Course contact details
Admissions
Email:admissions@boomsatsuma.com
Phone:0117 942 8429
Boomsatsuma
9 Portland Square
Bristol
BS2 8ST
Filmmaking: Post Production
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
- 3 Years
- Full-Time
- 13 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Bristol - Tobacco Factory
- Awarded by:
- Kingston University
Course summary
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Become a specialist in film post production, mastering editing, sound, grading and industry standard delivery. Developed in collaboration with Bristol’s top film companies and post houses, this course is designed to launch your career in the ever-growing world of post production.
Dive deep into industry techniques, from online and offline editing to colour grading and sound design, while building a portfolio filled with real film projects. Guided by a dedicated mentorship programme, you’ll work closely with industry professionals, gaining invaluable insights and hands-on experience. With connections to renowned companies like Films at 59, Gorilla, Evolutions, Doghouse Post Production and Plimsoll Productions, you’ll graduate with the expertise, experience and industry network to hit the ground running.
Where can this course take you?
This course will help you gain the skills to work in the film, streaming and TV industries. Related careers include colourist, grading assistant, ADR editor, sound assistant, deliverables producer and digital imaging technician (DIT), and many more.
Where you'll study
Bristol 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 and on Instagram at @bristolfilmschool_boomsatsuma.
Modules
Modules
Find this course at www.boomsatsuma.com for a full module list with descriptions.
Year 1
Dive into everything you need to know to make great films. You’ll get hands-on with industry-standard kit and software and work across a range of projects and production roles, scriptwriting and learning about what it takes to plan a shoot. Learn to write scripts, shoot in the studio and on location, explore art direction, interview techniques, lighting and cinematography, sound recording and editing. Take part in film screenings and discussions to develop your critical voice.
This is a collaborative year, with Post Production and Production students learning together to build core filmmaking skills.
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Introduction to Film
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Camera, Sound, Edit
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Story and Script
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Working with Clients
Year 2
Start to specialise in your chosen area and hone your skills in editing, grading, sound design, workflow and data transfer. Post produce a documentary and drama, developing your skills in working as a professional crew, and hear from leading figures in Bristol’s thriving post production sector.
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In the Edit
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Post Picture Lock
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Post for Documentary
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Post for Drama
Year 3
In your final year, work in a post production team and post produce a range of projects to industry standard. Our unique mentoring-scheme will help you focus your skills with one-to-one industry support. Develop in workshops on AVID Media Composer, ProTools, DaVinci Resolve and Premiere Pro, as well as utilise the industry-standard NEXIS media management system in your workflow.
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Industry
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The Post House
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Graduation Film
https://www.boomsatsuma.com/degree-courses/filmmaking-post-production/
How to apply
This course has restrictions on who can apply.
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
Apply by
13 January 2027
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
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelCCC
T LevelM
A T Level qualification in Digital Production, Design and Development is preferred.
UCAS TariffOffer: 96
Access to HE DiplomaMerit: 45
Pass with 45 credits at Merit or higher.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MMM
Scottish Advanced HigherDDD
Applications are accepted from students in the UK, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands, and other students who would not require a Student Visa to study in the UK.
Entry requirements for students joining after Year 1:
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.
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
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £10050 |
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
This course is awarded by Kingston University London. It is delivered under a subcontracted arrangement with Kingston University as the lead provider and Boomsatsuma as the delivery provider.
Kingston University retains 20% of the course tuition fee. For more information, visit the Kingston University webpage on undergraduate tuition fees.
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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