Abbie Sheridan
Graduate
Graduated: 2013
BA (Hons)Television Production
3 years
- 3 years
- 4 years with foundation year
2023
UCAS code:
TP01
Institution code: S30UCAS points:
Campus:
Southampton City Centre
Why study a television production degree at Solent University
Get the experience to produce and direct the next big primetime TV hit on our ScreenSkills accredited degree. Our graduates have gone on to work on at Strictly, The Repair Shop, Sky News and more.
- 0%of students feel the course has provided opportunities to apply what they've learnt (NSS 2022)
- Our students are four times Royal Television Society Winners. Last two wins were in 2022 and 2019.
- Opportunities with industry and media partners, including the BBC and the Royal Television Society.
- We are official university partner of Southampton Football Club and Glastonbury music festival.
- Some of our graduates have worked on Strictly Come Dancing, Love Island, The Repair Shop, Sky News, Fleabag and Game of Thrones, as well as Avengers Endgame, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, 1917 and more.
- Use professional-grade media, studio and broadcast facilities, including cutting edge 4K camera technology, over 70 editing suites, a fully equipped outside broadcast vehicle, and three high-end TV studios based in the University's top-of-the-range media academy.
- A creative, multi-disciplinary environment for world-leading research in media, culture and the arts – you will learn from experts in their field.
- Solent is an Adobe Creative Campus - meaning all students have free access to Adobe Creative Cloud, which contains the full suite of Adobe professional software, including Photoshop, Illustrator, XD, Premier Pro, and more.
This video 'BA (Hons) Television Production showreel' is available as a text transcript, with a description of visuals.
In a fast-changing world, television production prevails across many platforms from live television to streaming services. The industry has shown resilience, innovation and creativity. Worth £3 billion a year to the economy, having grown more than 40% since 2008 (PACT, 2019), demand is high for talented and well trained television creatives.
Our ScreenSkills accredited course has created highly employable graduates year-after-year. The course is taught by experienced and passionate industry professionals who encourage, enable and empower you to become a creative practitioner.
With an emphasis on ‘learning by doing’ you will produce, shoot and edit original programmes, working on everything from dramas and documentaries, to sports and music programmes, entertainment and reality TV. Our students have a track record of producing award winning and broadcast quality work.
Build your skills with live briefs in the curriculum - you could have the opportunity to get work experience on primetime television for summer music festivals and high-profile events. With strong links to the industry, our students have recently gained work experience at the BBC, the Royal Television Society, Camp Bestival, Boardmasters, the Society of American Cinema Editors, Southampton Football Club, the NHS and many more. We are also the official University media partner for Glastonbury Music Festival.
Along with dynamic lectures and seminars, you will take part in workshops and masterclasses led by award-winning professionals from the TV and film industries. Recent guest speakers have had credits on Top Gear, Doctor Who, Sherlock, Mission: Impossible - Fallout, Bohemian Rhapsody and many more.
Throughout your studies you will have everything you need for multi-camera TV studios set-ups located in three TV studios and the Media hatch for access to a range of high-end TV and Film equipment.
Develop your CV and join our expanding alumni network of industry professionals who will help you find the right career path. Start your journey to a successful career in TV at Solent.
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Course features
Professional accreditation
This course has been accredited by a professional body
Foundation year available
If you're not quite ready for a full undergraduate degree, there's alternative entry through one of our foundation years
Specialist facilities
This course has access to specialist facilities
Further studies
After successfully completing your studies, there's an opportunity to continue your studies at Solent
Top-up option
If you have an appropriate Level 5 qualification, you can top it up to a degree in just a year
Who is this course for?
We welcome applicants from a wide range of academic and creative backgrounds. No previous experience is necessary.
What does this course lead to?
This ScreenSkills accredited course is perfect if you want to be a producer, director, camera operator, production manager, editor, sound recordist, researcher, writer and more in both TV and film.
Meet the team
Our course team are all from the television industry, experienced in drama, documentary, reality and entertainment, with credits including the BBC, ITV, BFI, and BAFTA.
The University cannot guarantee any particular members of staff will teach specific aspects of the course in the future, but will endeavour to ensure the teaching team maintains their balance of experience and qualifications.
Facilities
Students on this course have access to three high-definition TV studios, with the largest capable of seating an audience of 200 people and running up to ten cameras. