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BA (Hons) - Film and Television

Immerse yourself in the world of storytelling, cinematography, and production on our practical three-year course. Unlock the art of crafting captivating film and TV from concept to completion and discover the power of visual storytelling to engage and inspire audiences.

You’ll develop expertise in camera work, lighting, sound, editing, scriptwriting, producing, and directing, empowering you to create exceptional original content. You'll also have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects and live briefs, including short films, TV studio productions, documentaries, experimental pieces, and music videos.

Take advantage of our industry-standard Media Suites, TV Studio facilities, and professional AV Department, which provide high-quality cameras to give you every opportunity to realise your potential.

Your learning will be guided by experienced academics, and you’ll gain insight from workshops led by industry experts to help refine your unique creative voice and expand your professional network.

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Course Overview

Our Film and Television programme is a practical, production-focused course that helps you develop the creative, technical and professional skills needed for contemporary screen production. From the start of the course, you will work on real projects, learning how to develop ideas, plan shoots, work with equipment, collaborate with others and present finished screen work to an audience.

You will explore the full production process, from research, script development and pitching through to filming, editing, sound, post-production, promotion and exhibition. Through hands-on workshops and project-based learning, you will build skills in camera, lighting, sound, editing, scriptwriting, producing and directing, while developing your own creative voice as a filmmaker and content creator.

The course gives you the opportunity to work across a range of screen forms, including short fiction, documentary, studio television, music video, experimental film and online content. You will learn how different formats connect with different audiences, and how screen work is shaped by purpose, platform, style and production context.

Based at our Brampton Road campus, you will have access to professional production spaces, media suites, TV studio facilities and support from our AV Department, with access to industry-relevant cameras, lighting, sound and post-production equipment. You will be encouraged to use these resources creatively and professionally, building confidence in both individual and collaborative production practice.

Your learning will be supported by experienced academic staff and visiting industry professionals, helping you understand current screen industry practice and develop the confidence, adaptability and resilience needed for future opportunities in film, television, online media, independent production, postgraduate study and the wider creative industries.

On this course you will...

Study in a supportive, creative and practical environment where you can develop your own approach to filmmaking and screen production.
Take part in hands-on workshops, production tasks and collaborative projects that help you build confidence through making, testing and refining work.
Develop skills across the production process, including idea development, scriptwriting, pitching, producing, directing, cinematography, sound, editing, post-production and exhibition.
Work across a range of formats, including short films, documentaries, studio television, music videos, experimental screen work and online content.
Build a portfolio of original work that demonstrates your creative voice, technical ability and experience in different production roles.
Access industry-relevant production equipment, media suites, TV studio facilities and support from the AV Department.

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Key Details

Recruiting toUK / RoI / Settled in UK
EU / EEA / International
Course LocationCarlisle - Brampton Road
Institute Institute of Education, Arts and Society
UCAS CodeP311
Mode of DeliveryBlended learning
Course DurationFull-time: 3 Years
Study Options Integrated Foundation Year
Course Start PointSeptember
AwardBA (Hons)
More informationProgramme Specification
Prospectus
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Minimum entry requirements

104-120

UCAS Tariff points

UK Tuition fees

£9,535

Entry in academic year 2025/26

£9,790

Entry in academic year 2026/27

International Tuition fees

£14,900

Entry in academic year 2025/26

£16,000

Entry in academic year 2026/27

Tuition Fees Policy

WHAT OUR GRADUATES Say

More than the degree modules themselves, it was what the lecturers brought from their past, real-world experiences to the programme that captivated and inspired me most.

Archit Hegde, BA (Hons) Film & TV

Archit Hegde talks about his journey from Goa to study in Carlisle, his work at Marvel, MGM, and Netflix - and shares his top tips for graduates seeking work in the Film and TV industry.

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The Film and TV course not only equipped me with the skills necessary to pursue a Masters degree and delve deeper into creative academia, but it also provided valuable lessons in creative resilience and leadership in managing my own projects.

Michelle Lam, BA (Hons) Film & TV

Michelle's shares her journey, passion, and challenges while pursuing her dreams in the film industry.

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Course Structure

What you will learn

This full-time, three-year Film and Television degree is designed to help you develop as a practical, thoughtful and confident screen practitioner. You will build core skills in writing, shooting, editing, production planning and collaboration, while also developing your own creative voice and understanding of the screen industries.

Each year builds on the last. You will begin by learning the foundations of film, television and media production, before progressing towards larger-scale projects, more specialised production roles and increasingly independent creative work. Across the course, you will explore how ideas are researched, developed, produced, edited, promoted and shared with audiences.

Your time with us will give you the space to experiment, take creative risks and discover the areas of production that interest you most. You may arrive with a passion for storytelling, camera, editing, documentary, directing, producing, studio television, online content or scriptwriting — or you may discover new interests as the course develops. You will be supported by academic and technical staff as you build the confidence, skills and portfolio needed for your next steps.

