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Film & Screen (TV & Digital Media)

BA (Hons)

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  • Next start date: Sep 2022
  • Study: Full-time
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Fee: £18,500
  • UCAS code: P310
  • Study abroad: Optional

Overview

This degree teaches you to how to combine traditional filmmaking techniques with new technology – ensuring you’re ready to enter the fast-paced, ever-changing film industry. 

In your first year, you’ll focus on the creative processes involved in film, television and media production – developing practical skills in screenwriting, directing, producing, editing and production management. In your second and third years, you'll focus on your chosen pathway, allowing you to pursue your interests in much more detail – gaining highly specialist industry skills.

You’ll choose one of three specialist pathways:

  • BA (Hons) Film & Screen (Film Production) 
  • BA (Hons) Film & Screen (Screenwriting & Producing) 
  • BA (Hons) Film & Screen (TV & Digital Media) 

The TV & Digital Media Pathway

New technologies and social change continually alter how we interact with media – demanding constant innovation and originality. This pathway will equip you with the experience, skills and adaptability to remain at the forefront of this industry. 

As well as learning the practical skills of directing, producing, sound recording, lighting, camera operating, editing and production management for TV and film, you’ll learn how to identify and respond to trends, producing content that engages with the shifting interests of your audience. 

After completing your first year, you’ll concentrate on the practicalities of producing and telling stories for the small screen and digital media, from fact to fiction – exploring a wide variety of options including sharable videos for social media, factual documentaries, studio-based dramas, live TV shows and music videos. 

You’ll be able to work on a wide range of projects including filming live multi camera converts at the Royal Albert Hall, exploring representation and access at the London Screenwriters Festival and helping to promote charities such as the Albert Kennedy Trust. We also have partnerships with the world-famous Abbey Road Studios as well as the Delamar Academy of Make Up & Hair. 

As you explore multi-platform broadcasting, you’ll experiment with different platforms and discover the rich history behind broadcast media – from the leading movements and their social contexts, to how these industries were created. 

Finally, you’ll delve into the commercial elements of broadcast production, including developing successful marketing campaigns using the latest digital platforms. 

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Structure

This is a three-year, full time programme. In your second year, you'll have the option to undertake a study period abroad or remain at Regent's and take a selection of elective modules.

Year 1 (Core modules)

Module Title Overview
Business and Law for the Creative Producer The module aims to provide you with an overview of modern creative business and will facilitate your appreciation of the variety of challenges facing individuals who opt to work in the international creative industries of the 21st century. You will learn to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of company structures, and of culture, finance, change management and strategy within business organisations, gaining an appreciation of your potential effectiveness as a manager of change in a range of creative disciplines.
Global Perspectives This module introduces a range of ideas and ways of thinking based around the University’s values, reflected in its learning outcomes. It encourages students to interact with the broader University community, both socially and academically, asking them to cross the physical and intellectual borders of their degree programmes. Global Perspectives aims to increase self-awareness and prepares students for their subsequent studies by familiarising them with the resources available to meet their lifelong learning needs.
Introduction to Production The aims of the module are to develop a sound basis in production technique, to create a short music video and a short reportage piece, and to understand and practice the roles therein. Key to this module will be an understanding of how you develops your potential as well as effective teamwork skills. The module will need to optimise the use and application of digital cameras, sound recording and editing equipment. You will need to learn how to develop and understand how different forms of filmmaking require different skills and approaches. In order to develop the skills of organisation and self-reflection you will need to effectively keep an online journal.
Story The aim of this module is to provide you with the basic principles of screenwriting underpinned by Robert McKee in his seminal text ‘Story – Substance, Structure, Style and the Principles of Screenwriting’ through a series of seminars, workshops and tutorials on script craft and basic screenwriting practice. Where possible, we will also be offering subsidised entry to Robert McKee’s Story Seminar which is currently held at Regent’s University, London twice a year.
Studio Production Television studio production remains at the core of the output for public and independent broadcasters. With the increase in digital television channels in recent years the output of studio productions has increased, with programmes as diverse as soap opera, light
entertainment and news and current affairs filling the schedules. Students need to develop an understanding of the genres of programmes which are studio based and the phenomenon of format television. Students will also need to develop skills to accomplish
their own studio production from conception to delivery, concurrently developing the group
working skills needed to work within a large production unit. The study of studio based formats through lectures, tutorials and seminars will support and enable originality in the assessment of this unit.

