• Enjoy new, state-of-the-art facilities that include a multi-camera Television studio, film studio, high-end edit suites, sound recording studio, dubbing and grading studios and a 180 seat cinema. A one-stop-shop for creative Television programme making
• Learn critical analysis of your own and others work within a creative development context, where analysis and practice go hand-in-hand as you develop and make new content
• Follow industry practices from development of ideas, commissioning of projects through to the marketing and distribution of completed content.
• Learn from international, award-winning staff with industry expertise, and industry guest speakers
• Experience a collaborative, professional, industry project-based program, with the possibility of working on live projects and opportunities for work experience
• Earn two degrees: an XJTLU degree from the Chinese Ministry of Education and a globally recognised degree from the University of Liverpool, a member of the Russell Group of leading UK universities.​

OVERVIEW

Television production is expanding globally. With more and more platforms for viewing and audiences hungry for new content the BA (Hons) Television Production is an innovative programme based in China that offers students the opportunity to not only learn the technical and creative skills necessary to make high quality Television programmes, but to also develop new content aimed at the internal Chinese and global marketplace.

Whether you want to create a new reality TV format, produce a game show, shoot a prototype show on location or a magazine show in our state of the art Television studio the BA (Hons) Television Production programme will equip you with the skills, knowledge and industry know-how to achieve your career goals.

The BA (Hons) Television Production programme commissions work like a production company with an industry focus. Throughout the programme you will either be in development, pre-production, shooting or in post-production alongside developing, pitching, producing and directing TV shows.

WHY SHOULD I STUDY FILMMAKING AT XJTLU?

Enjoy new, state-of-the-art facilities that include a multi-camera Television studio, film studio, high-end edit suites, sound recording studio, dubbing and grading studios and a 180 seat cinema. A one-stop-shop for creative Television programme making

Learn critical analysis of your own and others work within a creative development context, where analysis and practice go hand-in-hand as you develop and make new content

Follow industry practices from development of ideas, commissioning of projects through to the marketing and distribution of completed content

Learn from international, award-winning staff with industry expertise, and industry guest speakers

Experience a collaborative, professional, industry project-based program, with the possibility of working on live projects and opportunities for work experience

Earn two degrees: an XJTLU degree from the Chinese Ministry of Education and a globally recognised degree from the University of Liverpool, a member of the Russell Group of leading UK universities.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• a full awareness of your creative potential as a content developer and programme maker with the ability to take your knowledge, specialist skills and understanding into the Television and media industries
• By the time you graduate from the BA TV Production, you will have:
• knowledge of development, pre-production and production techniques. The ability to research and critically analyse work from a creative, market perspective
• advanced, specialist skills and professional practice across the development, pre-production, production, post-production and distribution aspects of the Television industries
• a high level of communication skills in the presentation of creative, critical and professional work
• the ability to produce work that is informed by and contextualised within relevant theoretical issues and debates alongside market potential and local and global trends

MODULES

Year One
UK degrees are three years long whereas in China they are four, therefore we do accept students with certain qualifications directly into Year Two, which is the start of the main academic programme. Most students, however, enter into Year One, which provides you with a range of interesting modules, language classes and core skills for your degree.

Year Two

Compulsory modules:

Analysing Communication
Media Production
Introduction to Film and Television
Screen Writing for Film and TV
TV Studio Production 1
Fiction Theory and Practice.

Optional modules:

Journalism Theory and Practice
Media Management
Communication in China
Investigative Journalism.

Year Three

Compulsory modules:

Media Theory
Experimental Film Practices
Documentary (Theory)
TV Studio Production 2
Documentary Production
Drama Production.
History of Broadcasting.

