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Film and Television Production

  • HNC
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Stratford upon Avon College
Awarded by:
Pearson Education Ltd
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2026-2027
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Course summary

This Pearson vocational course offers an exciting and hands on learning experience which prepares you for work in the film and television industries including Drama, Documentary, Content Creation, Multi-Camera TV Production and Live Broadcasting. The course begins at level 4 where you will develop strong foundational skills in single camera production and multi-camera TV broadcasting.

Multi-skilled practitioners are highly sought after and, you will work in a variety of roles from concept design and scriptwriting to cinematography and editing. Throughout the course you will have access to industry standard equipment, including our state-of-the-art TV studio and gallery and will engage with studio and location filming. With a combination of classroom teaching and production-based learning you will develop skills in critical thinking, teamwork and problem-solving alongside your narrative and technical abilities.

Modules

Level 4 – Module A Process and Practice:

A1 Concept and Development
A2 Creative Project
During Level 4, you will study contextual and production focused film and television. This includes but is not inclusive of:

Introduction to Film and TV Studies
Scriptwriting
Production and Technical Skills – Introduction to TV Broadcasting, Documentary Production – including cinematography, lighting and sound recording.
Post-Production – Audio and Video Editing using Adobe Premiere Pro.
Creative Project – Multi-Camera studio TV Production.

Assessment method

This is a 100% coursework qualification. Practical skills are an essential element of the course and will be developed through independent work, classroom activity and expert demonstration. Peer and tutor feedback will be used to support skills development. Oral and written communication will also be developed through assignments and production work. Assessments include a variety of methods including presentations, reports/essays, digital portfolio, observation of production work. All units must be passed to complete the course

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Stratford upon Avon College

Study options

  • HNC • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • 09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
ME01
Institution code:
S26
Campus name:
Stratford upon Avon College
Campus Code:
3
Points of Entry:
Year 1

Solihull College & University Centre has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
ME01
Institution code:
S26
Campus name:
Stratford upon Avon College
Campus Code:
3

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

Solihull College & University Centre are not a licenced student sponsor institution for UK student visas; therefore, we are unable to accept applications from students that require a student visa to enter the UK.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 80 points

Must be in a relevant creative subject such as Creative Media Production; Performing Arts, Film, Media and Photography.

A level

A minimum of three A levels equivalent to 80 UCAS Tariff Points must be in a relevant creative subject such as Creative Media Production; Performing Arts, Film, Media and Photography.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP

Must be in a relevant creative subject such as Creative Media Production; Performing Arts, Film, Media and Photography.

Access to HE Diploma

Pass in Access course with 60 credits overall including 45 Level 3 credits passed with a minimum of 80 UCAS must be in a relevant creative subject such as Creative Media Production; Performing Arts, Film, Media and Photography.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE A*-C or 9-4 in English Language and Mathematics or a recognised equivalent.

T Level - Pass (C and above)

T-Level in Broadcast Media

Equal consideration is given to applicants who are currently in relevant work and wish to apply to Solihull College & University Centre. To apply, they must have a minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience, demonstrating technical, management or supervisory duties. Any application must also include a reference from their line manager which supports entry to higher education.

English language requirements

Students who are non-native English speakers, or who have not studied the final two years of school in English, but can demonstrate capability in English at a standard commensurate to IELTS 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 being awarded on individual sections for a level 4, 5 or 6 qualification, will be considered as eligible to apply for the programme/course.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Solihull College & University Centre is committed to widening participation and ensuring fair access to higher education for all learners, regardless of their background. We are committed to recruiting a student body from a diverse background with a wide range of lived experiences, to create a rich learning environment.

Learn more on the Solihull College & University Centre website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
EU£6701Year 1
England£6701Year 1
Northern Ireland£6701Year 1
Scotland£6701Year 1
Wales£6701Year 1
Channel Islands£6701Year 1
Republic of Ireland£6701Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

While you will have access to all production equipment, you will be required to purchase the following items before commencing the course:

1 TB External Hard Drive
64BG Class 10 SD Card
Headphones

Budget £100 to cover the costs of the essential equipment.

Please also budget up to £150 to cover the cost of trips which will be an integral part of the course.

Sponsorship information

Solihull College & University Centre offer a Higher Education Bursary Programme.

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