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Film, TV & Theatre Production

  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 22 September 2025
  • Undergraduate
The Northern School of Art
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Course summary

As a student on this collaborative and practical degree, you will develop the skills for both creative and technical film, television and theatre production.

There are opportunities to specialise in producing, directing, cinematography, scriptwriting, post-production and/or Stage management / sound/lighting in film, television and theatre.

Throughout the three years, you can create screen and theatre productions that showcase your skills and the ability to create new and original content for film and contemporary theatre practice.

Students will gain a strong understanding of the technical requirements needed for this industry providing you with a distinct competitive advantage in the film making, television and theatre industries. This course works closely with other programmes such as Acting, Model Making & Visual FX, Costume Design and Production Design, because of this students will experience a fully rounded teaching environment with the faculty working collaboratively across all cast and crew requirements.

A driving force for the programme is to create graduates that are industry ready for the growing sectors of Stage & Screen. This programme allows for the key learning for in both the world of stage and screen providing experience of both strands offering the student a distinct advantage in the job market.

Our assessment for this course is not exam-based. You will be assessed on the film or theatre productions you make as part of your final year project.

Throughout the three years, you will create screen and theatre productions. Showcasing your skills and abilities to create new and original content for film and theatre practice. Students will use Black Magic cameras as well as utilize traditional super-16mm film using Arriflex cameras. Our BA (Hons) Film, TV & Theatre course provides students with access to industry standard software including Premiere Pro and Avid. You will work on a minimum of 10 productions across three years, probably more due the collaborative nature of the degree course.

Film school students work with live clients and will submit for festivals and competitions throughout the degree. Including the Kodak Commercial Awards, RTS Awards and National Student Drama Festival as well as others. At the end of the three year course, you will have a broad show-reel of work for your next steps into professional practice

Awards
Winner: Best Student Film Tees Valley International Film Festival - 2023
Winner: Best Film - Drama Royal Television Society (North East & Borders - student category) 2023
Nominee: Best Film - Comedy & Entertainment - Royal Television Society (North-East & Borders - student category) 2023
Winner: Best Short Film - Tees Valley International Film Festival Awards 2022
Winner: Best Horror - Tees Valley International Film Festival Awards 2022
Winner: Best Horror - Tokyo Film International Film Festival Awards 2022
Winner: Best Sound Craft Award Kodak NAHEMI Student Commercial Awards 2022
Winner: Best Production Design, Kodak NAHEMI Student Commercial Awards 2021
Best Student Short Film, New Renaissance Film Festival Yorkshire region (student category) 2020

Modules

In your first year (Level Four) you will explore:

  • Core Production Skills
  • Creative Thinking
  • Scriptwriting
  • Factual Storytelling
  • Production 1

In your second year (Level Five) you will explore:

  • Production 2
  • Digital; Celluloid / Theatre Production
  • Creative Discussion
  • Live Project

In your third year (Level Six) you will produce:

  • Project Research and Preparation
  • Dissertation Report
  • Final Major Project
  • Final Show and Portfolio

Assessment method

In course assessment. Each module is assessed upon completion and given a percentage mark.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • The Northern School of Art

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 22 September 2025

Apply by
29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
W692
Institution code:
C71
Campus name:
The Northern School of Art
Campus Code:
H
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2, 3

The Northern School of Art has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
W692
Institution code:
C71
Campus name:
The Northern School of Art
Campus Code:
H

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

International applicants

We do not currently accept students from outside of the UK. However, we can accept applications from those have evidence of pre-settled status to live, work and study in the UK. Please contact admissions@northernart.ac.uk for more information.

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff 96 - 112 points

UCAS tariff points can be made up of a mixture of Level 3 qualifications.

A level CCC - BBC

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) MMM - DMM

Access to HE Diploma

Successfully complete Access to HE Diploma

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Successfully complete Foundation Diploma

T Level Pass (C and above)

Your potential is our main focus when assessing your suitability for the programme you have applied to. Because of this, we take into account all aspects of your application and not just your academic profile.
If you are a mature applicant (i.e. 21+ years), we will place more emphasis on your portfolio and the skills and experience you can demonstrate at interview.
Your portfolio, which you bring to interview, is an integral part of the assessment. It should demonstrate your current skills, interests and knowledge where appropriate.
It is also expected that you will bring evidence of written work to interview and/or have a Level 2 qualification in English/Literacy.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Additional entry requirements

Interview
https://northernart.ac.uk/study-with-us/hartlepool-campus/supporting-you/how-to-apply/
Portfolio
https://northernart.ac.uk/study-with-us/hartlepool-campus/supporting-you/how-to-apply/

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Due to the creative nature of our programmes, we treat all applications on their own merit and welcome anyone who has the ability and aspirations to achieve at higher education. Applicants have the opportunity to demonstrate their potential to us by showing their portfolio at an interview. If you are predicted points below the stipulated range, or if you have any other qualifications or professional experience, please get in touch as we still may be able to consider you.

Learn more on the The Northern School of Art website

Historical entry grades data

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

As with most creative programmes delivered at higher education, this programme will have additional costs such as material and basic tools and contribution towards educational visits to ensure successful completion of the programme. The School offers financial support packages to help with this, whether this be through means-tested bursaries and/or grants. In addition, the School offers subsidised resale of course materials, free use of studios etc. More detailed information is provided at the interview stage; however, if you require this sooner please contact interviews@northernart.ac.uk

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