UCAS is the organization that processes applications to UK universities. It provides information to help students choose between university, college, or apprenticeships. The document discusses UCAS tariff points which are based on students' grades and determine university eligibility. It also outlines the application process and deadlines through UCAS, average tuition costs, and loans available for tuition and living expenses. The writer discusses visiting open days at Leeds Met Film School, The Northern School of Art, and Sunderland University to evaluate film and television production programs but deciding that university is not the best path for gaining industry experience.

1. Academic
options

2. UCAS-What is UCAS?
"UCAS support young people making post-18 choices, as well as mature learners, by providing
information, advice, and guidance to inspire and facilitate educational progression to university,
college, or a degree apprenticeship."
UCAS Tariff Points
UCAS tariff points are determined by you’re A-Level (or
equivalent) grades. Different universities and or courses
require a specific number of points to be considered for
their course therefore getting a good grade at college is
vital to opening up your options for university if that is
your chosen path. However not all qualifications are on
the tariff so even though it is less likely the
University/conservatoire may still consider your
application. I currently study a level 3 extended diploma
which still awards tariff points for example a distinction
in A-level 3 has the equivalent points to a grade A at A-
Level which is worth 48 points. An average university
has a point requirement of 112 points therefore if I
wanted to go to university, I would have to maintain a
B,B,C or Merit, Merit, Pass as an average.

3. UCAS-What is UCAS?
Maintenance Loan for living costs
You have to give details of
your household income and your
course start date.
The loan is paid directly into your
bank account at the start of each
term. You have to pay the loan
back.
Average course fees:£9,250
Deadline for applications:
31st January 2024
Deadline for most
undergraduate courses.
28th February 2024 UCAS Extra opens.
5th July 2024 Clearing officially opens.
15th August 2024
A Level Results day. BTEC
results day. T Level results day.
How much does it cost to apply
and how many course choices can
you make?
Students must pay an application
fee for the course/courses they
apply to before sending it through
the UCAS 2024 portal. The UCAS
2024 application fee is £22.50 for
applying to a single course and
£27 for more than one course.
Students can apply to up to 5
different courses.
Tuition Fee Loan
Your university or college sets your
tuition fee, and the loan is paid directly
to them. You have to pay it back. If
you’re a full-time student, you can get
up to £9,250.If you’re studying an
accelerated degree course, you could get
up to £11,100.

4. LEEDS Met film school –Higher Education
MetFilm School Leeds is based within Prime Studios, a state-of-the-art media production facility
which includes make-up and wardrobe studios, props storage, as well as cinema and event spaces.
Prime Studios has already collected an extensive list of productions, including The Duke, Hope Gap,
and The ABC Murders, and is located right next door to ITV Studios, where the flagship soap
Emmerdale is filmed.
Courses offered
Saturday
13th May
Content, Media and Film Production
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff: 96 points
A-Level: CCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended
Diploma: MMM
GCSE Math's & English: A*-C/9-4 or Level 2
Equivalents
I have both Math's and English at a
grade 5 and grade 6 and am currently
working above a 3-merit level therefore
I would meet the entry requirements for
the course.

5. Visit to Leeds Met Film School
Open Day
This was a higher education option I was considering due
to the reputation the London and Berlin campus
carry however upon visiting an open day on Saturday
13th May, I realised that the met film school was not for
me this was due to the limited space and facilities and
even though I understand that it is a recently opened
school and there is plans to expand I feel as though I
would achieve more in a more established and bigger
higher education facility.
Saturday 13th May

6. The Northern School of ART
Our BA (Hons) Film, Television & Theatre Production degree teaches the art of script-writing, directing and producing for both stage and screen.
As a film making degree student on this collaborative and practice-based course you will develop a range of sought-after practical skills.
Students will gain a strong understanding of the technical requirements needed for this industry providing you with a distinct competitive
advantage in the film making, television and theatre industries. This course works closely with other programmes such as Acting, Model Making
& Visual FX, Costume Design and Production Design, because of this students will experience a fully rounded teaching environment with the
faculty working collaboratively across all cast and crew requirements. Our assessment for this course is not exam-based. You will be assessed on
the film you make as part of your final year project. Throughout the three years, you will create screen and theatre productions. Showcasing
your skills and abilities to create new and original content for film and theatre practice. Students will use cutting-edge Black Magic 4K camera
technology as well as utilize traditional super-16mm film using Arriflex cameras. Our BA (Hons) Film, TV & Theatre course provides students
with access to industry standard software including Premiere Pro and Avid. You will work on a minimum of 10 productions across three years,
possibly more due the collaborative nature of the degree course. Film school students work with live clients and will submit for festivals and
competitions throughout the degree. Including the Kodak Commercial Awards, RTS Awards and National Student Drama Festival as well as
others. At the end of the three-year course, you will have a broad show-reel of work for your next steps into professional practice.
The course I am interested in doing is film tv and theatre production this practical course would allow me to gain
valuable practical skills that can be transferred directly into the industry below is the course specifications.
Awards won by Northern School of Art Students
Best Sound Kodak NAHEMI Awards 2022
Best Horror, Teesside International Film Festival 2022
Best Student Film, Teesside International Film Festival
2022
Best (student) Film, Tokyo International Film Festival
2022
Best Production Design, Kodak NAHEMI Student
Commerical Awards 2021
Awards won by Northern School of Art Students
Best Drama, APEX Film Festival 2021​
Cinemagic Young Filmmaker Festival 2021, Drama
(shortlisted)​
Best Student Short, The London Shorts Film Festival 2021​
Royal Television Society (Yorkshire Region -student category)​
Nominated Drama 2019​
Winner Best Film - Comedy & Entertainment 2018
Craft Award Best Cinematography - Comedy &
Entertainment 2017

