Film Production and Broadcast Engineering BEng (Hons) - 2024/5
Awarding body
University of Surrey
Teaching institute
University of Surrey
Framework
FHEQ Level 6
Final award and programme/pathway title
BEng (Hons) Film Production and Broadcast Engineering
Subsidiary award(s)
| Award | Title |
|---|---|
| Ord | Film Production and Broadcast Engineering |
| DipHE | Film Production and Broadcast Engineering |
| CertHE | Film Production and Broadcast Engineering |
Professional recognition
Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Modes of study
| Route code | Credits and ECTS Credits | |
| Full-time | ULG12002 | 360 credits and 180 ECTS credits |
| Full-time with PTY | ULG12004 | 480 credits and 240 ECTS credits |
QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)
Communication, Media, Film and Cultural Studies, Engineering (Bachelor)
Other internal and / or external reference points
UK-SPEC; EC document Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes in Engineering; IET document IET Learning Outcomes Handbook (incorporating UK-SPEC) for Bachelors and MEng Degree Programmes.
Faculty and Department / School
Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences - Music & Media
Programme Leader
PRATT Susan (Music & Med)
Date of production/revision of spec
20/11/2024
Educational aims of the programme
Programme learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | Awards | Ref. |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Programme structure
Full-time
This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over three academic years, consisting of 360 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6). All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)
Full-time with PTY
This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over four academic years, consisting of 480 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5, 6 and the optional professional training year). All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)
Programme Adjustments (if applicable)
N/A
Modules
Year 1 - FHEQ Level 4
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMA1009 | THE ART OF VISUAL STORY TELLING | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| FVP1008 | FILM PRODUCTION | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
| FVP1013 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS | Core | 15 | Year-long |
| FVP1014 | VIDEO FUNDAMENTALS | Core | 30 | Year-long |
| TON1023 | AUDIO SIGNAL ANALYSIS | Core | 15 | Year-long |
| TON1029 | AUDIO ELECTRONICS 1 | Core | 15 | Year-long |
| TON1028 | AUDIO ENGINEERING AND RECORDING TECHNIQUES 1 | Core | 15 | Year-long |
Module Selection for Year 1 - FHEQ Level 4
All modules are core or compulsory.
Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5
Module Selection for Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5
All modules are compulsory.
Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6
Module Selection for Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6
Students select two of the optional 15 credit modules. One in each semester.
Year 1 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 4
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMA1009 | THE ART OF VISUAL STORY TELLING | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| FVP1008 | FILM PRODUCTION | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
| FVP1013 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS | Core | 15 | Year-long |
| FVP1014 | VIDEO FUNDAMENTALS | Core | 30 | Year-long |
| TON1023 | AUDIO SIGNAL ANALYSIS | Core | 15 | Year-long |
| TON1029 | AUDIO ELECTRONICS 1 | Core | 15 | Year-long |
| TON1028 | AUDIO ENGINEERING AND RECORDING TECHNIQUES 1 | Core | 15 | Year-long |
Module Selection for Year 1 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 4
All modules are core or compulsory.
Year 2 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 5
Module Selection for Year 2 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 5
All modules are compulsory.
Year 3 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 6
Module Selection for Year 3 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 6
Students select two of the optional 15 credit modules. One in each semester.
Professional Training Year (PTY) - Professional Training Year
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FVPP001 | PROFESSIONAL TRAINING YEAR MODULE (FULL-YEAR WORK) | Core | 120 | Year-long |
| FVPP003 | PROFESSIONAL TRAINING YEAR MODULE (FULL-YEAR STUDY) | Core | 120 | Year-long |
Module Selection for Professional Training Year (PTY) - Professional Training Year
N/A
Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity
| Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics | N | |
| Professional Training Year (PTY) | N | |
| Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY) | N | |
| Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme) | N | |
| Study exchange (Level 5) | N | |
| Dual degree | N |
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