Year one

In Year One, you will be introduced to the core skills and processes that underpin film and television production. You will explore camera operation, lighting, sound recording, editing, scriptwriting, TV studio production, producing, directing, visual composition and collaborative working. This year is about building confidence, developing good production habits and learning how to turn ideas into practical screen work.

Media Craft Skills
Develop an understanding and working knowledge of key technical skills used in media production.
Lens and Edit Craft
Explore practical tasks and projects that introduce key skills in film, television and photography, including production, post-production and professional working practices.
Cultural Contexts
Examine the cultural, historical and social contexts that shape creative work across a range of disciplines.
Applied Storytelling
Explore the technologies, research methods and production processes involved in scripted fiction, factual production and screen storytelling.
Collaborative Practice
Work with others to explore professional scenarios through problem-solving, project-based learning and shared creative practice.

Year two

In Year Two, you will build on your technical and creative skills through more ambitious projects and more defined production roles. You will develop work across areas such as short film, documentary, studio television, cinematography, experimental film, scriptwriting and unscripted television. This stage of the course encourages you to become more independent, reflective and confident in your creative decision-making.

On Set
Work on a series of film and television productions, exploring single-camera and multi-camera approaches to production.
Scene Craft
Respond to creative and professional challenges through experimentation, production design, visual storytelling, narrative development and practical screen work.
Script and Narrative
Develop your understanding of the concepts, structures and techniques used in writing for different media forms.
Unscripted TV Idea and Concept
Explore the creative and professional challenges of developing, presenting and pitching ideas for unscripted television, factual programming, documentary and digital production.
Professional Development
Consider your career ambitions, creative identity and future direction through the development of a professional portfolio.

Year three

In Year Three, you will bring together the skills, knowledge and creative approaches developed across the course. You will focus on independent and professional-facing production, creating work for exhibition, promotion, portfolio development and potential festival submission. This final year supports you in refining your practice and preparing for opportunities after graduation.

Research Portfolio
Develop a focused research project that supports your creative practice, final production work and professional interests.
Promotion and Pitch
Prepare to engage with creative industries and external audiences through pitching, self-promotion, collaboration, presentation and professional communication.
Graduate Project
Consolidate your practical, conceptual and technical skills through the development and production of a major final project.
Festival and Exhibition
Develop the skills needed to present, promote and position your work for audiences, festivals, exhibitions, industry opportunities and life after graduation.

Teaching & Assessment

How you will learn

To succeed in the creative industries, you need to be technically skilled, creatively confident, professionally organised and able to work both independently and collaboratively. From the start of the course, you will be encouraged to develop a professional approach to production, including communication, planning, problem-solving, reflection, resilience and responsibility for your own work.

BA (Hons) Film and Television uses a range of teaching and learning approaches, including lectures, demonstrations, seminars, technical workshops, production exercises, screenings, critique sessions, pitching activities and one-to-one tutorials. You will learn through making, testing ideas, receiving feedback and reflecting on your creative development.

You will also undertake self-directed research and use the virtual learning environment to access resources, take part in learning activities, review module materials and support the development of your projects. As you progress through the course, you will become increasingly involved in evaluating your own work and responding constructively to the work of others. Peer feedback, formative tutor feedback and group critique are important parts of the learning process.

In your first year, you will study some modules alongside students from other creative disciplines. This allows you to develop broader creative awareness, collaborate with students from different subject areas and understand how film and television production connects with wider creative practice. You may also work alongside students from related screen-based courses, including Wildlife Media and Animation, through shared production activities and technical learning.

As you move into your second and third years, you will begin to specialise more clearly in Film and Television, taking on more defined production roles and developing larger, more independent projects. You will continue to build professional skills in areas such as pitching, research, portfolio development, project management, audience awareness and presentation.

Learning will take place through a combination of in-person teaching, online resources, practical workshops, production activity, tutorials and field-based work.

How you will be assessed

Assessment on BA (Hons) Film and Television is designed to reflect the range of skills needed in contemporary screen production. You will be assessed through practical, written, reflective and presentational work, allowing you to demonstrate your creative ideas, technical skills, research, collaboration and professional development.

Assessment methods include:

practical film and television production
scripts, pitches and development documents
research portfolio
production folders and process books
critical reflection
essays and written analysis
individual presentations
group work and collaborative projects
professional development portfolios
graduate project work
exhibition, festival and promotional materials

You will receive formative feedback throughout the course to help you develop your work before final submission. This may include feedback through tutorials, workshops, critique sessions, production reviews, peer discussion and project check-ins.

The range of assessment methods is used so that different aspects of your learning can be recognised: your creative decision-making, technical ability, research, professional practice, collaboration, communication and capacity to reflect on your own development. The aim is to help you build not only a final body of work, but also the confidence and professional habits needed to progress into employment, freelance practice, further study or other creative opportunities.

