The course team welcomes applicants from a broad range of backgrounds from all over the world. The course attracts students who apply direct from A-level (or equivalent) or from Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, or other art or design courses, as well as mature students who may have previously worked in industry.
The standard entry requirements for this course are as follows:
96 UCAS tariff points which can be made up of one or a combination of the following accepted full level 3 qualifications:
A Levels at grade C or above (preferred subjects include: English; History; Media; Business; Art and Design, or other subjects within Social Sciences)
Pass at Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4)
Merit, Merit, Merit at BTEC Extended Diploma (preferred subjects: Art and Design, Media, Music and Performing Arts)
Merit at UAL Extended Diploma
Access to Higher Education Diploma (preferred subject: Digital and Creative Media, Film and Production, Humanities and Social Sciences)
OR equivalent EU/International qualifications, such as International Baccalaureate Diploma at 24 points minimum
And 3 GCSE passes at grade 4 or above (grade A*-C).
IELTS level 6.0 or above, with at least 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Please check our main English language requirements page for more information.
All classes are conducted in English. If English is not your first language you will be asked to provide evidence of your English language ability when you enrol.
APEL - Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning
Applicants who do not meet these course entry requirements may still be considered in exceptional cases. The course team will consider each application that demonstrates additional strengths and alternative evidence. This might, for example, be demonstrated by:
Related academic or work experience;
The quality of the personal statement;
A strong academic or other professional reference;
A combination of these factors.
Each application will be considered on its own merit but we cannot guarantee an offer in each case.
At the core of BA (Hons) Television and Live Events Production is creative direction with design implementation skills across a broad range of live and recorded platforms, including corporate, festivals, promotional, charitable, educational, theatrical, entertainment events and television.
The course encourages work placements and holistic understanding, for employability across multiple sectors. It embraces experimentation and entrepreneurship by providing opportunities for you to interpret, form and command a specialism within the live events and television industry.
The course will also guide you through a challenging and informative journey of practical and theoretical research opportunities.
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Graduates of the BA (Hons) Television and Live Events Production will be able to celebrate a diverse and large employment market that could allow them to enter into a variety of roles, depending on the specific area in which they specialise.
To inspire students, here is a list of potential employment opportunities:
Independent and regional television, film and video production companies
Lighting and audio companies
Set provision and construction and scenic painting companies
Independent professionals; such as designers, set dressers, scenic artists, directors, producers, production managers
Drama training institutions and educational linked ventures
Touring theatre companies
Exhibition and display production companies
Museum events
Commissioned festival and special events contracts
Charitable fundraising events
Sports events
Fashion and advertisement promotional events
Music events
Residential or short term theatre and television studio contracts
Conference, corporate, party and charity functions management companies
Leisure and community events
Theme parks
Web-based productions
Graduates will have opportunity of employment at differing levels of responsibility depending on the nature of the production and depending on the focus they choose to elect.
Below is a selection of potential roles:
Production designer / Art Director
Producer / Assistant Producer
Assistant Creative Director
Assistant Project Director
Production Researcher
Live event or television camera person
Fashion Show Co-ordinator
Assistant Production Manager
Event Logistics and Operations Manager
Assistant Floor / Studio/Stage / Location Manager
Lighting design Assistant/Operator
Sound design Assistant/Operator
Assistant Technical Manager
Prop Designer / Maker / Supervisor / Buyer / Supplier
Set Dresser
Assistant Model Maker
Technical Drafts Person
Scenic Artist
Party / Festival Co-ordinators
Charities/educational event co-ordinators
PR-related event work
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year