Filmmaking Bucks New University

Overview

You’ll be taught by experienced media professionals on state-of-the-art equipment, and study the practical skills, contemporary technical knowledge and problem-solving ability for a range of production roles.

The Filmmaking  course is split between our High Wycombe Campus and  Bucks New University teaching base at Pinewood Studios, the heart of the UK Film industry, where you can get a feel for life on set and develop your skills and understanding of this fast-paced industry, all right in the hustle and bustle of a working studio.

Why study this subject?

The Creative Industries employ over 2 million people in the UK and are projected to create an additional one million jobs by 2050. In the last ten years, jobs in the UK’s Creative Industries have grown at three times the UK national average.

Increased industry demand means Film, TV and Media employers need graduates with practical skills and hands-on experience. You could turn your passion for filmmaking into a rewarding and successful career with the right teaching and hands on learning experiences.

Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?

• Our MA Filmmaking is a highly vocational and hands-on course that will help develop your understanding of the creative, editorial, commercial, and practical aspects of digital film production.
• This degree will enable you to gain key skills for employment in the film, tv and media industries. Not only will you learn to use state of the art equipment at our High Wycombe Campus, enabling you to smoothly transition to professional work environments, you’ll also have the chance to study at our teaching base at the heart of the UK film industry, Pinewood Studios.

What are my career prospects? 

After you leave BNU, you might start as a researcher, production co-ordinator, 1st AD or a freelance scriptwriter for film or tv, or write content for the web. When you leave, you’ll feel confident in working with industry standard kit and will feel prepared for your first role within the industry.