26Apr
Southampton Solent University - Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Apprenticeships Open Day (On-Campus)
PostgraduateCourse summary
Make your mark in the film and television industry. Build your creative post-production skills working with some of the best industry-standard equipment in a fun and creative environment. Course overview This course supports you to develop the skills and experience to seek new career opportunities in a wide range of creative fields linked to post production. You’ll develop a range of practical skills throughout the course by using a range of industry standard software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and AVID Media Composer - alongside growing an understanding of key critical concepts through modules in areas such as Approaches to Post Production and Creative Editing for Pictures and Sound. You’ll also have the opportunity to gain professional qualifications alongside your degree studies. You’ll be encouraged sit the Avid Certified User exam - a certificate recognised by post-production companies worldwide. You could also work towards gaining the Pro Tools Certified User certificate, if you wish to pursue a career in sound design or audio mixing. We will provide, encourage and promote engagement with industry practitioners, and work with you to develop your own areas of interest which will lead into a final major project. Our post-graduate culture at Solent is practice-led, research informed and student driven. In the words of one of our many successful alumni, this course at Solent will help you build the skills, the reel, and the contacts. The course team’s excellent industry links mean you’ll also have access to a long-established and inspiring guest speaker programme. Students on our media technology programmes have had the chance to meet and question some of the country’s top industry professionals in film and television. Recent guest speakers include Mick Audsley (BAFTA winning editor: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Everest, Allied, Twelve Monkeys), Eddy Joseph (BAFTA winning sound editor: Casino Royale, United 93, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), Walter Murch (Oscar and BAFTA winning sound and film editor Tomorrowland, Apocalypse Now, Jarhead), Nick McPhee (editor: The Durrells, Downton Abbey, Doc Martin), Julian Unthank (screenwriter New Tricks, Sword of Vengeance) and John Lloyd (producer: QI, Blackadder, No Such Thing as the News). This course is for This course is ideal for anyone wishing to pursue a career in post-production. Candidates should have a first or second class degree in a related discipline. The programme would also suit those already working in the industry with relevant experience, looking to build on their existing knowledge and skills.
Modules
Core modules
- Approaches to Post Production
- Creative Editing for Film and Television
- Perfecting the Picture and Sound
- Professional Practice and Research Methods
- Major Editing Project
How to apply
International applicants
All international applicants need to be aware that the English language requirements to attend Solent University, and the English language requirements to obtain a visa from the Home Office, may be different. This means that if you meet the Solent University language requirement to gain a place on the course, you may still have to meet additional requirements to be granted with a visa by the Home Office. We strongly advise all applicants to check the Home Office website which outlines all the requirements for a successful visa application and to visit our website to see the relevant information that outlines both Solent University and Home Office requirements for a number of language tests
Entry requirements
• Minimum 2:2 from a UK degree or equivalent qualification in related discipline. • Applicants must attend an interview • An example of creative practice will be required Language Requirements Applicants who do not have English as their first language will be required to demonstrate an approved level of proficiency in the use of the English language. The agreed minimum requirements for this course are: • IELTS minimum 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component. • TOEFL IBT 92 with a minimum of 22 in writing and a minimum of 20 in reading, listening and speaking • Duolingo English Language Test - 115 overall with minimum of 100 in each component or equivalent. Qualifications are checked before enrolment, and international students must bring their original certificates or certified copies when coming to study at the University.
English language requirements
IELTS minimum 6.5 overall with minimum of 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in reading, listening and speaking. TOEFL IBT 92 with minimum of 22 in writing and a minimum of 19 in reading, listening and speaking or equivalent.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9125 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9125 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9125 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9125 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9125 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17780 | Year 1 |
| International | £17780 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
Southampton Solent University offers a range of bursaries and scholarships that provide financial assistance or waive fees for tuition or accommodation. Each bursary or scholarship has specific eligibility criteria. Check out our bursaries and scholarships pages to find out more.
Provider information
Southampton, Solent University
East Park Terrace
Southampton
SO14 0YN