About the course

Throughout the Higher National Diploma in Film and Television, we focus on cultivating your unique creative voice through  practical tasks that build a comprehensive set of production skills. The Higher National Diploma builds on the skills and knowledge acquired on the Higher National Certificate. The curriculum focuses on learning the skills required for  multi-camera work and recording in a TV studio, creating narrative based  materials and working alongside performers to film for performance, all of this enhanced by workshops led by industry professionals. Our cutting-edge production facilities and experienced faculty, with over 20 years of industry experience, provide the resources and support necessary to bring your creative visions to life.

The course offers a dynamic blend of classroom instruction, studio work, and location shooting. Students will engage in analysing, writing, and discussing various types of productions, while collaborating on practical tasks. You'll gain hands-on experience with cameras, sound and lighting equipment, and post-production software. Projects will encompass research, scriptwriting, production planning, and post-production activities such as color correction, audio post-production, and motion graphics.

Throughout the year, you will produce a range of filmed material, involving pitching, pre-production, directing, and editing. Additionally, you will support your peers by providing technical and production assistance. The course covers a wide range of skills, including industry context, research and analysis, camera operation, sound recording, lighting, editing, compositing, audio post-production, and pitching and presentation techniques.

By the end of the course, you will have developed a robust foundation in media craft skills, lens and edit craft, and applied storytelling. You'll also explore cultural, historical, and social contexts and address creative challenges in multi-camera TV, performance based films, and narrative/script led productions. This program is designed to enhance your ability to engage audiences, refine your creative voice, and prepare you for advanced studies or careers in film and television.

Start Date/s

14/09/2026

Entry Requirements

All applications are subject to an interview before admission to the course. UCAS Points: 104 (equivalent to DMM in BTEC or BCC in A Level) Learners should have a HNC or equivalent qualification. Individuals with non-standard qualifications, relevant work or life experience and who can demonstrate the ability to cope with and benefit from degree-level studies are welcome to apply for the course.

Modules

There are two main Modules that you will complete across the year which will assess a variety of skills including;

Contextual Knowledge, Ideas Generation And Development, Technical Knowledge And Skill, Professional Practice and Communication.

Through these modules, students will build on their creative, technical and contextual knowledge and skill to begin applying them to more complex and professionally oriented outcomes. Students will explore both the creative and technical aspects of their own practice and their future career intentions; developing projects and professional skills and materials that will enable them to progress to employment or continued study.

These modules are;

Module B1: Personal Professional Development

Module B2: Professional Project

Assessment

On this course you will be assessed via project based portfolio work and practical skills assessments

Careers & Progression

The HND in Film & Television prepares learners for work in the industry or to progress on to our full Level 6 BA Hons.  It prepares students to move on to specific areas of film and television at Level 6 or to enter employment with the qualities and abilities necessary for roles that require personal responsibility and decision-making. Our BTEC Higher National in Film and Television support students in developing the key skills, qualities and strengths that employers are looking for. The course will have a focus on working with employers in the area to produce video content. The Level 5 Higher National Diploma provides a solid grounding in film and television, which students can build on, should they decide to continue their studies beyond the Diploma stage. The Level 6 BA Degree top up is available to students.

Additional Details

Information About Fees

Full Time Fees (1Year) - £7250