Film and Television HND
Course Overview - Film and Television HND
Course Information
Start your journey into the dynamic world of film and television with this Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Film & Television. Designed for aspiring creatives, this one-year vocational course provides the perfect foundation for a career in the industry or progression to higher-level study. Successful completion allows you to move onto the HND and then ‘top-up’ to a full bachelor’s degree in Creative Media Technologies with our partner, the University of Portsmouth.
Set against current and emerging trends, the course combines theory and...
<strong>Course Information</strong><br/>Start your journey into the dynamic world of film and television with this Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Film & Television. Designed for aspiring creatives, this one-year vocational course provides the perfect foundation for a career in the industry or progression to higher-level study. Successful completion allows you to move onto the HND and then ‘top-up’ to a full bachelor’s degree in Creative Media Technologies with our partner, the University of Portsmouth.<br/>Set against current and emerging trends, the course combines theory and hands-on practice across all stages of production — from concept development and scriptwriting to filming, editing, and post-production. You’ll explore factual and fictional content through film, documentary, drama, and wider moving image entertainment.<br/><br/>Practical experience is at the heart of the programme. You’ll work on location and in our state-of-the-art facilities, including a green screen virtual production environment and a fully equipped TV studio with LED wall technology. Alongside technical skills, you’ll develop creative and professional expertise in single and multi-camera productions, VFX, cinematography, and editing.<br/><br/>**Modules (Themes)<br/>Year One (HNC)**<br/>• Cinematography<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Film & Television Practices<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Television Broadcasting<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Factual Programming<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Career Development<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Year Two (HND progression)</strong><br/>• Virtual Studio Production<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Advanced Film & Television Practices<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Advanced Editing & VFX<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Moving Image Production<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Advanced Career Development<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Key Features</strong><br/>• Progression route to HND and then a full degree with the University of Portsmouth.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Hands-on experience using professional equipment and software.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Work on live assignment briefs to build real-world skills and industry connections.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Access to cutting-edge facilities, including green screen virtual production and LED wall studio.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Small group sizes for personalised support and high success rates.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Celebrate your achievement at a graduation ceremony.<br/><br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Chichester College
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
FTCM
Institution Code
C57
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
80
144
Applicants will need to have achieved either a Level 3 Extended Diploma Merit grade or an A-level 'C' or above in a creative subject, alongside an artistic portfolio showing a range of traditional and digital illustration, art or graphic skills.
Scottish Higher
C,C,C,D,D,D
Intended for students who want to develop skills to become more independent, flexible and proactive with their art working on personal judgements and creative intuition; the course is also aimed at those that want to develop creatively without going directly to University but still want to study at a H.E level.
Access to HE Diploma
M:30,P:15
Intended for students who want to develop skills to become more independent, flexible and proactive with their art working on personal judgements and creative intuition; the course is also aimed at those that want to develop creatively without going directly to University but still want to study at a H.E level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMP
DDD
Intended for students who want to develop skills to become more independent, flexible and proactive with their art working on personal judgements and creative intuition; the course is also aimed at those that want to develop creatively without going directly to University but still want to study at a H.E level.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GSCE Mathematics and English at grade C, English as a second language at IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
A level
C,C,D
Intended for students who want to develop skills to become more independent, flexible and proactive with their art working on personal judgements and creative intuition; the course is also aimed at those that want to develop creatively without going directly to University but still want to study at a H.E level.
T Level
P
D*
Intended for students who want to develop skills to become more independent, flexible and proactive with their art working on personal judgements and creative intuition; the course is also aimed at those that want to develop creatively without going directly to University but still want to study at a H.E level.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £6,800 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |




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