Television Production BA (Hons)

As one of the most established TV production degree courses in the UK we have close links with the TV industry and an amazing track record in placing our graduates many of whom now work on top shows and films.

This is a highly practical course providing a solid grounding in all aspects of TV production whether you are hands-on in our multi-camera TV studio or on location using a variety of camera sound and lighting equipment. You develop an impressive set of skills covering cinematography audio and visual effects editing sound design lighting scriptwriting directing producing music videos live magazine programmes and television drama.

We focus on your employability: it is our job to help you break into TV. So we create opportunities for you to develop industry links often via networking events on campus or at external industry events such as BAFTA. We also help you find paid work or internships in TV and film during your time with us.

In the last few years we have helped our graduates find placements and paid work on such programmes as The Graham Norton Show; The X Factor; Gogglebox; The Apprentice; The Only Way is Essex; and Dr Who to name but a few.

Why choose this course?

• Taught by lecturers who have been working at the highest level in the television industry
• Benefit from masterclasses with professional TV performers and presenters
• Access high-end production technology including cameras lighting sound recorders rigs edit suites OB kit and multi-camera TV studio
• Produce and broadcast your own programmes via our in-house student-run TV station BedsTV officially affiliated with the National Student Television Association (NASTA). You could also take up a three-month leadership internship at BedsTV after your studies
• Take the course over four years and benefit from a fee-free years placement in industry (see below) where you gain experience and build contacts for the future

To apply for a place on an undergraduate course (BA/BSc) you need to have completed your high school education (12 years) and have a pass equivalent to two UK A level passes and have the required English language qualification.

When you submit an application form you must remember to include photocopies of the following supporting documents. We do not need to see your original qualifications and certificates.

• A completed application form signed by you (an electronic signature is fine)
• Copies of your official academic qualifications and certificates including proof of your level of English Language (where relevant)
• A one-page personal statement. This should tell us why you want to study your chosen course.
• A copy of your current valid passport details
• Please submit copies of any UK Visa that you have held and any documentation relating to previous visa refusals from any country