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Bachelor of Film and Screen Production (Film Production)

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Bachelor of Film and Screen Production (Film Production) (BFSP)
CRICOS: 103178F
Entry requirements
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Study mode
  • On-campus
Campus
  • Springfield
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 3 year(s) (or part-time equivalent)
Start
  • Feb
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Overview

  • Passionate about film production? Benefit from a major that focuses entirely on film making and closely aligns teachings to both national and international developments in the industry. You will graduate with industry skills but also transferable knowledge you’re able to apply in many other industries and careers.
  • Develop the skills required to make movies for the big screen, write scripts, work with actors, and make short films.
  • You'll get the chance to focus on location production, editing, cinematic language and advanced producing throughout your studies.
  • Delve into the world of experimental film and become inspired to craft the next cult classic.

Further study

Upon successful completion of this degree, you can go on to study the Bachelor of Creative Arts (Honours).

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Career outcomes

  • Graduates will be prepared for employment not only in film making, but television drama, web production, advertising, digital streaming, visual effects, corporate video production, computer generated imagery and more.

Entry requirements

Pre-requisites

To study this degree we assume you have sound knowledge in:

  • English (Units 3 & 4, C) 

We assume that your knowledge is equivalent to a grade C or higher in Units 3 and 4 at high school level (typically studied in Year 12). Find out more about assumed knowledge.

  • If you don't have the required high school grade requirement, you can attend an interview and supply a portfolio and written statement.

Interview information

Applicants who don't have an ATAR must partake in an interview and provide:

  • a head shot style photo of themselves
  • a school exit statement, or evidence of previous education standard achieved
  • a portfolio of examples of your films, and scripts or media works at interview
  • a written statement (500 words) addressing your goals and aspirations in the film and media industries and what area  interests you the most (e.g. director, producer, editor, cinematographer, sound recordist, art director etc.). Please supply your submission at interview.

For registration, please see our Auditions and interviews page. Please note that you will need to apply for your degree before registering to interview.

Note: It is a requirement that Queensland-based students hold a current positive notice indicating that they are deemed suitable for working with children and young people whilst studying the Bachelor of Film and Screen Production. Further information about the Blue Card or Exemption Card suitability process is available from the Blue Card Services.

Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this degree. If your country is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility. 

English language requirements

You are required to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subscore. UniSQ also accepts other English language proficiency tests.

If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can apply to study UniSQ's UniReady courses TPP0122 and TPP0123, or the English for Academic Purposes EAP2 pathway program through the Union Institute of Language (UIL).

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

If you have previously studied in your home country, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 24 units.

Courses to be studied Units
Core courses 4
12-unit Film Production major 12
1 x second 8-unit major*
or 2 x 4-unit minors
or 1 x 4-unit minor plus 4 x elective courses		 8
Total 24

*The second 8-unit major can be chosen from any approved 8-unit major in another discipline in the School of Creative Arts (e.g. Visual Art, TV/Radio, Film Production etc. providing all entry requirements are met) or from a recommended major outside of the creative arts, such as Communication and Media Studies, Photography, Journalism, or English Literature, or another major in consultation and with approval from the degree director.

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for an example of courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

Other requirements

While studying this degree, you will need to have access to personal storage space (e.g. portable external hard drive, cloud storage etc.).

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Fees and scholarships

Your actual fees may vary depending on the courses you select. We review our fees annually so these may be subject to change.

Approximate annual costs1 for international students' first year of study (8 units) in this degree:

Study Mode Cost
External/Online

You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee.

AUD 28240
On-campus

You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee.

AUD 28240

1 These are indicative annual fees for 2025. 

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

Scholarships

At UniSQ, we offer a range of scholarships to support your success at university. Find a scholarship that works for you.

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

CRICOS: 103178F

Apply direct to UniSQ

Intakes

Start your study in Trimester 1.

Study period  Orientation  Study period start date Finish date
Trimester 1, 2025  Monday 3 February Monday 10 February  Friday 9 May 
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