Film and Television

University of Cumbria

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

Film and Television BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Cumbria, based in Carlisle, taught full-time over 3 years. Graduates earn £21,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is BCC - BBB.

A-Level Entry

BCC - BBB

Typical offer · UCAS

UCAS Points

104 - 120 points

Typical offer · UCAS

Avg. Graduate Salary

£21,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

Our dynamic, practical film and television course will immerse you in a diverse range of projects where you will develop high-level technical, creative and industry skills, plus the confidence to make the leap into the professional world.

Dive into the world of storytelling, cinematography, and production, as you bring your imagination to life and captivate audiences.

Course Overview
The practical nature of our film and television degree ensures you will develop a complete range of production skills covering all aspects of the film and TV making process, from idea to finished product. This will help prepare you to become a filmmaker, scriptwriter or TV producer.

Throughout this BA (Hons) Film and Television, we will focus on developing your ‘voice’ as a creative. This is done through weekly practical tasks that build to a cohesive set of production skills.

Together these will equip you with all you need to make great content and enhance your employability in film and television. Short films, multi-camera TV productions, documentaries, scriptwriting and experimental/music videos, alongside regular workshops from professional practitioners, will help you find your voice.

Our production facilities and specialist staff provide all the tools and support you need to bring your creative ideas to life. Between them, our staff have over 20 years' experience in the exhilarating and vibrant film and TV industry.

Our students regularly win awards and attain festival success. What better way is there to kickstart a career in film and TV?

On this course you will
- Study within a safe, creative and vibrant environment that allows for individual approaches to filmmaking. There is an emphasis on practical learning with practical tasks and collaborative work.

- Develop close but meaningful working relationships with industry partners and critical friends to enhance learning and experiences for our students.

- Benefit from a flexible programme that reacts to industry/market needs when shaping the course.

- Have access to industry-standard equipment with managed access to kits where individual personal projects are encouraged.

- Prepare for the employment of tomorrow by learning future-proof, broader skill-base, transferable skills and adaptation – learners must show resilience, confidence, and ingenuity.

- Collaborate with expert lecturers such as course leader and Directors UK member Clive Tonge.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BCC - BBB
UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 120 points
Scottish Higher BBBC - AABB
BTEC DMM

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Carlisle
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Film studies, Photography
Avg. Graduate Salary
£21,000