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Filmmaking: Post Production

Course details
  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 14/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Bristol - Tobacco Factory
Awarded by:
Kingston University

Course summary

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Join one of the only courses in the country that specialises in editing, sound, grading and VFX.

From editing and sound to grading and VFX, this is the only undergraduate degree in the UK to specialise in film post production. The course has been co-created with Bristol’s world class film and TV companies to train the next generation of post production specialists.

We focus on the jobs available in the ever-expanding field of post production. You'll learn online and offline editing, colour grading, DIT, sound design and specialist training in broadcast delivery. Not only that but you'll make loads of films while getting plenty of support with your individual creative and professional development.

Why choose this course?

Learn from our expert team at Bristol's only Film School.
Network with global leaders in film and television.
Work directly with Post Production companies around the city.

Where can this course take you?

This course will help you gain the skills to work in the film, streaming and TV industries. Graduates are well placed to apply for roles such as colourist, grading assistant, ADR editor, sound assistant, deliverables producer and digital imaging technician (DIT), alongside many others.

Where you'll study

Our Film School is based at the Tobacco Factory in the centre of Bristol’s vibrant arts district. You'll have access to edit suites (PC and Mac), our NEXIS media management system, grading suites, an on-site studio and larger spaces for key projects, and a kit store for cameras (Arri, Blackmagic, Sony), lighting, and sound equipment.

Student projects

Check out projects by our Filmmaking students at boomsatsuma.com

Modules

Our modules are designed to give you a solid understanding of the foundations of filmmaking with an emphasis on editing, sound, grading, finishing and delivery. From year one you'll network with and gain work experience from companies including Films at 59, Gorilla, Evolutions, Doghouse Post Production and Plimsoll Productions.

Find this course at boomsatsuma.com for a full module list with descriptions.

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:
F002
Institution code:
B55
Campus name:
Bristol - Tobacco Factory
Campus Code:
T

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

Entry to year 2 (Level 5) requires successful completion of 120 credits at Level 4 of a comparable undergraduate programme.

Entry to year 3 (Level 6) requires successful completion of 240 credits across Level 4 and 5 of a comparable undergraduate programme.

An interview will also be conducted to assess your suitability for the course.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 96 points

A level - CCC

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

Access to HE Diploma - M: 45 credits

Pass with 45 credits at Merit or higher.

T Level - M

A T Level qualification in Digital Production, Design and Development is preferred.

Additional entry requirements

Interview
We conduct interviews to help make sure that you're a good fit for boomsatsuma and that boomsatsuma is a good fit for you. Interviews are in person where possible, and they cover topics such as subject-specific interests, professional goals and personal motivations for studying filmmaking.

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
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£9535Year 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

Due to changes in how Welsh-domiciled students access funding, applicants from Wales are not currently eligible for Student Finance Wales support for this course and would need to self-fund. For more information contact admissions@boomsatsuma.com.

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