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Film Production & Content Creation

Study level:
Undergraduate
Awarded by:
Sheffield Hallam University

Course summary

In the first year you will gain practical experience of the range of roles involved in Film Production & Content Creation.

In the second year you will choose a practical role and undertake a range of activities to develop your specialism including, practical projects, technical exercises, work experience and placements.

In the third year you will develop a level of expertise in your specialism that will ensure you are equipped to enter employment in the Film Production & Content Creation industry.

Throughout your three years at Manchester Film School you will be encouraged to develop your professional network through our long established mentor programme which will link you with practicing professionals working in the industry.

Placements and work experience are encouraged throughout the second and third year.

Students from Manchester Film School have won awards from the Royal Television Society, British Universities Film & Video Council, and film festivals across the world.

Modules

First year units:

  1. Introduction to Film Production & Content Creation Roles
  2. Scriptwriting for Fiction & Factual : Learning from the Masters
  3. Application of film production and content skills
  4. Seeing Movies (Contextual practice)
    Second year units:
  5. Film Production and Content Creation
  6. Filmcraft: Lessons from Classic & Contemporary Cinema
  7. Film Production and Content Creation: Open Project
    Third year units:
  8. Project Pre-Production
  9. Industry Professionalism Report
  10. Major Project (Film and Content Production)

Assessment method

The primary method of assessment will be through viewing of your portfolio of practical work. This will be augmented by your production diary and presentations. The emphasis will always be on you providing evidence of how you have met the requirements of the module through work/projects you have undertaken.

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How to apply

Apply by
31 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
W612
Institution code:
M10
Campus name:
City Campus Manchester
Campus Code:
M

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

Applicants wishing to join the course beyond year 1 will be subject to the Record of Prior Learning (RPL) process to establish whether they meet the criteria to join the course.

International applicants

UCEN Manchester is unable to consider international applications due to UKVI regulations.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 80 points

We strongly recommend that all applicants have GCSE English Language and Mathematics grades A*-C or level 9-4. Applicants who do not meet the standard entry criteria but have previous learning towards a degree-level qualification or relevant industry or life experience will be considered on an individual basis and may be invited to interview.

Additional entry requirements

Other
• Personal statement • Portfolio of latest work (within last 2yrs) with a 2–3-minute supplementary video talking us through your portfolio • If you do not have a portfolio, create a 2-minute documentary video on “where you live” with a 2-3-minute supplementary video talking us through the execution of your idea • Minimum UCAS points: 80

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades students were previously accepted with - learn more. It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Data from:
This course and 10 other design, and creative and performing arts courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

BBB Most common
  1. AAA
  2. Highest grades
  3. DDD
  4. Lowest grades

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

39% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£8900Year 1
Northern Ireland£8900Year 1
Scotland£8900Year 1
Wales£8900Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

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