This Pearson vocational course offers an exciting and hands on learning experience which prepares you for work in the film and television industries including Drama, Documentary, Content Creation, Multi-Camera TV Production and Live Broadcasting. The course begins at level 4 where you will develop strong foundational skills in single camera production and multi-camera TV broadcasting. Multi-skilled practitioners are highly sought after and, you will work in a variety of roles from concept design and scriptwriting to cinematography and editing.
Level 4 - Module A Process and Practice:
A1 Concept and Development
A2 Creative Project
During Level 4, you will study contextual and production focused film and television. This includes but is not inclusive of:
This full-time course is delivered face to face at Stratford-upon Avon College; and students are required to be onsite for 15 hours per week (usually delivered over 3 days). The HNC course is one academic year.
You will achieve 120 credits on completion of this one-year HNC qualification in Film and Television.
This is a 100% coursework qualification. Practical skills are an essential element of the course and will be developed through independent work, classroom activity and expert demonstration. Peer and tutor feedback will be used to support skills development. Oral and written communication will also be developed through assignments and production work. Assessments include a variety of methods including presentations, reports/essays, digital portfolio, observation of production work. All units must be passed to complete the course.
Full-time applications should be submitted via UCAS using the following codes:
Course Code: ME01
Institution Code: S26
Campus Code: 3 - Stratford upon Avon
Standard offer:
80 UCAS Tarriff Points in a relevant creative subject such as Creative Media Production; Performing Arts, Film, Media and Photography, T-Level in Broadcast Media, Level 3 Apprenticeship in a relevant standard.
Standard offer: 80 UCAS Tariff Points or MMP profile in preferably in a relevant subject
A Levels: BB preferably in a relevant subject
T-Levels: Pass with (C or above on the Core) preferably in a relevant subject
BTEC: MMP/MM preferably in a relevant subject
UCAS Tariff: 80 UCAS Tariff Points preferably in a relevant subject
Access to Higher Education: 60 Credits overall with 45 Credits at level 3 with a minimum of 80 UCAS Tariff Points in a related subject
Level 3 Apprenticeship: Successfully achieve an advanced apprenticeship in a related subject.
GCSE/IGCSE English Language grades 9-4/A*-C or recognised equivalent. GCSE/IGCSE Maths grades 9-4/A*-C or recognised equivalent.
Individual portfolios are not necessary but will be considered from applicants who do not hold the traditional entry criteria.
English Language Requirements
Students who are non-native English speakers or who have not studied the final two years of school in English but can demonstrate capability in English at a standard commensurate to IELTS 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 being awarded on individual sections for a level 4, 5 or 6 qualifications may be considered as eligible to apply for the programme.
Contextual Offer
Standard offer: 64 UCAS Tariff Points or PPM profile preferably in a relevant subject
A Levels: CC preferably in a relevant subject
T-Levels: Pass with (D or E on the Core) preferably in a relevant subject
BTEC: MPP/MM preferably in a relevant subject
UCAS Tariff: 64 UCAS Tariff Points preferably in a relevant subject
Access to Higher Education: 60 Credits overall with 45 Credits at level 3 with a minimum of 64 UCAS Tariff Points in a related subject
Level 3 Apprenticeship: Successfully achieve advanced apprenticeship in a related subject. https://www.solihull.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/contextualised-admissions-policy-higher-education.pdf.
UCAS Tariff Calculator https://www.ucas.com/applying/before-you-apply/what-and-where-to-study/entry-requirements/calculate-your-ucas-tariff-points
Individual portfolios are not necessary but will be considered from applicants who do not hold the traditional entry criteria.
While you will have access to all production equipment, you will be required to purchase the following items before commencing the course:
1 TB External Hard Drive
64BG Class 10 SD Card
Headphones
Budget £100 to cover the costs of the essential equipment.
Please also budget up to £150 to cover the cost of trips which will be an integral part of the course.
If you need to re-take a module due to non-achievement, this will also incur a cost.
You may be eligible for the Solihull College Higher Education Bursary (a non-repayable bursary of £1000 to help towards study). For details of eligibility criteria and how to apply see https://sway.cloud.microsoft/fYJIIFPhCwEYgO4E?ref=Link
Full time students with dependants may wish to review the government's Childcare Grant https://www.gov.uk/childcare-grant and Parent's Learning Allowance https://www.gov.uk/parents-learning-allowance Please read our full terms and conditions https://www.solihull.ac.uk/uni-level-learner/policies-and-applicant-information/
On successful completion of the qualification, you might choose to complete a level 5 top-up course to achieve a HND in Film and Television. Students should not assume direct entry to Level 5 is automatic to other universities and should liaise with individual institutions to confirm accreditation of prior learning procedures and direct entry requirements.
The creative industries are thriving across the West Midlands region and progression also includes directly entering employment. Graduates from the HND will have a variety of skills to work as freelance practitioners and you will therefore have the possibility of working with regional companies such as the BBC, Netflix, ITV and Rumpus Media.
Stratford-upon-Avon College
Sept-2026
Various
TBC
£6701
MEHED093SCF0
Full Time
