BA (Hons) Film Production Bachelor's degree at Coventry University
BA (Hons) Film Production at Coventry University. You'll develop creative and technical skills through direct engagement with film production, whilst exploring the broader contexts shaping contemporary cinema.
About this course
Explore your passion for filmmaking and unleash your creative potential with our Film Production BA (Hons) degree at Coventry University. This course is designed for those seeking to gain practical hands-on experience in making films and learning to understand the wider industry context. From the provider’s course page.
BA (Hons) Film Production is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at Coventry University, based in Coventry Campus. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Creative arts and design graduates from this provider, 82% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 62% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £24,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Art & Design, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Moderate evidence Published sample: 30; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 82% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 90% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year one 4 modules
- Story and Skills LabCompulsory30 credits
Module details
Story sits at the heart of everything we do. Whether we're filmmakers, photographers, TV producers or content creators, we all need to hone our skills and storytelling abilities. Through a series of hands-on workshops, you will learn about the storytelling techniques, key concepts and technical tools used by creatives to tell their stories, developing a diverse portfolio of production work. The module explores the history of the discipline, fosters appreciation of contemporary contexts, encourag
- Filmmaking 101Compulsory30 credits
Module details
Are you ready to bring your ideas to life on screen? Filmmaking 101 introduces you to essential short film production skills, combining technical practices with artistic expression. Explore narrative film language, cinematography, location sound and continuity editing while gaining insight into cinematic storytelling and the roles key crew members play in the production of a short film. This module covers problem-solving and solution techniques, creative processes and the interpretation of brief
- Life Through a Lens: Factual ProductionCompulsory30 credits
Module details
The truth matters. Discover the power of factual storytelling, learning to capture the truth with authenticity and creativity. Develop skills in composition, documentary aesthetics, representation and technical mastery. In hands-on workshops, you will explore factual production, before negotiating a project with tutors and exhibiting your work to an audience. This module aims to develop your ability to explain goals and intentions, reflect on your experiences in relation to practice, and communi
- Play, Experiment and ExploreCompulsory30 credits
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Develop your creative techniques. Engage with core production techniques through hands-on workshops and creative tasks. Analysing existing works to inform your projects, build your confidence with industry-standard tools and collaborate in team-based environments. Through experimentation and critical reflection, gain practical skills such as podcasting or film aesthetics, nurture your creativity and deepen your understanding of contemporary production methods.
Year two 4 modules
- Global Film PracticeCompulsory30 credits
Module details
Discover the rich diversity of world cinema as you engage with films from a range of global contexts and broaden your horizons. Through a combination of theoretical exploration and practical application, analyse how socio-political contexts and cultural narratives shape cinematic expression. Experiment with diverse styles and techniques to expand your cinematic vision.
- Client ProductionCompulsory30 credits
Module details
Ready to launch your filmmaking career? This module helps you research and identify professional opportunities. Produce a piece of work for a client (internal or external) and learn how to showcase your abilities through a powerful, outward-facing portfolio.
- Short Film ProductionCompulsory30 credits
Module details
Explore advanced techniques in cinematography, sound design and mise-en-scène as you apply your knowledge of cinematic techniques and storytelling to create a short narrative film. With support from your tutors, use professional production management workflows and develop effective methods for directing actors to enhance on-screen performances and ensure your film's creative vision is brought to life.
- Post-production, Marketing and DistributionCompulsory30 credits
Module details
Master the final stages of filmmaking as you gain an in-depth understanding of the post-production process, including editing, sound design and colour grading, alongside marketing and distribution. You will explore the technical, creative and strategic decisions made during post-production and how these decisions impact the final film product. The module will also examine marketing strategies, distribution channels and film festivals.
Placement year 2 modules
- UK Work PlacementOptional
Module details
This module provides you with an opportunity to reflect upon and gain experience for an approved placement undertaken during your programme. A placement should usually be at least 26 weeks or equivalent; however, each placement will be considered on its own merits, having regard to the ability to achieve the learning outcomes.
- International Study/Work PlacementOptional
Module details
This module provides you with an opportunity to reflect upon and gain experience for an approved international study/work placement undertaken during your programme. A work/study placement should usually be at least 26 weeks or equivalent; however, each placement will be considered on its own merits, having regard to the ability to achieve the learning outcomes.
Final year 4 modules
- Skillset SpecialismCompulsory30 credits
Module details
Experiment, explore and enhance your craft. Choose a specific aspect of film production to explore in-depth, whether a creative technique or a technical skill, and conduct practical experiments aimed at enhancing your expertise. Tutors will guide you through the development of a micro-project or test footage as you play with new ideas and refine your craft.
