This new Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Film and Television course has been designed to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and insights needed to excel in this global industry.
The course brings together a wide range of skills and technical understanding from areas that are increasingly converging. You will build up production skills covering the creation of ideas from written concepts, scripts and audience research through to filming and editing for film, television, audio and online.
About the course
Units are planned to include:
Concept and Development – This is aimed at enhancing your foundational knowledge, understanding, and skills in creative practice through the exploration of film and television. You will study the history, theories, and advancements in the field, along with the technical knowledge and skills needed to support your creative work.
Creative Project – This provides you with the opportunity to apply and consolidate your learning by creating a project that showcases your skills and understanding.
Facilities
The course will be based at the newly-developed Digital Media Centre of our £58 million City Hub campus in Nottingham city centre. There you will have access to our new broadcasting studio, podcasting/audio studio, 2 photography studios as well as the industry-standard Adobe Creative Suite. You will have numerous opportunities to engage with other students aiming to get into the creative industries and will work in response to industry briefs.
Assessment
A mixture of traditional and innovative assessment methods will be used, including individual and group presentations, discussions, report writing, case studies, presentations, research and project work, examinations, reflective journals and work-based projects.
Qualification Award
Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Film and Television - awarded by Pearson (subject to validation)
Bursaries
We want our courses to be accessible to students from any background, so we’ve put together a cash support package in the form of non-repayable bursaries to provide financial help where it’s really needed. Details for 2025-26 will be advertised once approved by the university regulator – the Office for Students (OfS). Please check our website - www.nottinghamcollege.ac.uk - for more information.
Your career and progression
From the Level 4 HNC, students will be able to progress to the Level 5 Higher National Diploma course with us.
From the HND, graduates could progress to a Level 6 top-up course at another provider (subject to entry requirements). Alternatively, they may wish to seek professional employment in the global Creative Industries sector with documentary Film career opportunities including: director, producer, editor, cinematographer, camera operator, scriptwriter and sound and/or lighting engineer.
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:
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Nottingham College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
Students are advised to contact their own national student finance service for up-to-date information concerning potential financial support.
Applicants who are permanently resident outside the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Gibraltar or Republic of Ireland are advised to contact the College before submitting an application.
Any additional costs or fees are shown on the UCAS page for each individual course.
You’ll need a minimum of 64 UCAS points from:
• At least two A Levels at A2
• Level 3 BTEC Diploma or Extended Diploma
• International Baccalaureate
• Access to HE Diploma
• T levels
Other combinations of qualifications and experience will also be considered, as will Level 3 qualifications not currently listed on the UCAS tariff.
GCSE English Language and Maths passes at Grades 9 to 4 (previously A* to C) are required. As an equivalent, we expect applicants to be working at (or to demonstrate their competency at) Level 2 or above in English/literacy and Maths/numeracy.
Mature applicants with relevant industrial experience - but without the standard entry requirements - are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be considered based on experience and may be invited to an informal interview to assess their ability to successfully complete the course.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | An overall band score of 5.5; with no individual component less than 5.0. |
Nottingham College is proud of its tradition of encouraging applicants from all backgrounds. We make use of the contextual offer to further the belief that the benefits of higher education should be available to as many people as possible.
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.
We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £8250 | Year 1 |
| England | £8250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £8250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £8250 | Year 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.
Students are advised to contact their own national student finance service for up-to-date information concerning potential financial support.
Applicants who are permanently resident outside the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Gibraltar or Republic of Ireland are advised to contact the College before submitting an application.
Any additional costs or fees are shown on the UCAS page for each individual course.
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