Adventure Filmmaking (Full-time) (BA Hons)
Our Adventure Filmmaking degree offers a unique chance to explore the exciting world of film and media, blending outdoor adventures with creative media production. As the only programme of its kind in the UK, it is designed to balance adventurous activities with hands-on learning in media creation.
Located in a supportive and resource-rich environment, this programme ensures you gain practical experience through engaging with external clients, agencies, and organisations. This approach will help you build essential production skills in Adventure Filmmaking while preparing you for various roles in the media industry.
You will have access to a range of facilities and industry-standard equipment, including editing suite, an immersive room and green screen equipment, providing you with the tools needed to create impressive films and media content. Throughout the course, you will work on collaborative projects, allowing you to develop a wide range of skills. These include camera skills, sound skills, and editing skills, all crucial for producing high-quality films.
The programme also emphasises practical experience, offering opportunities to connect with industry professionals and organisations such as Canolfan S4C Yr Egin, OM-Digital, Panasonic Lumix, and Ironman. These connections will give you insights into the world of sports production and documentary production, enhancing your ability to handle various media projects.
You will be part of a broader cluster of programmes that include degrees in Digital Media Production, Acting and Set Design and Production. This shared environment means you can benefit from collaborative learning, and access to a range of technical skills and resources.
By the end of this programme, you will be well-prepared to enter the workforce with a comprehensive understanding of film ideas development and the flexibility to apply your media production skills across different industries. Whether you’re interested in wildlife filmmaking or live events coverage, this degree will help you gain the expertise needed to succeed.
Course details
- On-campus
- Full-time
- English
- Bilingual
Undergraduate Fees
Home (Full-time): £9,535 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £15,525 per year
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
Our Adventure Filmmaking degree is designed to offer a hands-on and immersive learning experience, integrating practical skills with real-world applications. We believe in a student-centered approach, where learning extends beyond the classroom utilising the landscapes of West Wales and exploring the fantastic opportunities this location provides. Through expeditions and field excursions, you’ll capture footage of extreme sports, sea life, and wildlife, exploring coastal cliffs, beaches, mountains, lakes, and valleys. Input from industry professionals will guide you, and regular studio visits and work placements will offer real industry insights.
In your first year you will develop foundational skills in filmmaking, exploring ecology and its relevance to adventure, and adapting to the digital era. The year includes an in-depth study of adventure risks and practical film production, setting a strong base for future projects and contemporary challenges.
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Building on your first year, you will delve into adventure leadership, and learn techniques for wildlife and environmental imaging. This year focuses on creativity and sustainability through aerial filmmaking and personal branding for sustainable employment, with optional opportunities for international study.
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In your final year, you will develop multiplatform content, address critical incidents in adventure, and work on a substantial client project. An independent project allows for personal expression and application of your skills, complemented by a review of the creative industries.
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Course Page Disclaimer
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The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.
You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.
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Staff
Our People
You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
Facilities
Film, Media and Animation Facilities Carmarthen
Our Summer Shows are a showcase of the exceptional work of our graduating students across a wide range of creative disciplines.
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Further information
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96 UCAS tariff points 
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e.g. A-levels: CCC, BTEC: MMM, IB: 30 and Portfolio
The UCAS tariff score is applicable to you if you have recently studied a qualification that has a UCAS tariff equivalence. UCAS provides a  for you to work out what your qualification is worth within the UCAS tariff. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
We are interested in creative people who demonstrate a strong commitment to art and/or design and, therefore, we welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds.
We arrange interviews for all applicants to assess suitability for the chosen course. Your skills, achievements and life experience will be considered, as well as your portfolio of work.
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GCSE grade A*-C (grade 9-4 in England) in English and Mathematics is also required. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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If this course interests you, but you don’t have the entry requirements to join our bachelor’s degree you could consider: 
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Certificate in Higher Education (CertHE).
This is a one-year course offering a comprehensive introduction to art and design, establishing a strong basis for your creative future. During the course, you will engage with a broad range of artistic disciplines and design areas, helping you to discover your passions and refine your skills.
Admissions Advice and Support 
We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, such as your background, experiences and individual circumstances. This is known as ‘Contextual Admissions’. For specific advice and support you can contact our enquiries team for more information about entry requirements. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
English language requirements 
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Visit the International Applications section of our website to find out more about our English Language Requirements and pre-sessional English Language Courses.
Visa and funding requirements 
If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
For full information read our visa application and guides. â¶Ä¯â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study. 
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No exams. Practical course work, essays, and presentations.
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Additional Course Costs
- Compulsory outdoor kit bundle — approximately £230.
Recommended
- Fast SD card, hard drive.
- Choice of optional expeditions ranging from £200-1000.
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Some modules in this course are available to study through the medium of Welsh either fully or partially. In all cases students will be able to submit written assessments through the medium of Welsh.
If you choose to study your course either fully or partially through the medium of Welsh, you may be eligible to apply for scholarships and bursaries to support you with your studies.
We are continuously reviewing our Welsh medium provision, the precise availability of modules will vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course offers modules available through the medium of Welsh this may vary from year to year, and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific Welsh medium modules cannot be guaranteed.
Extracurricular Welsh Opportunities
There are many ways to engage with Welsh culture and life at UWTSD, including joining clubs and societies for Welsh speakers and becoming a member of our vibrant Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol branch. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Opportunities to Learn Welsh
We also provide a variety of opportunities to learn and develop your Welsh language skills. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.
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Entrepreneurial and vocational skills are core to the student experience, enabling graduates to enter industry confidently as freelancers and to promote and exhibit their work.
Engagement with industry is embedded in all aspects of our programmes. This can take the form of work placements, projects for external clients, working on film projects, or engaging with many professionals from industry who will be offering their expertise in the delivery of the programme.