TV and Film Production (Level 3 UAL Extended Diploma) — Full-time
Course outline
This course is perfect if you want to pursue a career in TV or film production, producing a range of exciting content in all areas of the TV and film industry.
You’ll learn creative production techniques across a variety of subjects, including:
- TV news
- TV studio work
- Short film
- Music video
- Documentary
- Drama
- Animation
- Scriptwriting
- Film studies
- Special effects
- Directing and producing
- Editing
- Post-production work
You can expect a creative course that offers a broad range of practical study, with great facilities and equipment. You’ll complete assessments throughout your study, resulting in a final portfolio of work (showreel) which you’ll exhibit as part of a professional end of year show.
You will complete 90 credits in Year 1 and gain a standalone qualification. On successful completion of this, you will progress into Year 2 to gain the full Extended Diploma.
You can view the fantastic works of our Media, Photography & Performance students on our showcase website run by our media faculty team.
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Location:
111 Canal Street
Nottingham NG1 7HB |
Date:Start: Monday 1st September 2025 |
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Course code: C027005 / Q027010 |
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| Qualification | UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Film and TV Production |
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| Duration | 2 years |
| Level | Level 3 |
| Entry requirements | You’ll need 5 GCSEs at grades 9–4 (A*–C), including English Language and Maths – both of these must be grades 9–4 (A*–C) or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths, or a relevant Level 2 vocational qualification with English and Maths GCSE grades 9–4 (A*–C). You will also need a portfolio, showreel of work, or other material you have created that demonstrates your interest in the TV/film industries. |
| Teaching & assessment | Assessment is continuous and will consist of a portfolio of reports, presentations and creative projects plus a final major project at the end of the year. |
| Progression | Choose to follow with further study at degree level, such as our foundation degree in TV & Film Production and a top-up degree in Digital Media Design. Career opportunities include: TV studio worker, script writer, video editor, runner, film producer, music video director, special effects artist or production manager. |
| Additional information | Students aged 16-18 don't have to pay tuition fees. If you are aged 19 or over you may still be eligible for funding. Check out our Financial Help pages to find out more! If you are an EU/EEA or Swiss National, please visit our EU Settled Status scheme page for more information. |
Media Lecturer Rob Hitchen
Our hands-on courses are aligned with careers which means our students regularly put the skills they learn into practice.
Media Lecturer Rob Hitchen talks about the newly built Digital Media Centre based at the City Hub, which features future ready technology providing our students with the experience, knowledge and professional skills ready for when they enter the media industry.