Course summary
Studying this course will give you the creative and technical skills needed to pursue a career in this diverse industry. There is increasing competition for jobs, as companies look for individuals who have the up-to-date skills and knowledge in working with the latest technologies and processes. Working in a professional environment, using industry-standard equipment and software, you will develop editing techniques along with skills in TV production, directing, screenwriting, and narrative filmmaking. Individually and in teams, you will work on creating a diverse range of factual and fictional productions, taking them all the way from concept to screen. This course is designed to meet the needs of students wishing to pursue a media-based career across a range of industries. From film and TV to advertising and music, you could be working for an agency, private organisation or as a freelancer Progression On successful completion of this course, you will have the option to 'top-up' to a full degree.
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
25Jan
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:
- NCH2
- Institution code:
- N34
- Campus name:
- Swindon and Wiltshire Institute of Technology
- Campus code:
- I
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
New College Swindon is unable to accept applicants that require a student visa to study in the UK
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Mature applicants without formal qualifications, but with evidence of sufficient, relevant industrial experience will be considered
Additional entry requirements
Interview
We ask applicants to bring a show reel or example of their film making and bring the completed written task.
Portfolio
Applicants are asked to provide a 'show reel' or an example of film making.
Other
Written task relating to the film industry.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | No less than 5.5 in reading, writing, speaking and listening. |
Unistats information
Operated by the Office for Students
Student satisfaction
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
The student satisfaction data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic. 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 | £7000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7000 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £7000 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £7000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please note: Tuition fees are published for the first year of entry only and may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by the Office for Students.
*Fee information for European Union (EU) students: If your course starts on or after the 1st August 2021, you will no longer be eligible for financial support from Student Finance England unless you meet one of the following criteria:
you are able to benefit from the citizens’ rights agreements
you are an Irish national living in the UK or Republic of Ireland – benefits of Irish nationals under Common Travel Area guidance arrangement will continue.
Provider information
New College, Swindon
New College Drive
Swindon
SN3 1AH
Clearing contact details
HE Admissions
01793498106
Additional information
Monday to Thursday 8:30am - 5pm Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm