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Filmmaking: Production

  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 14 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Bristol - Tobacco Factory
Awarded by:
Kingston University
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Course summary

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Co-created with the city’s most renowned production companies, including the BBC and Films at 59, this dynamic degree offers you the opportunity to master the latest, cutting-edge techniques that are driving today’s film and TV industry. With our strong connections to top employers, you’ll be networking with the industry, gaining invaluable exposure to the people and projects that define the future of film.

It’s 100% practical, giving you the chance to get stuck into every stage of production, from research, scriptwriting and development to directing and producing. This course provides you with the expert training you need to excel in every aspect of film production.

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 production manager, production assistant, camera assistant, runner, self shooter, film maker, sound trainee, production design, art department assistant, researcher, cinematographer, 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 www.boomsatsuma.com

Modules

You'll learn producing, screenwriting, directing, cinematography, sound and art department, alongside specific industry roles like camera assistant, boom operator, set builder and production manager. Right from year one you'll network with and gain work experience - from documentaries at BBC Factual and Natural History Unit to feature films and drama.

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

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Bristol - Tobacco Factory

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 14 September 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:
F001
Institution code:
B55
Campus name:
Bristol - Tobacco Factory
Campus Code:
T
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2, 3

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:
F001
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

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

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

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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 on fees and funding, visit https://www.kingston.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/undergraduate-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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