International Year One in Media, Film & Television Production
Prepare for direct entry to Year 2 of an undergraduate degree at the University of East Anglia's (UEA) School of Art, Media and American Studies.
The International Year One is taught by INTO and UEA, combining expertise in the subject area and international student support to ensure you thrive in your studies. From film and TV to online media, you’ll examine a wealth of media forms. You'll also explore your own creative applications of different media, preparing for a diverse range of career paths.
If you choose to specialise in film and television production, you will hone your skills using UEA’s state-of-the-art TV studio – a professional environment supported by a team of experienced producers, directors and engineers. You will also be introduced to studio production, including directing, camera-work, floor management and editing.
If you are aiming to progress to media studies or film and television studies, you will be introduced to major debates, theories and thinkers in media studies. Explore audio-visual and audio formats, from television to podcasts, and learn how to analyze and think about media representation.
INTO UEA's core modules are taught in small classes sizes by INTO lecturer, Nicky Barrell, who has 25 years’ experience working in industry for BBC, ITV, Sky, Channel 4 as a series producer and director. You'll also study in the School of Art, Media and American Studies for range of academic modules and have regular contact with students and lecturers at UEA.

Course features
- Guaranteed university placement for all successful students.
- Develop the academic knowledge and study skills for your chosen degree through a specialist pathway.
- Study academic modules that reflect the first year of your chosen degree.
- Learn how to excel in an academic environment and develop effective strategies for UK university study.
- Receive guidance with your university application, ensuring you choose the best degree for you.
How do I qualify?
English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.5 overall with 5.5 listening and 5.0 in other subskills or equivalent. |
Age requirements: | 17 years and above Students commencing courses on a September start date must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year. |
Academic requirements: | Minimum of 72 UCAS points (DDD), excluding General Studies. Min C in Maths GCSE. Native language NOT considered |
Are you top of your class? At INTO University of East Anglia, we are committed to awarding gifted international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £6,000 towards your tuition fees.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
18 September 2023 | 21 June 2024 |
3 Terms
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GBP £19,975 |
Class information
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 17 |
Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 8.30am-6.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
__BA (Hons) Film and Television Production __
With an emphasis on practical production, this degree develops your creative work through the exploration of critical studies in the history and theory of film and television.
You’ll produce your own film and television content and gain experience in writing for different media. Develop your ability to tell a story using a range of technologies, focusing on the writing, directing and editing decisions that happen behind the scenes.
Later in the degree, you’ll have the opportunity to specialize in an area of your choice, such as adaptation, directing and working with actors.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is both formal and informal, designed not simply to pass or fail students, but to help you build on your successes and meet the requirements for entry to the second year of a degree. Marks from the International Year One program do not count towards the final degree, but help the University assess your abilities in your chosen field of study.
You are assessed through a combination of examinations and coursework, which may include:
- essays
- reports
- practical exercises
- group and individual media projects
- portfolios
- oral presentations
- seminar discussions
- class tests
- problem solving exercises.
How do I qualify?
English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.5 overall with 5.5 listening and 5.0 in other subskills or equivalent. |
Age requirements: | 17 years and above Students commencing courses on a September start date must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year. |
Academic requirements: | Minimum of 72 UCAS points (DDD), excluding General Studies. Min C in Maths GCSE. Native language NOT considered |
Are you top of your class? At INTO University of East Anglia, we are committed to awarding gifted international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £6,000 towards your tuition fees.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
18 September 2023 | 21 June 2024 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £19,975 |
Class information
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 17 |
Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 8.30am-6.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
__BA (Hons) Film and Television Production __
With an emphasis on practical production, this degree develops your creative work through the exploration of critical studies in the history and theory of film and television.
You’ll produce your own film and television content and gain experience in writing for different media. Develop your ability to tell a story using a range of technologies, focusing on the writing, directing and editing decisions that happen behind the scenes.
Later in the degree, you’ll have the opportunity to specialize in an area of your choice, such as adaptation, directing and working with actors.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is both formal and informal, designed not simply to pass or fail students, but to help you build on your successes and meet the requirements for entry to the second year of a degree. Marks from the International Year One program do not count towards the final degree, but help the University assess your abilities in your chosen field of study.
You are assessed through a combination of examinations and coursework, which may include:
- essays
- reports
- practical exercises
- group and individual media projects
- portfolios
- oral presentations
- seminar discussions
- class tests
- problem solving exercises.