Overview

104-120 UCAS Tariff Points, You can find out more about the tariff and qualification options from the UCAS tariff table. Offers are tailored to the individual applicant and their circumstances and can be across the tariff range. Applicants who meet our contextual information criteria will be offered at the bottom of the range.

Qualifications

Entry Requirements

A-levels: BCC - BBB 

T-levels: P (C+) – M. All subjects are accepted for entry to this course.

Access to HE: 30 Credits at Distinction, 6 at Merit and 9 at Pass

Scottish Highers: BBBC - AABB

Irish LC Highers: B1, B2x3 – A2, B1x3

Alternative routes: If you don't think you'll meet the criteria for direct application to this course, check out our Integrated Foundation Year

Fair Admissions

When you apply, our Admissions specialists will review your whole application. We are looking for your potential to succeed so will assess your qualifications, any relevant work experience, your personal statement, and references.

Where you have received a conditional offer subject to achieving particular grades/UCAS tariff scores, and do not quite meet these scores, please try not to worry, where vacancies exist our Admissions specialists will review your whole application again and take account of any mitigating circumstances and reassess your suitability for the course.

Selection Criteria

As part of the application and selection process, we are looking for your commitment to this programme. In your personal statement, you should demonstrate your motivation for choosing Film and Television and reflect upon any experience you have gained.

Contextual Admissions

Going to higher education can transform a person’s life. We use contextual admissions to make sure that we are accessible to everyone who has the potential to succeed. Qualifications and grades are important, but they are considered alongside other information that helps universities to identify potential and widen access to university level study. For some individuals, the disadvantages they have experienced in their life mean that they have not been able to demonstrate their full academic potential. Where a person lives and their personal circumstances can all affect their educational attainment.

We take this context into account and look for an applicant’s potential when making admission decisions. The University of Cumbria will make offers at the bottom of any UCAS Tariff range to applicants that live in postal code regions with the lowest participation in Higher Education (Polar 4 quintile 1 – you can check your postcode here), applicants that are estranged from their parents, are care leavers or have caring responsibilities or are in receipt of or received free school meals during their secondary education. Attendance at our Masterclasses and Summer Schools will also allow applicants to receive an offer lower within the tariff range. (T&Cs apply).

Contact ugadmissions@cumbria.ac.uk for more information.

Returning to Education

If you are over 21 and returning to study after being in relevant employment for a minimum of 3 years and do not meet the published entry requirements for Year 1 of our degree courses, please do not assume you are not qualified to join us. Our experienced Admissions and Academic staff will review your prior qualifications and professional experience to support your application.

Language requirements

Please follow the link to check language requirements for this programme here.

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees

UK Tuition fees

£9,535
Entry in academic year 2025/26

£9,790
Entry in academic year 2026/27

International Tuition fees

£14,900
Entry in academic year 2025/26

£16,000
Entry in academic year 2026/27

The figures above don't include accommodation and living costs.

Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year. The University may therefore raise tuition fees in the second or subsequent years of a course, in line with inflation and/or the maximum permitted by law or Government policy. Students will be notified of any changes as soon as possible.

International Finance

At the University of Cumbria, we offer affordable tuition fees for international and EU students looking to study at one of our main four campuses. No matter your choice of course or career path, our International Team is here to support you.

More Information

We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries, grants and funds available to support you throughout your studies with us. This includes the Cumbria Bursary - a non-repayable bursary designed to support first year students with a household income of less than £25,000..

Student Finance

Additional Costs

Stationery, printing and digital storage

Approximately £30 to £40 per year

RequiredPer yearStationery

You should budget for stationery and consumables for personal use. These may include notebooks, pens and pencils, digital storage devices, printing and photocopying. The amount you spend will depend on your study preferences.

Books and journals

Approximately £50 to £300 over the course of your studies

OptionalThroughout the courseBooks and journals

Most core textbooks and journals are available through the University library. You may choose to purchase personal copies of books or other resources used to support your studies.

Some courses recommend particular books or provide an estimated annual budget for purchasing personal copies. Search for your course below for details.

Technology requirements

Cost depends on the equipment and internet service you choose

RequiredThroughout the courseDigital learning and IT

You will need regular access to a laptop or computer capable of accessing the internet and running software such as a word processor and Microsoft Teams. Microsoft 365 is provided as part of your studies. You will also need a reliable internet connection. The amount you spend will depend on the equipment and internet service you choose.

Information on borrowing university laptops

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Location
Carlisle - Brampton Road Campus
Located just outside the city, right on top of Hadrian's Wall, the Brampton Road campus is full of history, buzzing with excitement, creativity, and a sense of endless possibility. The home of creators, entertainers, rule breakers, and change-markers.
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BA (Hons) - Film and Television