Year 2, either in Europe or America.

58% from listed boards (The All Indian Senior School Certificate awarded by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), or The Indian School Certificate (ISC) awarded by the Indian Council for School Examinations (ICSE), or a recognised Indian State Education Board, such as the West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Karnataka Education Boards
60% from other boards, not listed above
Where a specific subject is required for entry to the degree programme, 58% must be achieved in this subject
Pre-University Certificate, Government of Karnataka can be considered – send to tutor – evidence from Govind included in entry requirements folder
3% margin to be considered by UCLan staff based on reputation of institution, work experience etc

65% in Year 12 English *
Or
65% average grade in Year 11 and Year 12 English provided Year 12 is not below 60%
Or
Standard English language requirements – IELTS 6 or equivalent

University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) Highlights

University of Central Lancashire Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Preston is officially the cheapest city in the UK for students. The following are the categories of the tuition fee payable by the students.

The total estimated annual cost of attendance for the 2020/2021 academic session is as presented on the table below: