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BA (Hons) Film and Television Production

LMLondon Metropolitan University · London

The Film and Television Production BA is a dynamic, practice-based course designed for aspiring filmmakers. This degree offers intensive training and academic study, allowing students to produce a wide range of moving im…

Tuition
£9,790/yr
Duration
3 years
Intakes
Sep
English
IELTS 6.0

Information from londonmet.ac.uk, updated 11 July 2026About this information

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Course Overview

The Film and Television Production BA is a dynamic, practice-based course designed for aspiring filmmakers. This degree offers intensive training and academic study, allowing students to produce a wide range of moving image work, including short fiction, documentary, and multi-camera TV studio productions. Students also engage with emerging practices such as virtual production and interactive content. The course is highly industry-focused, with masterclasses from BAFTA-winning directors and producers, and a strong emphasis on employability. Students benefit from award-winning lecturers and excellent facilities at the Holloway campus. The curriculum covers essential production skills, critical analysis, and industry-specific knowledge, preparing graduates for diverse roles in the creative and cultural industries. Whether studying full-time over three years or part-time over four years, students are supported in developing a professional portfolio of work. This long-established degree consistently supports student filmmakers to produce work of the highest standard, with many graduates achieving success in the film and television industries.

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international)
£24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer
£2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester)
£12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Year 1

Film Theory and Film Style15 Credits
Post-Production15 Credits
Pre-Production and Visual Storytelling15 Credits
Revolution of Film and Television: 1950 to the Contemporary Media World15 Credits
Shooting Documentary15 Credits
Shooting Drama15 Credits
Sound Design for Linear Media15 Credits
Writing and Research Skills15 Credits

Year 2

Creative Filmmaking30 Credits
Film Production Skills30 Credits
Location Sound and Dialogue Production15 Credits
Television Studio Practice15 Credits
Digital Project Management15 Credits
Documentary Photography15 Credits
Graphical Communications15 Credits
Journalism Industry Experience15 Credits
Podcast Production and Sonic Branding15 Credits
Popular Music: History and Culture15 Credits
Styling and Journalism15 Credits
Writing Short Films: Introduction to Screenwriting15 Credits

Year 3

Creative Practice Dissertation Project15 Credits
Creative Research Dissertation Project15 Credits
Major Film and TV Project60 Credits
Arts, Culture and Lifestyle Journalism15 Credits
Audio Plug-in Coding15 Credits
Career Development Learning15 Credits
Digital Video Post Production15 Credits
Documentary Filmmaking15 Credits
Film and TV: Industry and Politics15 Credits
Media Industry Careers15 Credits
Media for Change15 Credits

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo
£38k
Median starting salary
120+
Industry project partners

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Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated
11 July 2026

Course information on this page was last updated from the London Metropolitan University website available at londonmet.ac.uk on 11 July 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with London Metropolitan University; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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