Year 1 (Elective modules)

Module Title Overview
Biographical Short Film The aim of the module is to develop your understanding of the application of scriptwriting theory to a specialised form of narrative drama, and to provide you with a creative and critical foundation for making decisions about script when telling stories for the biographical short film. Further the module trains you in biographical research and material selection, and in the reduction of the biographical according to dramatic requirements.
Genre Short Film On completion of this module you will be able to plan, shoot and edit a short film, possess a broad understanding of the short film as a genre, and its constraints and potential. In addition you will be responsible for aspects of directing, performing, shooting and editing your group production, thus acquiring valuable co-operative skills for future writers, creatives and producers in an increasingly demanding industry. You will gain an understanding of the importance of mise-en-scène, location, sound, camera angle, blocking, movement and cutting in the visual adaptation of a script idea. Finally post-production and editing will explore the full potential of conceptualising and evaluating your completed project, and audience/market considerations.
Research and Writing for Film Makers The aim of this module is to provide you with the cognitive and practical skills that will underpin much of your written and presentational work throughout your programme of study. It will develop your ability to study effectively and produce material that communicates an ability to think clearly and communicate with cogency in a range of formats – oral presentation, written work and visual communication. Initially a strong emphasis is placed on reading and research, critical thinking, referencing and the communication of understanding through the coherent expression of ideas.
English For Academic Purposes There are a number of linguistic challenges when embarking upon study or research in English. This module is for students who would benefit from developing their knowledge and skills in the area of academic English alongside their disciplinary studies in their first semester. The main aims of this module are to develop the academic English language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing), language knowledge and study habits commensurate with first semester undergraduate level study. It will provide support to students’ performance in other modules and aid their integration into their new academic community. Their employability will also be enhanced through the development of relevant transferable skills. In addition, the module also reflects Regent’s deepened commitment to supporting their students.
Documentary and Factual This module aims to provide you with an understanding of the development of documentary, from its inception to modern day factual TV, examining the major themes that have shaped
the genre around the world. Strong emphasis will be placed on the theoretical treatment of documentary including national movements and their historical and social contexts.
Regent’s Connect (language elective) Regent’s Connect is a portfolio of language, cultural and cross-cultural elective modules available to the student community at Regent’s University London. Connect Modules are designed to broaden your education, enhance your CV and give you those extra attributes employers are often looking for. You will gain valuable life skills such as the ability to communicate across cultural and linguistic boundaries, you will develop resilience and self-awareness.

In an increasingly interconnected world, knowledge of a foreign language can facilitate transactions and provide skills which are crucial for success in a multicultural environment. Cultural sensitivity and intelligence will enable you to have more rewarding social interaction with people who have a different identity from your own and increase your global career prospects.
Thirty-minute script This module develops the learning of scriptcraft in the Story module of the first term, and takes forward the key module learning outcomes into a process of creating an
original half-hour script. It introduces you to the task of devising an original story and formulating from this, through the script developmental process, a 30-minute script which
demonstrates appropriate skills in crafting an original and individually produced work for the screen. Skills will include deployment of narrative structure, plotting, relevant use of
characterisation, use of arena and some aspects of genre.

Year 2 (Core modules)

Module Title Overview
Campaign Production This module harnesses the modern democratisation of digital film production and distribution methods, whilst encouraging you to engage in current social, political, economic, environmental and/or cultural issues in order to produce, shoot
and edit a short campaign film which champions a cause, charity or organisation of your choice. You will be required to contact, liaise with and ultimately present your finished campaign films to the charity or campaign that you are advocating. This will lead to first-hand client feedback and will develop your skills in working for third parties, negotiating the cultural production and meeting their expectations.
Developing TV Formats for International Markets This module aims to develop your conversancy with the world of television format development and pitching, so that going forward you can understand how to create, pitch and sell original television concepts in a global television environment. You are expected to complete this module with the confidence to work in a creative environment, the ability to self-analyse and the skills of creative criticism.
Studio and Outside Broadcasting Production This module will provide you with the technical and logistical skills required in Outside Broadcast and will also open up future career possibilities within OB Production. The aims are to develop the necessary practical skills required to create an Outside Broadcast event and to develop team working skills which you will employ within other modules and in their future careers. You will need to understand the principles and techniques of working within an outside broadcasting unit; specifying and rigging equipment, working with multiple cameras and multiple microphones in a live setting. Different types of OB will be taught, that can include sports, news, cultural/musical, nature, conference et cetera to give you the chance to develop an appropriate and original production in a niche area. You will also need to develop an understanding of the professional roles and responsibilities within OB production.

Year 2 (Elective modules)

Module Title Overview
Cinematography Truly great films are rarely realised. The perfect balance of the collective efforts of all the teams, departments and individuals (cinematographers, screenwriters, directors, producers, actors, sound designers and art directors etc.) that make up the cast and crew of a film is almost impossible to achieve. Feature length films are one of the costliest of art forms and thus, most of the time crews are working under time and financial pressure. There can be no one blueprint to making great cinema. Each endeavour is ‘a shot in the dark’, a gamble that the right balance of all the collective inputs of those involved can be achieved in realising a singular vision.
Directing for the Screen This is a practical introduction to Directing for the Screen. You will work with actors to understand the process of developing a character and bringing that performance to the screen. Directing for the Screen will cover all of the key aspects of what is involved in being a director for film and television. You will cover a range of skills including breaking down scripts, casting, working closely with actors, understanding text, choreography and blocking scenes, improvisation, re-writing, storyboarding, camerawork, creating shot lists and editing.
Adapting for Screen Adapting novels, plays, short stories, true stories, autobiographical stories, any narrative from its original form into a screenplay is a staple of the film and television industry. Compressing narratives, changing points of view, creating external dramatic storylines from interior monologues, simplifying stories, reducing characters, the list of potential pitfalls is as long and varied as the types of material available for adaptation.
Digital Advertising This module looks at telling stories in microcosm for the advertising industry – reducing narrative to key elements
and engaging audiences within moments rather than minutes.
The world of advertising and commercials is an important employment area for creatives in the film and digital industries. The module will closely follow the new trends in global
advertising; extensive reach – local understanding. The task of writing these advertisements further hones the screenwriting and communication skills, the development requires a breadth of skills including the ability to pitch to a variety of clients and potential financiers.
Documentary and Factual This module aims to provide you with an ability to understand documentary, its most prominent movements and their impact from early cine reels to social media. This solid base will inform creative production skills that you will harness in order to
develop your own factual storytelling and your ability to
present reality in a way that has coherence, passion and objectivity. All practical application of health and safety and risk assessment will be central to the module, including working with the public. You should develop a maturity and professionalism in understanding the ethical obligations and considerations of the documentary maker.
Regent’s Connect (language elective) Regent’s Connect is a portfolio of language, cultural and cross-cultural elective modules available to the student community at Regent’s University London. Connect Modules are designed to broaden your education, enhance your CV and give you those extra attributes employers are often looking for. You will gain valuable life skills such as the ability to communicate across cultural and linguistic boundaries, you will develop resilience and self-awareness.

In an increasingly interconnected world, knowledge of a foreign language can facilitate transactions and provide skills which are crucial for success in a multicultural environment. Cultural sensitivity and intelligence will enable you to have more rewarding social interaction with people who have a different identity from your own and increase your global career prospects.

Year 2 (Study abroad option)

Module Title Overview
Study Period Abroad As the Study Abroad Semester is intended to introduce you to living and studying in a new environment, it is preferable if you do not opt for an institution in the same country as your nationality (e.g., US citizens are discouraged from applying for a US institution). You must be in good academic standing and have progressed to Year 2 (Level 5). You should ensure that you have sufficient funds to cover your time abroad and that your financial arrangements are in place prior to departure. You must fulfil the application, insurance and visa requirements required by your host institution. You must clear any financial obligations to Regent’s University and/or host institution prior to beginning your Year 3 (Level 6) study, as failure to do so may jeopardise progression to your final year of study.

Year 2 (Regent's semester option)

If you choose to stay at Regent's rather than taking a study period abroad, you can choose from the below electives:

Module Title Overview
Campaign Production The ability to develop and maintain a professional relationship with clients is an essential skillset for 21st century media producers. All clients, from commercial to subversive, now demand dialogue: sharing and feedback as equal partners in the creative process. Campaign film production harnesses the modern democratisation of digital film production and distribution methods, whilst encouraging you to engage in current social, political, economic, environmental and/or cultural issues in order to produce, shoot and edit a short campaign film which champions a cause, charity or organisation of your choice. You will be required to contact, liaise with and ultimately present your finished campaign films to the charity or campaign that you are advocating. This will lead to first-hand client feedback and will develop your skills in working for third parties, negotiating the cultural production and meeting their expectations.
Creating a One-Hour TV Drama Series This module enables you to develop your screenwriting skills beyond those demonstrated in the Story and the Thirty-Minute Script modules in Level 4, adapting your exploitation of story
structuring, characterisation and other deployments to express your work through refined use of plots, character functions and exploration of arena, dialogue, montage, timeframe and other developments in your writing expertise. The module is designed to encourage you to develop your writer’s voice.

You will be expected to conceptualise a one-hour pilot for a prospective series or serial. Alongside the script you will develop a Series Bible which will focus your learning on the
potential commercial outlets for scripts of this length.
Experimental Film Through a series of lectures, seminars, as well as creation of a short experimental film and the Artist Manifesto, this module aims to demonstrate the value of experimentation in filmmaking. Drawing upon the various traditions of avant-garde film and contemporary trends in experimental moving image practices, you will be taught how to develop creative approaches to filmmaking that are informed by contextual and critical knowledge. Upon a successful completion of this module you will feel confident in engaging with different forms and styles of filmmaking, including personally, politically and socially engaged pieces.
Internship Placement learning is extremely valuable in relation to employability. We encourage all students to embark on internships and placements throughout their study at Regent’s but on this credit bearing module we ask you to reflect on your work placement(s) and to produce an academic piece of writing to support this reflection. The aim of a quality internship in the film and television industries is to develop your employability skills and increase graduate career prospects.
Regent’s Connect (language elective) Regent’s Connect is a portfolio of language, cultural and cross-cultural elective modules available to the student community at Regent’s University London. Connect Modules are designed to broaden your education, enhance your CV and give you those extra attributes employers are often looking for. You will gain valuable life skills such as the ability to communicate across cultural and linguistic boundaries, you will develop resilience and self-awareness.

In an increasingly interconnected world, knowledge of a foreign language can facilitate transactions and provide skills which are crucial for success in a multicultural environment. Cultural sensitivity and intelligence will enable you to have more rewarding social interaction with people who have a different identity from your own and increase your global career prospects.
Script Analysis Script analysis also supports your own creative writing work. Structure, character, dialogue, genre, tone, setting and budget all come under the spotlight when analysing a screenplay and, by focusing on these practical issues in other writers’ work, the aspiring screenwriter will be able to transfer these skills to their own work and improve their own writing accordingly.
Script readers and script editors also hold key roles in the film and television industry as doorkeepers for new ideas being presented to production companies and broadcasters and as development executives, improving screenplays and shepherding them towards production. On completion of this module you will have a clear understanding of the role of the script analyst and will understand the key concepts that underpin effective screenwriting.
Sound Design Sound can be a standalone art form in itself, it can merely complement media images or indeed to work in confluence with them. What different ways do we communicate through
sound? Has technology and the creation of ‘sound design’ changed audiences? Does sound make audiences think or perceive differently? In this module you will explore the art, craft and theory of sound through the production of
pure audio. You will engage in sound recording, manipulation and composition to create aural pieces that develop your skills. This will also allow you to explore new forms of audio creativity based with sound as the primary mode of digital production.
Using Emerging Technologies This module builds on the world of the evolving convergent digital technologies, which affect all elements of the media industry on a daily basis. It allows you to develop your digital skills, adapting to and exploiting the evolving digital landscape around you and expanding your understanding of how traditional entertainment and storytelling can cross platforms and traverse converging technologies. This module theorises alternative and traditional routes to market, brand extensions, commercial entertainment and distribution techniques. It will include presenting your theories and techniques, which, when put into practice, allow you the opportunity to extend entertainment ideas created with skills learned in Level Four modules, together with building an original cross-platform entertainment experience incorporating new media technologies.
Writing for Children In this module we will look at writing audio-visual material for a wide age range of children from very young pre-schoolers up to those approaching their teens. You will identify your target audience and clearly pitch your material at the target age range.

Year 3 (Core modules)

Module Title Overview
Major Production: Pre-Production & Principal Photography The work completed on this module will feed directly into the second term module Major Film Production – Post-Production & Marketing. You should complete the pre-production phase and principal photography of the major production on this module, with post-production of the major project completed in term two. The aims are to develop ideas and plans for the Major Film Production into useful pre-production materials. You will decide on a script/concept through residential workshops and meetings, individual and group tutorial discussion then begin development of that script/concept via a visual mood piece to provide evidence of references and thought around style and mise-en-scène. You will develop your specialist technical skills, specialist knowledge and organisational skills through workshops, which will build on previous years’ technical training. You will have developed a suitable level of specialist accomplishment in a specific production role. The assessment will include a script and pre-production materials in preparation for principle photography.
Major Production: Post Production & Marketing The Post Production Module is the culmination of the practical, research and creative learning undertaken on the degree. It is also a showcase of your skills upon graduation. You will complete post-production and devise a strategy for marketing and distribution. At this stage of the year you should have completed principal cinematography on your major film project. This module seeks to support you in a professional approach to post-production providing opportunities for continual industry level feedback as well as skills training prior to submission of the major film project. Built on the Production Module in the first term, this module will offer a creative laboratory as well as specialist training in postproduction: editing, sound mixing/soundscape, colour grading and CGI/titles/credits.
Research Project 1 This module will provide you with an opportunity to engage with a research topic of your choosing and develop advanced skills in literature and resource searching. You will be expected to demonstrate autonomous learning and working to a given deadline.
You will also be expected to critically evaluate an in-depth aspect of television, film or new media of your own choosing. In this module you will display this knowledge and research through a lecture and will display preparedness for the forthcoming essay via an abstract and bibliography.
Research Project 2 You will be expected to critically evaluate an in-depth aspect of television, film or new media of your own choosing, with extra recognition given to the study of an area outside of your own culture. There will be a necessity to locate, select and use critically information from a number of sources, including the use of IT based information sources and to complete and report on research conducted. Within the module you will have to communicate ideas accurately, persuasively and succinctly in writing.

How to apply

Applying to study at Regent's University London is quick and easy. We have put together some helpful information to guide you through the process. We accept direct applications and there is no application fee.

Not received your results yet?

That's fine, you can still apply even without your exam results. We can issue a conditional offer without your results. You just need be clear in your application which qualifications you are currently studying for.

There's still time to submit an application. Get in touch, we'd love to hear from you.

Step 1: Apply

You can apply in the following ways:

  • Apply through our website
  • Apply through UCAS  (The Regent’s UCAS code is R18)

 If you have not uploaded the relevant supporting documents during the online application process, you should ensure that we have the below supporting documents as soon as you have completed your application. These can be sent to the Regent’s Admissions Department via email to [email protected].

  • Copies of academic transcripts and certificates from all previous studies (i.e. secondary school and/or university certificates)
  • One academic letter of recommendation
  • A 300-500 word personal statement outlining the reasons for applying to your chosen programme, how you feel you will benefit from the programme of study, what contributions you will make to the University and how this will help your future career aspirations.
  • A copy of your passport photograph (ID) page
  • If you are not a native English speaker, proof of your English proficiency

Credit Transfer

  • If you’ve already studied part of a degree course elsewhere, you may be able apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and join the programme at an advanced entry point. If you’d like to request entry part-way through a programme, make sure you state this clearly in your statement of purpose and provide us with the transcripts and module descriptions for the relevant study.

Step 2: Receive a response to your application

You can expect to receive a decision on your application within 10 working days of receipt of your completed application and supporting documents.

We will assess whether you meet our entry requirements and will notify you of the decision via email. UCAS applicants will also receive official notification via the UCAS system.

For some of our programmes, the selection process may include an interview or audition. Interviews/auditions can take the form of a one-to-one interview, group interview or portfolio review which may be conducted by telephone or as a Skype call. Arrangements of these are made between the Admissions Department and the applicant.

Step 3: Accepting your offer

If you wish to accept the offer you must pay the advance tuition fee deposit (non-refundable) to confirm your place.

Please see here for information on how to pay.

Step 4: After you have accepted your place

Closer to the start of the term, the Admissions Team will send information regarding the registration process. This will include information on completing your online enrolment prior to your arrival as well as a checklist of documents you will need to bring with you to fully register onto the programme.

