Film & TV (Full-time) (BA Hons)
Designed to equip you with essential skills for the dynamic film and television industries, this course immerses you in every facet of production. From scripting and directing to cinematography and editing, you’ll gain hands-on experience that complements theoretical insights, empowering you to bring your creative visions to life.
Our programme offers a comprehensive blend of practical modules aimed at deepening your understanding of film structure and current industry practices. You’ll cultivate professional competencies vital for success in film and TV production, all within a supportive learning environment.
Throughout your degree, you’ll engage in a series of immersive modules designed to hone your abilities in directing, editing, scriptwriting, and cinematography. Complemented by theoretical studies, these practical experiences prepare you to tackle complex industry challenges with confidence.
Partnering with industry professionals, we offer real-world projects that allow you to collaborate with clients and tackle industry-standard briefs. Beyond traditional classroom settings, our course provides diverse on-location opportunities, ensuring a rich and experiential learning journey.
Prepare to join a vibrant film community where collaborative learning and creative expression thrive. Build your portfolio, refine your analytical skills, and explore a range of career pathways in film and television production. Discover how our studio facilities and masterclasses will nurture your passion and potential in this dynamic field.
Course details
- Blended (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
Your journey starts and ends with creative storytelling — a concept central to the study of film and TV at UWTSD Swansea. With storytelling as a central focus, our modules in production, cinematic and photographic design, research and storytelling, mean you will build an effective production portfolio that suits your own specialist interests.
We put you at the centre of the learning, and this means we encourage you to experiment in a range of genres and roles to produce a pathway through the course that suits you. The process of experimenting will help you to perfect your own unique style and realise your potential as a film-maker, screen-writer, cinematographer or festival director, to name a few. Alongside production modules, we encourage work with real-life clients and live briefs to ensure you gain hands-on industry experience.
Many of our modules are practice-based, with learning taking place both on campus, but also outside in the real world of cafes, abandoned buildings, theatres, beaches and beyond. There are opportunities to collaborate with students from other courses including acting, illustration and photography courses. By teaching in different locations, we offer a special learning experience, with an exciting and innovative blend of taught and practical sessions that take place at a variety of locations.
Our practice-based modules are taught in condensed into six week blocks one after another, mirroring the production process. Technical workshops prepare you for the creative industry by teaching you on and off location. Your creative output will be underpinned by a range of lively theoretical modules and weekly film screenings – prepare to be inspired.
In your first year, you’ll immerse yourself in the foundational aspects of film and TV production. Gain hands-on experience in storytelling, camera operation, and editing while exploring the history and theory of cinema. Collaborate on studio and location shoots to develop practical skills.
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Building on your foundational knowledge, Year 2 focuses on refining your technical skills and expanding practice. Gain a deeper understanding of storytelling, cinematography, and sound design across different genres including documentary and multi-camera TV production.
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In your final year, you’ll consolidate your skills and prepare for a career in film and television production. You will undertake an independent project and gain pitching experience which you will be able to apply to real-world scenarios.
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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 & Exhibitions
Facilities & Exhibitions
As a BA Film & TV student you will have access to Adobe Suites equipped with Macs and the Creative Cloud including Adobe Premiere and After Effects.
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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120 UCAS tariff points 
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e.g. A-levels: ABB, BTEC: DDM, IB: 33 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;
Alternative entry routes text
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. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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Interview
All applicants to Swansea College of Art are required to have an interview.
We really enjoy the interview process, getting to know you and your work, and we feel that this is the best way to find the right students for our programmes. This also ensures that our applicants have all the information they need to make the right choice for them too.
If you have any queries before your interview, please contact us at artanddesign@uwtsd.ac.uk.
Portfolio
We ask that you bring a portfolio of some past and current work. Your portfolio is a collection of your most exciting and representative work, showcasing your creative abilities, technical skills, and artistic vision. It tells the story of your creative journey, highlighting your unique style, interests, and ideas as they develop. We interpret the term ‘portfolio’ broadly and are happy for you to do the same - this can include finished pieces, work in progress, sketchbooks, drawings, and projects that are still unfolding, as these give us insight into your thinking and creative process. Whether in physical or digital format, your portfolio is an opportunity to showcase your creative journey in a way that feels authentic to you, with each piece highlighting your creative potential and enthusiasm for the programme you are applying for.
We understand that many applicants are still mid-qualification (e.g. A-Level, BTEC, L3, Foundation) and are developing an emerging body of work, so there’s no pressure for everything to be polished or complete.
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All assessment is based on 100% practical coursework.
Students are expected to demonstrate their understanding in the form of practical project work. All practical work is project and portfolio based.
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Our students have access to a diverse range of equipment and resources, which in most cases are sufficient to complete their programme of study. We provide the basic software and cameras necessary for students to develop their practical work within our extensive workshop sessions and on location.
You will need to buy a 1TB hard drive and suitable clothes for outside learning.
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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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Students can also take up the opportunity to study for a semester in Europe, the USA, Canada or Malaysia. These are exciting opportunities for you to expand your worldview through experiences with new cultures and people.
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Our alumni have found production roles across the film & TV industry, with recent graduates working on projects such as Mission Impossible (4, 5 and 6), The Grand Tour, His Dark Materials, Paddington 2, Brissic, Guardians of the Galaxy, Outlaw King, Bancroft, Doctor Who and many, many more.
Other graduates have landed jobs with established industry heavyweights, including BBC, Sky, Amazon, MPC and Milk VFX. Many past students have also found success as freelancers or creating their own production companies.