Editing & Post Production

Ravensbourne University London
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Film studiesPhotography

A-Level Entry

CC

UCAS Points

64 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,500

About this course

Ready to make stories come to life through the cutting of sound and picture? Taught by professional tutors established in industry, this reputable film editing course in London will equip you with everything you need to excel in post production and find rewarding careers within the film industry.

As an undergraduate student, you will learn the art of post-production, where meaning is created through cutting sound and picture. But this course offers much more than just editing skills, you can specialize in visual effects, colour grading, or shoot-and-edit. The course teaches you to develop these skills through practical workshops, applications, and feedback. You will also acquire skills in post-technology and media management which forms the backbone of Editing & Post-Production.

At Ravensbourne, you will engage in debates around broader contemporary issues and develop a full range of core skills. The employment opportunities within the sector are excellent. Around 90% of our students find employment within three months of graduating, with previous students going on to work for prestigious companies such as BBC, SKY, ITV, Disney, and many more.

Our graduates have worked on many prestigious films, including Amy, Star Wars, Thor, No Time to Die, and 14 Peaks. The Editing & Post-production course was one of the very first dedicated editing courses in the UK, and the skills and knowledge of the team and industry links are central to the success of the course and the graduates.

The post-production facilities at Ravensbourne mirror industry resources, including high-end Quality Control operations (DPP). Throughout your learning journey, you will have access to high-quality, professionally shot rushes across all genres. You will take on live commissions and collaborate with students across other disciplines across the institution.

The course also offers you the opportunity to learn from professional industry guest speakers and visiting lecturers, including Mick Audsley (Murder on the Orient Express), Paul Machliss (Baby Driver), and Lisa Gunning (7 Psychopaths). Ravensbourne has built strong and lasting links with high-profile post companies including Avid, Adobe, Apple, Black Magic, Jigsaw24, as well as numerous Post houses and Production companies.

The location of Ravensbourne on the Greenwich Peninsula is also an important geographical factor, as it sits very close to one of the biggest post-production hubs in the world. This proximity offers you world-class opportunities for work placements and employment.

Why study this course?

  • Past graduates have found roles with the likes of Netflix, the BBC, ITV and Disney and in post

  • production companies such as Envy, Halo, Molinare and DMS. Others have worked in post production houses on films like Star Wars, Thor, Amy, Ronaldo and The Real Charlie Chaplin

  • Gain skills in post production technology and media management

  • Take on live commissions and collaborate with students across other courses

  • Taught by respected industry practitioners.

    Career pathways

    Editors and post production professionals often start work as edit assistants, assistant colourists, data wranglers, trainee visual effects compositors and machine room technicians. You can progress to roles such as editors, colourists or compositors in film, TV and online media.

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  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades CC
    UCAS Tariff Points 64 points
    BTEC MPP

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
    2142 Graphic and multimedia designers
    3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
    3411 Artists

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    London
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Film studies, Photography
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £25,500