Information for international students

If you are an overseas student requiring visa sponsorship to study in the UK, our team will be in touch with information on applying for your student visa and the documents you will need. More information can be found on our visas and immigration page.

Scholarships and funding

There are a wide variety of funding and scholarship opportunities to help you finance your studies.

For further information, please visit our scholarships and funding page.

 

Fees

Tuition fees

Annual tuition fee: £18,500

Non-refundable advance deposit

Home/EU students: £1,000

Non-EU students: £4,000

What do fees include?

Fees cover the cost of all tuition and access to the University’s IT infrastructure and library learning resources. Fees are presented for the first level of study which equates to two terms.

What other costs should I budget for?

You will need to budget additional funds for accommodation and living expenses, travel, and any additional trips, visits, activities or courses that you choose to participate in outside of the tuition offered as part of the programme.

The library hold a limited number of copies of core text books and where possible in e-format. You will be encouraged to purchase your own text books and will need to budget approximately £80-£100 per year, depending on your programme of study.

When are fees paid?

Fees are payable in the following instalments:

  • An initial non-refundable advance deposit paid when you accept your offer of a place
  • The advance deposit is allocated against the first term’s fees
  • Tuition fees (including fees for subsequent terms) are due two weeks in advance of classes commencing

Calculating fee increases

  • The University sets tuition fees on an annual basis in line with the University's financial year which runs from 1 August to 31 July
  • The fees quoted here are for one academic year of study commencing in September
  • For students starting their programme in January the programme spans two separate financial year accounting periods. Fees for the different teaching terms are calculated separately in line with fees charged in each financial year
  • Fees for subsequent years of study are subject to fee inflation
  • The University aims to keep annual fee increases in line with the University’s cost inflation. The expectation is that this will be no greater than UK consumer price inflation (CPI) plus 3%. There are occasionally variations to this dictated by the costs of running specific programmes or facilities required for our programmes
  • All fee increases are subject to approval of the Trustee Board thus ensuring that affordability for our students remains a primary concern in any decisions regarding fee increases

Study Period Abroad (SPA)

Some programmes at Regent’s University London offer an optional or mandatory Study Period Abroad, for one or two semesters. No SPA can be undertaken in the United States.
 
A student who wishes to attend an “ineligible” school, which includes any school in the USA, will forfeit all funding from that semester going forward and all current loans will become due with immediate effect. For any questions regarding these terms and conditions, please email the US Loans Advisor at [email protected]. For questions regarding what an “eligible” or “deferment only” school is, please  email the IPO office, [email protected] or [email protected] before applying for a programme with an SPA module.

Teaching and assessment

We offer a high level of practical and experiential learning, both on and off campus.

You'll have the opportunity to attend shows, workshops and masterclasses – learning from established directors, producers and industry leaders – and join work placements to put your learning into context, building your professional network. Past students have worked with the likes of the BBC, the British Film Institute and UK Cinema Association. 

Teaching staff

On campus, you'll engage in authentic, exciting learning experiences that encourage collaboration and self-expression through role plays, workshops, masterclasses and film screenings.

You'll be taught by working film and theatre directors, writers, actors and production specialists, ensuring your classes are shaped by the most current industry practices. 

Our academics have a wealth of awards and experiences – from winning BAFTA nominations to working on award-winning documentaries, screening their work at the Superbowl, developing films in Hollywood and having their own BFI retrospectives to showcase their career highlights. 

You’ll also benefit from regular guest speakers – from Hollywood actors to award-winning directors and producers. Past speakers have included directors Francis Anan and Ed Lovelace; writer and producer Vincent Ngo; cinematographer Trevor Forrest; editor Matyas Fekete and casting directors Simone Pereira Hind and Ben Cogan. 

Small, highly interactive classes ensure you’ll have a high level of contact with teachers and tutors, enabling you to develop your individual strengths and interests.

Contact hours and expected workload

Year One
Weekly Contact Hours: 15
Self-Directed Study: 15

Year Two
Weekly Contact Hours: 16
Self-Directed Study: 16
(Above includes summer holiday period)

Year Three
Weekly Contact Hours (in class and tutorials): 16
Self-Directed Study: 20

Assessment structure

Your skills and knowledge will be assessed through practical work, presentations, group work, pitches, peer assessments, case studies, screenplays and production plans – as well as essays, reflective writing and written analyses on aspects of the industry. During your Study Abroad term, you'll develop your own research project and, in your final year, you'll create a career planning portfolio.

