Post Production for Film and Television BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Post Production for Film and Television BA (Hons)
From raw footage to screen magic—this is where stories are truly made.
Solents ScreenSkills-accredited BA (Hons) in Post Production for Film and Television transforms creative passion into professional expertise. Whether you dream of editing Netflix dramas, grading blockbuster films, or crafting motion graphics for major broadcasters, this course gives you the specialist skills, industry connections, and professional portfolio to make it happen.
Youll master the complete post-production workflow using the same professional software and facilities trusted by the scr...
From raw footage to screen magic—this is where stories are truly made.<br/><br/>Solents ScreenSkills-accredited BA (Hons) in Post Production for Film and Television transforms creative passion into professional expertise. Whether you dream of editing Netflix dramas, grading blockbuster films, or crafting motion graphics for major broadcasters, this course gives you the specialist skills, industry connections, and professional portfolio to make it happen.<br/><br/>Youll master the complete post-production workflow using the same professional software and facilities trusted by the screen industries—from multi-camera HD studios to high-spec Mac edit suites running Adobe Creative Cloud, DaVinci Resolve, and industry-standard colour grading tools. Our Media Academy environment replicates real-world production workflows, while our experienced practitioner-academics bring current industry insight directly into your learning.<br/><br/>This isnt just about learning buttons and software. Youll develop the creative judgement that separates good editors from great ones—understanding pacing, rhythm, storytelling, and how to shape emotion frame by frame. Through hands-on projects, collaborative team productions, and progressive skill development across fiction, documentary, motion graphics, VFX, and colour grading, youll build both technical mastery and creative confidence.<br/><br/>With ScreenSkills accreditation and Production Guild membership backing your qualification, plus opportunities for industry networking, work experience, and professional development workshops, youll graduate with the portfolio, contacts, and career-ready skills that employers are actively seeking. Our graduates work across film, television, streaming platforms, and creative media—because we dont just teach post-production, we prepare you for the professional reality of the screen industries.<br/><br/>Our students regularly win awards for their work as well. Most recently, in 2025, students were honoured with a ‘Special Award for Outstanding Technical Achievement’ at the 2025 Royal Television Society (RTS) Southern Awards.<br/><br/>If you’re looking to study our post production for film and television degree but don’t have the relevant qualifications or experience, the foundation year in media will help you develop the core skills and knowledge to progress. Find out more about the foundation year in media. <br/><br/><strong>Who is this course for?</strong><br/>This course is for creative individuals who want to specialise in film and television post-production. It’s ideal for those interested in editing, storytelling, and mastering industry-standard software and workflows. If you enjoy shaping narratives, working collaboratively, and developing technical expertise for a career in media, this course is for you.<br/><br/><strong>What does this course lead to?</strong><br/>This ScreenSkills accredited course is ideal for those who want to be editors, sound mixers, colour graders, visual effects and edit assistants working in TV and film.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
PPF1
Institution Code
S30
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
120
Scottish Higher
104-120 UCAS Tariff Points from a minimum of 4 Scottish Highers
Access to HE Diploma
Pass in Access course with 60 credits overall including 45 Level 3 credits passed with a minimum of Merit, or 102-118 UCAS Tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit or Pass Grades
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28
31
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
DMM (112 UCAS Tariff Points)
HNC (BTEC)
P
D
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
D*D
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
DMM
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*D
D*D (104 UCAS Tariff Points)
AS
Accepted when studied alongside other Level 3 qualifications
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
D*D
D*D (104 UCAS Tariff Points)
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DMM
DMM (112 UCAS Tariff Points)
Scottish Advanced Higher
104-120 UCAS Tariff Points from a minimum of 2 Scottish Advanced Highers
Extended Project
This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)
HND (BTEC)
P
M
Pearson BTEC Certificate (QCF)
This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF)
This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)
OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate
This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma
This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications.
A level
104-120 from a minimum of 2 A Levels
T Level
M
Merit (120 UCAS Tariff Points)
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| International | £19,081 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |


























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