Optional modules:

Chinese Cinema
Translation
Literature of the Enlightenment

Year Four

Compulsory modules:

Final Year Project
Major Production Project
Post-Production

Optional modules:

European Cinema
Theoretical Debates in Film Studies
Chinese Theatre and Performance
Animation
Sonic Art and Sound Design for Digital Media
Portrayal of China in Western Media

CAREERS

FEES

International students
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RMB 88,000 per academic year

Early bird discount
Early bird discount of RMB 8,000 (approx. GBP 860) available (accept the conditional or unconditional offer before 1st May)

Join a free Chinese language course
We now offer a free summer Chinese language course for all undergraduate and postgraduate students starting their degree before program start.

Year One entry

We welcome applications from high-quality candidates in all subjects with appropriate high school or equivalent qualifications. Students will normally be expected to have a high standing in their high school performance with a minimum B average in all subjects as well as relevant subjects.

Year Two entry

Students who have completed A-levels or International Baccalaureate (or equivalent) will be considered for entry into Year Two, different programmes have different subject-relevant requirements.

    A-level: BBB

    IB Diploma: 30 points

    AP Exams/ACT Tests/SAT II Subject Tests - High school diploma with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above, plus:
        1. 3 AP exams: 4, 4, 4 or
        2. SAT I: 1280 or ACT: 27, and 2 AP exams: 4, 4 or
        3. 3 SAT II Subject Tests (taken prior to cancellation in 2021): 600, 600, 600

Notes:

1. BEng Architecture, BA Filmmaking, BA TV Production & BA Digital Media Arts: require a digital copy portfolio review and an interview with members of Departments of Architecture and Design & School of Film and TV Arts, which can be conducted in person or via the Internet.

2. BA International Business with a Language: normally international students study Chinese and Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan students study Spanish or Japanese as the language option.

    For year 2 entry international students, students who are Chinese zero beginners will take an extra 5 credits Chinese language course.
    For year 2 entry Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan students, students should be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of Spanish (DELE/SIELE A1) or Japanese (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test N5).

3. BA Translation and Interpreting: for international and HK/Macau/Taiwan students whose native language is not Chinese, an HSK level 6 or the pass of the aptitude test arrange by the Department of Translation and Interpreting is required.

4. Programme in Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Industrial Design and Technology Science and so on require Mathematics and Physics.

5. Programme in Architecture, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Chemistry, Mathematics, Science and Digital Media Arts and so on require Mathematics.

You can also find more information on entry requirements on our Country/Region list.

English Language Requirements

For international applicants, if you are a non-native English speaker, or if you have not previously studied in English, you must have satisfactory English language skills to study at XJTLU. Various English qualifications are accepted:

Year One entry

    IELTS: 5.0 (min 4.5 in all sections)
    TOEFL: 62 (iBT)

Year Two entry

    IELTS 6.5 (min 5.5 in all sections)
    TOEFL: 90 (iBT) (min 21 in any skill)

English qualifications are not required for students from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan who take the Joint Examination or the GSAT.

Students who are entering into Year One with less than IELTS 6.0 or equivalent in their English proficiency will take 10 credits EAP, and students with IELTS 6.0 or above will take 5 credits EAP.

"*" means necessary documents that you must provide in your application.

*1. Application Form

Please upload your finished application form here.

*2. Passport photo

A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant

*3. Photocopy of valid passport

With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included(Photocopy of valid passport identification page. Passport must be an ordinary passport and be valid for at least six months. Applicants currently residing in China must include a copy of the page containing a valid visa or residence permit.)

*4. Certificates of Senior High school

Certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.

*5. Senior High school academic transcript

Transcript in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.

*6. Certificates of English language qualifications

Certificates of English language qualifications such as IELTS, TOEFL or other acceptable English qualifications (as required for non-native speakers of English)

7. SAT, ACT, GSAT or other entrance aptitude test scores (if available)

*8. Personal Statement

9. Portfolio (only for BEng Architecture, BA Filmmaking, BA TV Production and BA Digital Media Arts)

10. Supporting Documents: Certificate of Good Conduct

Provided by your current/previous school/company in Chinese/English to improve your success rate.

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