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Film and Television

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 14 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Carlisle - Brampton Road
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Course summary

Immerse yourself in the world of storytelling, cinematography, and production on our practical three-year course. Unlock the art of crafting captivating film and TV from concept to completion and discover the power of visual storytelling to engage and inspire audiences. 
You’ll develop expertise in camera work, lighting, sound, editing, scriptwriting, producing, and directing, empowering you to create exceptional original content. You'll also have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects and live briefs, including short films, TV studio productions, documentaries, experimental pieces, and music videos.
Take advantage of our industry-standard Media Suites, TV Studio facilities, and professional AV Department, which provide high-quality cameras to give you every opportunity to realise your potential. 
Your learning will be guided by experienced academics, and you’ll gain insight from workshops led by industry experts to help refine your unique creative voice and expand your professional network.

Modules

Module Examples

  • Media Craft Skills

  • Lens and Edit Craft

  • Applied Storytelling

  • On Set

  • Scene Craft

  • Script and Narrative

  • Research Portfolio

  • Promotion and Pitch

  • Graduate Project

https://www.cumbria.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/film-and-television/

Assessment method

The range of assessment modes used by Film and Television include:

  • critical reflection
  • group work
  • individual presentations
  • practical productions
  • essays
  • graduate project
  • research portfolios
  • reflection of creative actions
    Our Film & TV programme will use an innovative model of combining industry proven Mentors with experienced academics. Online academic sessions will be available for you to access at a time that suits you, while others will be at set times, offering the benefits of face to face learning with online learning. The range of assessments is used because this enables different aspects of your learning to be tested.
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Carlisle - Brampton Road

Study options

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 14 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
P311
Institution code:
C99
Campus name:
Carlisle - Brampton Road
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

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:
P311
Institution code:
C99
Campus name:
Carlisle - Brampton Road

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
BCC-BBB

T Level
M

UCAS Tariff
104-120

Scottish Higher
BBBC-AABB

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 21 Merit: 24

60 credits, 45 graded at Level 3

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

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Historical entry grades data

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland & EUTBC
InternationalTBC

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

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