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Film Production at Canterbury Christ Church University - UCAS

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Course summary

Follow your passion and study Film Production at Canterbury Christ Church University. With a practice-based, dynamic Film Production degree, you’ll kickstart your career with the vital skills and knowledge you need to propel your prospects in the film and television industry. We appreciate that you want to learn hands-on, so our Film Production degree is designed to give you 70% practical experience with 30% theory. By choosing to study film production at university, you’ll develop both your technical and creative skills as you create your own film productions, giving you the opportunity to showcase your talents, as well as your in-depth knowledge. Gain confidence in using high-spec, industry-standard equipment, including our range of digital cameras: Blackmagic Pocket, Blackmagic Ursa Mini Pro and the spectacular Arri-Alexa Mini LF. In particular, the Arri-Alexa is a phenomenal piece of kit. Used in a range of successful and BAFTA award-winning films, including 1917, The Batman and Dune, you’ll learn how to shoot film to the highest standard. You can also take advantage of our fantastic facilities. From our very own professional TV studio and TV Gallery to our multi-functional studio, lighting, and teaching spaces, you won’t be disappointed with what we have to offer here at CCCU. As a film student, you will have access to a range of industry speakers, including alumni from the University. Past guests have included BFI (The British Film Institute), NBC Universal, BBC, ITV Studios, Netflix, Warner Bros/Discovery, Formula One, and freelancers whose specialisms include first AD, foley sound, and production design. We have also hosted previous visits from post-production companies such as Halo, Envy, and Molinare. You’ll also have the opportunity to study in North America for a year to enhance your academic and cultural experience. Top reasons to study with us

  • Our research active staff, guest speakers, expert masterclasses and industry advisory panel ensure you will be ready for the world of work or further study.
  • Gain the sustainability award in Applied Skills for a Sustainable Media Industry from the industry body Albert.
  • Past Film Production students have achieved festival success and employment within the film industry within six months of graduating.
  • 93% of our Film Production students were in work or further study 15 months after finishing their course. Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024
Specialist facilities Along with excellent resources on campus, you’ll have access to the Powell building which houses a range of facilities and industry equipment so you can produce work of the highest quality, these include:
  • Digital film cameras, including Blackmagic Pocket, Blackmagic Ursa Mini Pro and Arri-Alexa Mini LF.
  • Location lighting and grip equipment.
  • Post-production facilities include AVID Media Composer, and the full Adobe Creative Cloud Suite.
  • A professional TV gallery and Studio.
  • Portable recording equipment, including Martantz, Zooms and Rodes for podcasts, documentaries and features etc.
Location This course is run at our Canterbury Campus in Kent. Canterbury is just 50 miles south-east of London and less than an hour by high-speed train from St Pancras. Located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site the campus offers state-of-the-art buildings, right in the centre of a vibrant and world-famous cathedral city. You’ll benefit from a campus with excellent learning and teaching resources, music venues, a superb sports centre, a well-stocked bookshop and plenty of coffee bars and places to eat. A short walk away is Augustine House our award-winning library and home to a vast range of learning resources and student support teams.

Modules

For a list of core and likely optional modules, please visit our website.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
P313
Institution code:
C10
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/


Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
60%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
85%
Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535 Year 1
EU £15500 Year 1
International £15500 Year 1

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

Home (UK) Fees The Government has announced that it will increase the tuition fee cap by 3.1%, in line with inflation, for the 2025/26 academic cycle. Subject to parliamentary approval, the University intends to increase our tuition fees in line with this and as per our terms and conditions. This means that from September 2025 our undergraduate home tuition fees are expected to be £9,535. International Tuition Fees (including EU fees) Undergraduate tuition fees for International students are not subject to the Government’s regulations on maximum tuition fees. The University’s 2025/26 Overseas tuition fees for international students, and information about any mid-course increases, will be published on each course webpage. More details about International student fees and funding and any Scholarships which are available can be found on the following weblink which will be updated for 2025/26 entrants in due course: https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/fees-and-funding/international-student-fees-and-funding
Film Production at Canterbury Christ Church University - UCAS