Overview
If you are weighing up Television Production BA, the useful thing to know early is how much the entry terms vary between departments teaching it. It is a 3 years undergraduate degree, with the specialism widening as you move through the years.
Teaching in Television Production is portfolio driven, and many departments build in industry placements. We currently work with 25 universities on this course across 18 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £16.500 to £33.500 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Send us your transcript and we will tell you honestly which of these you are a realistic candidate for, and which are worth an application anyway.
Entry requirements
AcademicA high school diploma with strong grades in relevant subjects. Many departments will also consider a recognised foundation year.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
Runner is the standard entry point and it is genuinely how most producers started. Britain's production sector is busy and short of crew, so persistence converts here more reliably than in most creative fields.
Roles graduates go into
- Runner then researcher
- Assistant producer
- Production coordinator or manager
- Edit producer
- Camera and sound operator
- Producer or director in time
Where they work
- Independent production companies
- Broadcasters and streamers
- Post-production facilities
- Corporate and branded content
- Freelance crew work
After the course
No register. ScreenSkills schemes, credits and a reputation for being useful on set are what advance this career.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£16,500 - £33,500