- Your Cinematic VisionCompulsory30 credits
Module details
Take the lead on a film project that reflects your unique interests and creative vision. Develop your personal filmmaking style while honing advanced skills across all areas of production. Most importantly, integrate professionalism into every aspect of your practice, helping to ensure that your project is not only artistically successful but also professionally executed.
- The Filmmakers' LabCompulsory30 credits
Module details
The Filmmakers' Lab provides a creative and experimental space for you to develop, test and refine your filmmaking ideas. Alongside refining your craft, gain valuable career development insights, preparing you for the professional film industry by honing your skills, building a portfolio and receiving expert feedback.
- Production StudioCompulsory30 credits
Module details
This practical, hands-on module immerses you in the film production process. Work collaboratively and take on a key role in the production of a film that is festival ready. This module provides practical experience, allowing you to refine your skills while preparing for a professional career in film production.
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This course focuses on practical hands-on experience in film production alongside understanding the wider industry context. You'll usually begin with visual studies, design principles and foundational processes, exploring colour, composition and form. Year 1 introduces contextual studies in art and design history. From Year 2 onwards, you'll develop sustained studio practice, working with digital and emerging media technologies, and engage with live briefs involving real deadlines. In Year 3, you'll pursue specialist studio work in your area of focus and complete professional practice modules to prepare your portfolio. Throughout, you'll move towards a final major project, a self-directed body of work presented at your degree show, alongside developing your professional positioning for industry or self-employment.
Who it's for
You're drawn to visual storytelling and want to learn filmmaking through doing, not just discussion. You possess creative instincts, technical curiosity, and the discipline to complete ambitious projects. You thrive in collaborative environments and are comfortable troubleshooting problems on set. This course suits those keen to understand how the film industry actually works, who films get made, funded, and distributed, alongside mastering the craft of directing, cinematography, editing, or other production disciplines. It demands commitment and practical engagement, but rewards you with a portfolio of real work you've created.
Careers & job market
Across Art & Design courses nationally, 87% of graduates were in work or further study within 15 months of leaving university. Of those working, 55% were in highly skilled roles or undertaking further study. Graduate earnings data shows starting salaries (15 months post-graduation) ranging from £22,000 to £27,000 nationally, rising to £20,825–£29,400 after five years. Paths from this degree include broadcast and production companies, freelance directing or cinematography, post-production and editing roles, and further specialisation through master's-level study.
University & format
This BA (Hons) degree is studied full-time over 3 years at Coventry University, a university located on Coventry Campus. The course is taught in English. Coventry University is a recognised UK degree-awarding body; degrees are nationally recognised. The university holds Gold for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023 and is. Bursaries and scholarships are also available through the university's funding pages.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Placement year. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 90% |
| another higher-education qualification | 10% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications and UCAS points. If you're worried about grades, this course has historically taken a wide range, and contextual offers may apply.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at Coventry University →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
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Careers & earnings
What Art & Design graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £24,000 | £21,000 – £28,000 | 30 |
| 3 years after | £21,000 | £16,000 – £26,000 | 390 |
| 5 years after | £26,500 | £21,000 – £33,000 | 390 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 30; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in art & design · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Art & Design nationally
National figures for Art & Design graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 30; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Art & Design courses at the same study level.
Compared with 1,698 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Web and Multimedia Design ProfessionalsSOC 2020 214 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £32,574
- Design occupationsSOC 2020 342 · 12% of published destinations · ASHE median £35,957
- Artistic, literary and media occupationsSOC 2020 341 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £33,824
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 195; response rate: 52%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Art & Design graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Art & Design graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Design studios & agencies
- In-house brand teams
- Games & media companies
- Freelance & self-employed
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Art & Design graduates.
Fine Art TechnicianFirst Choice StaffPharmacy Technician – Brand New State-of-the-Art HospitalCompass AssociatesArtificial Intelligence Engineering ManagerMBN SolutionsArtificial Intelligence EngineerExperis UKDelivery Driver (Part Time 24 hours) - AndoverOcado LogisticsCompliance Business PartnerNashrock Insurance RecruitmentIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
82% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £24,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.9 out of 10: NSS 94.3% · in work or study 82% · continued 90%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Coventry University
Design, and creative and performing arts across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Coventry Campus
2,964 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Art & Design right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to Coventry University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £20,800 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check Coventry University’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with Coventry University and gov.uk before you apply.
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