Do you want to prepare for a successful career in the film and TV industry? Be taught by industry professionals to make award-winning films and achieve your creative potential?
Film Production students at the University of Gloucestershire are doing this to make the films that take the top prizes at the most highly regarded competitions. Recent successes include Sundance, SXSW, Encounters, BFI New Talent and Aesthetica.
Our film production & photography courses are ranked 6th in the UK for student satisfaction by the Guardian University Guide 2023.
Filmmaking is about telling stories which is at the heart of this course. You’ll learn how tell yours using the latest industry-standard equipment and edit in state-of-the-art post-production facilities.
You’ll be introduced to the key skills in directing, producing, screenwriting, cinematography, production design, sound and editing by collaborating as professional film crews. You’ll experience each role to discover where your passions lie.
You’ll learn in a practical, hands-on style where you’ll be ‘in production’ on at least one film at all times. You’ll explore each aspect of filmmaking in detail and get the opportunity to specialise and follow more specific pathways as the course goes on.
Year 1
Join intensive weekly workshops to develop your skills in areas such as cinematography, sound mixing/recording, editing, directing, assistant directing, production design and sound post-production. Collaborate with your peers on six short film projects while developing your storytelling voices in the screenwriting module.
Year 2
You’ll apply skills learned in your first year to create two major films as part of a team – a documentary and a narrative short. Second year films have screened at Sundance International Film Festival, won the BFI New Talent Award and premiered at Sheffield International Documentary Film Festival.
Year 3
You’ll work as if commissioned by an industry commissioning body such as the BFI or Creative England. You’ll collaborate on two more major films, selected for production by industry professionals. Learn the entrepreneurial aspects of the business in financing and marketing your films, and yourselves, ready to forge successful careers in the film and TV industries.
As well as feedback from our lecturers, there are plenty of opportunities to work with mentors who are currently active in the film and television industry. All of our lecturers continue to work professionally, giving you a unique and real-time view of what’s happening in the industry as it happens.
You’ll also attend regular field trips and gain employability skills and placement opportunities at companies such as Films at 59, Working Title, the BBC and Wounded Buffalo.
96 – 120 UCAS tariff points, CCC – BBB at A levels, MMM – DDM at BTEC, or a Merit in your T-Level.
Entry to this course is by interview. Check out our Interview Guide to learn what to expect and help you prepare.
English Language or Literature and Maths Grade 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) are normally required.
We welcome applications from mature students (aged 21 and over) and do not necessarily require the same academic qualifications as school leaving applicants, although some entry requirements may still apply for Professionally Accredited Courses. We accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas and make offers on an individual basis.
Please read the entry requirements for your country – and you’re welcome to contact our admissions team if you have questions.
Here's an example of the types of modules you'll study (the contents and structure of the course are reviewed occasionally, but it is unlikely that there will be significant change).
Module information is not available for this programme.
| Start date | Location | UCAS code |
Fee (UK) per year |
Fee (international) per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Park, Cheltenham | P313 | £9,250 | £16,600 |
| Sep 2025 | Park, Cheltenham | P313 | TBC | TBC |
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International students can benefit from a range of scholarships and bursaries across many undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. |
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At UoG we create a climate for bravery and growth. We instil confidence in all our students, so you can graduate career-ready and meet your ambitions.
96% of our graduates are in work or further study*, but if you’re not in a job 6 months after graduating we’ll guarantee you 6 months of free support, followed by the offer of a paid internship to kickstart your career – plus we’ll commit to lifetime career coaching. Eligibility conditions apply**
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We've won awards at the BFI New Talent Awards, in 2018 we won the NAHEMI award for best undergraduate film, in 2019 we won the NAHEMI award for best overall creative film and in 2020 gained eight film nominations and four wins at the Student RTS West Awards. We also won the Royal Television Society award for best comedy and best production design for 'Delicious Love'.
You’ll put the skills you gain in post-production, cinematography, sound design and directing into practice on work placements at companies like Films at 59, Working Title, BBC Bristol and Wounded Buffalo.
You’ll learn professional skills in all aspects of film production from active filmmakers and inspirational guest speakers. Previous speakers have worked on big name productions like Harry Potter, Evita, Band of Brothers, Broadchurch, Colette and Titanic.
Our teaching staff are all industry professionals and active film makers. Their work has been screened on television, Netflix, and at film festivals including Sundance, SXSW, Tribeca, Clermont Ferrand, Raindance, Encounters Film Festival, SEIFF Korea and Syracuse International NY. The team includes BAFTA winners and nominees, Emmy winners and Sundance Film Festival award winners.
Explore and collaborate with creatives from across the spectrum. We offer the perfect environment to practice your craft and prepare you to graduate career-ready.
Our film production & photography courses are ranked 6th in the UK for student satisfaction by the Guardian University Guide 2023.
Our film production & photography courses are ranked in the top 20 in the UK for teaching satisfaction by the Guardian University Guide 2023.
There are regular trip opportunities to festivals in the UK and Europe. These include Encounters Bristol, IDFA Amsterdam and the Berlinale, Germany.
You’ll put your film production skills into practice in the real world. Recent opportunities include prestigious companies like ARRI, Channel 4, Cheltenham Festivals, De Lane Lea, Molinare Post, MCN Productions, Raindance and Warner Brothers.
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