Students with disabilities

We welcome and support students with a wide range of disabilities and health concerns. This includes learning difficulties, visual and hearing impairments, mental health difficulties, autism spectrum conditions, mobility difficulties, and temporary or chronic health conditions. 

We ask that you speak with Student Registry and our Disability team as early as you can, to enable us to support you. Find out more about our disability support and contact us. 

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

A Regent’s education provides you with a high level of personal attention, and this begins from the moment you apply to study with us. We want to understand who you are and what your skills and interests may be – we are interested in your potential, as well as your prior achievements. We review each application comprehensively and on its individual merit, considering all of your skills, interests and attributes.

Minimum entry requirements for Level 4 students

One of the following qualifications:

  • Two GCE A-levels at grade A-C
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma
  • US High School Diploma with a minimum GPA of 2.5 PLUS one of the following:
    - Two AP tests with an average grade of 3
    - Two SAT II (Subject Tests) with a minimum score of 500 in each section
    - SAT I (Reasoning Tests) with a minimum score of 1650 (550 in each section)
    - ACT with a composite score of 23 (20 in each section)
    - Dual Enrolment and College credits (1st Year) - 20 credits with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  • Equivalent qualifications as deemed acceptable by the University

We receive applications each year from over 170 countries and are happy to assess all international qualifications.

English Language requirements 

English is our language of instruction and we require proof of your English proficiency. 

You can demonstrate your English proficiency with:

•    IELTS: Overall score of 6.0 with no score below 5.5 in any of the four components

•    PTE Academic: Overall score of 58, with 51 or above in each individual component

•    TOEFL IBT: Overall score 80. (We do not accept TOEFL from applicants requiring a Student Visa, as this qualification is no longer accepted by the UK Visas and Immigration Department (UKVI)

•    A-level/GCSE/IGCSE English: Grade C / 4 or above (for IGCSE certificates, please provide the Supplementary Certifying Statement with the breakdown of component grades)

•    International Baccalaureate: Grade 4 or above in English at Higher or Standard Level

This list is not exhaustive. We will review the English qualifications you submit as part of your application and be in contact if we require anything further.
For applicants who wish to improve their English language proficiency, please see our English language courses.

Regent's English Proficiency Test (REPT)

We provide an online English diagnostic test known as the Regent’s English Proficiency Test (REPT). This test must be booked in advance. To find out more information and to book a test, please visit the REPT page. The REPT test is currently free of charge.

Interview 

We also require you to pass a short online interview with one of our Film & Screen academics.

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

As a Regent’s student you will take an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) module in your first semester in order to support the development of your academic work in English.

Please note that students who achieve an IELTS 6.5, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component, or an equivalent result, are exempt from taking the EAP module and have an additional academic module.

Please note this module is no longer running effective from September 2021.

Students entering with Recognition of Prior Learning

If you are joining your programme at an advanced entry point, we require IELTS 6.5 with a minimum 6.0 in Reading and Writing, with no score below 5.5 in any other components.
 

Careers

This pathway is designed for those looking for a career in TV and digital media – from producers to directors, camera operators, editors and production managers. Whether you’re looking to launch your own company or make your mark in an agency, this degree provides the training to do so.  

Regent’s alumni have gone on to work in visual effects, as VFX production coordinators and in PR. BA (Hons) Film & Screen (Digital & Online) graduate Carly Hoogstadt was recently the VFX producer for Cats and 1917 (Universal Pictures). 

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BA (Hons) Film and Screen (TV and Digital Media)

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'Regent’s has really broadened my horizons – changing my perspective on creativity. I wasn't only interested in becoming a good filmmaker, but also a good businesswoman, and Regent’s teaches you how to adopt this entrepreneurial mindset'. Kateryna Kononenko, BA (Hons) Film & Screen (TV & Digital Media) student
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Carlijn Hoogstad
'Studying at Regent’s means that industry experience is readily available. The staff have great contacts within different sectors, meaning students have a big advantage when they join the job market – they already have some great, real-world experience.’ Carlijn Hoogstad, BA (Hons) Film & Screen (TV & Digital Media) alumna
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