7. Entry Requirements
Applicants have the opportunity to
demonstrate their potential to us by
showing their portfolio at an interview.
Applicants are typically required to have
between 96-112 UCAS Tariff points,
primarily from Level 3 qualifications such
as but not limited to A-Levels, T-Levels,
UAL Diploma, BTEC diplomas or a
Foundation Diploma in Art & Design. If
you are predicted points below the
stipulated range, or if you have any other
qualifications or professional experience,
please get in touch as we still may be able
to consider you. It is expected that all
applicants will also have a Level Two
qualification (or equivalent) in literacy.
BTEC Extended Diploma
D*D*D* 168
DDD 144
DMM 120
MMM 112
MMP 80
MPP 64
Most Recent Grade
Requirement
My Grades
English language( literacy): 6 or B+
Plan of Action:
Use my body of work and create a showreel as well as:
1. Development of ideas and creative thinking i.e.
sketchbook work, drawings, annotations, photography
2. A range of appropriate skills and techniques you have
previously developed
3. Your approach to the creative process i.e. concept,
research, ideas development, experimentation of
techniques and final outcome
4. Ability to take risks
5. Evidence of written work

8. Visit to The Northern School of Art Open Day
When I went to the open day I was able to meet the staff who would lead the course and
develop my knowledge of not only what the course involved but I also got to see the
facilities and studios. I also was shown what there alumni has gone onto do such as lighting
technicians, film directors, DoPs and many more. We were also told about student life and
got to ask student ambassadors questions not only about the course but their experience at
the university. Whilst I was there the degree show was running where I was not only able to
see films made by students but costumes sets and props that were created. Due to the
nature of the school on my preferred course we would work alongside these departments
as well as the acting degree to create films and advertisements extra that are usually
entered into national and international festivals and awards where products from the
northern school of art usually are shortlisted and have a high success rate in winning.

9. University of Gloucestershire
TELEVISION PRODUCTION
Why Television Production?
Our Television Production degree will allow you to explore a range of genres including documentary, drama and entertainment,
as you develop professional skills in single and multi-camera production programmes. With opportunities to gain real experience
working on programmes such as ‘X Factor’, ‘Britain's Got Talent’, ‘Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway’, ‘Coronation Street’ and
‘Flog It’, our graduates stand out from the competition. You’ll also have the chance to work with Cheltenham Festivals to film and
vision-mix large events, and with local sports clubs to produce interviews and game-highlights packages. There are regular trips
to show recordings, with backstage access to directors and other production team member.
Modules
Television is a practical course, and you will gain solid grounding in the
production process, technical and craft skills. Core modules in your first year
cover all aspects for television including drama, documentary and
entertainment. You'll then explore an area of interest before developing
your final project in your third year; a programme made to broadcast
standards. As part of this project, you will get to pitch your ideas to a panel
of industry experts. The best work is entered into our annual television
production awards. Winners are celebrated at a BAFTA style awards
ceremony, and several pieces of work have been broadcast on national
television. A two-week work placement built into the degree will also give
you essential industry experience before you graduate.

10. Sunderland University-Media Production BA (Hons)
There’s never been a better time to get into content creation – we’re watching, listening, making and broadcasting
more media than ever before. This course will give you the practical skills to join this expanding industry and make
engaging content for TV, radio, podcasts, social and online.-Sunderland University
Entry requirements: 120 UCAS Tariff points
If this is not met there is also an integrated first
year.
Year 1:
You’ll be introduced to the studios, the equipment, relevant software and
the various roles within TV and radio.
Year 2:
Content creation
Year 3:
By your final year, you’re ready to delve into the discipline you love, take on
your preferred role, pitching and developing proposals and delivering a
finished piece to professional standards.
Work Experience:
Work experience is an integral part of the course, and throughout your time
with us, you'll be encouraged to continuously liaise with the TV and radio
industry about work experience placements and industry-ran masterclasses.

11. Visit to Sunderland University Open Day
On the 23rd September I visited
Sunderland University Open Day where I attended
Sir Tom Cowie Campus. This allowed me to speak
with the lecturers from the courses and speak
with current students about life at the University.
On Friday, the 22nd September
Sunderland University came into the
college to discuss UCAS and the
application process for University.

12. Evaluation
After visiting Leeds Met Film School, The
Northern School of Art and Sunderland
University attending lectures and talks about
not only the courses and facilities they offer
but the talks about life at University and
checking I would have enough UCAS tariff
points to attend the courses at the
universities. I have decided that University
would not be right for me and that I am more
suited to an apprenticeship or going straight
into a job in the industry.