BA (Hons) Film and Television at Solent University

Ever wondered how a single frame can tell a story? How a scene can shift culture? How screen content shapes how we see the world? This is where you learn to make that happen. Solent's BAFTA albert-accredited BA (Hons) in Film and Television is designed for students who want to create screen content that matters - whether that's directing compelling dramas, producing documentaries that spark change, crafting screenplays that captivate audiences, or becoming the critical voices analysing contemporary screen culture. This degree gives you both the creative skills to make professional film and TV content and the analytical insight to understand its cultural power.

Faculty: TV, film and media technology  |  Duration: 3 years; 4 years with foundation year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Brief Encounters: Short Form Storytelling and Single Camera Production, Crafting Storyworlds: Writing for Film, TV and Beyond, The Assembly: Post-Production for Modern Media, Bootcamp: Film and Television Production, Virtual Production, Factual Production: Non-Fiction Storytelling in the Digital Age, Cinematic Television: Prestige Production Practices, The Critic's Toolkit: Multi-Platform Film and Television Journalism, Working in the Creative Industries, Reel Impact: Socially Sustainable Production for Screen Industries, Final Major Project: Pre-Production and Preparation, Final Major Project.

Career pathways

Many graduates build portfolio careers combining freelance production work with teaching, criticism, or entrepreneurship. With streaming platforms, broadcasters, and production companies hungry for diverse voices and skilled storytellers, your career opportunities span traditional broadcast, digital platforms, corporate production, and independent filmmaking.

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