Post Production for Film and Television

UCAS code: PPF1

Here's what Southampton, Solent University says about its Post Production for Film and Television course.

From raw footage to screen magic—this is where stories are truly made.

Solent's ScreenSkills-accredited BA (Hons) in Post Production for Film and Television transforms creative passion into professional expertise. Whether you dream of editing Netflix dramas, grading blockbuster films, or crafting motion graphics for major broadcasters, this course gives you the specialist skills, industry connections, and professional portfolio to make it happen.

You'll master the complete post-production workflow using the same professional software and facilities trusted by the screen industries—from multi-camera HD studios to high-spec Mac edit suites running Adobe Creative Cloud, DaVinci Resolve, and industry-standard colour grading tools. Our Media Academy environment replicates real-world production workflows, while our experienced practitioner-academics bring current industry insight directly into your learning.

This isn't just about learning buttons and software. You'll develop the creative judgement that separates good editors from great ones—understanding pacing, rhythm, storytelling, and how to shape emotion frame by frame. Through hands-on projects, collaborative team productions, and progressive skill development across fiction, documentary, motion graphics, VFX, and colour grading, you'll build both technical mastery and creative confidence.

With ScreenSkills accreditation and Production Guild membership backing your qualification, plus opportunities for industry networking, work experience, and professional development workshops, you'll graduate with the portfolio, contacts, and career-ready skills that employers are actively seeking. Our graduates work across film, television, streaming platforms, and creative media—because we don't just teach post-production, we prepare you for the professional reality of the screen industries.

Our students regularly win awards for their work as well. Most recently, in 2025, students were honoured with a ‘Special Award for Outstanding Technical Achievement’ at the 2025 Royal Television Society (RTS) Southern Awards.

If you’re looking to study our post production for film and television degree but don’t have the relevant qualifications or experience, the foundation year in media will help you develop the core skills and knowledge to progress. Find out more about the foundation year in media.

Who is this course for? This course is for creative individuals who want to specialise in film and television post-production. It’s ideal for those interested in editing, storytelling, and mastering industry-standard software and workflows. If you enjoy shaping narratives, working collaboratively, and developing technical expertise for a career in media, this course is for you.

What does this course lead to? This ScreenSkills accredited course is ideal for those who want to be editors, sound mixers, colour graders, visual effects and edit assistants working in TV and film.

YEAR ONE CORE MODULES

The Assembly: Post-Production for Modern Media Brief Encounters: Short Form Storytelling and Single Camera Production Introduction to Studio VFX Toolkit

YEAR TWO CORE MODULES

Virtual Production Factual Production: Non-Fiction Storytelling in the Digital Age Motion Graphics Essentials: Animation for Post-Production Intermediate Editing

FINAL YEAR CORE MODULES

Working in the Creative Industries Advanced Editing The Art of Colour Grading: Shaping Mood and Story Final Major Project

You may be assessed at the end of each block by: Coursework Individual presentations Group presentations Reflective accounts Peer evaluation Individual and group projects Practical activities Practical classes and workshops Assignments As part of this course, you will study one module at a time, giving you the chance to build a deeper understanding and see the results of your hard work more quickly. With regular assessments and feedback, rather than exams all at once, you’ll also benefit from improved focus, and a more manageable workload.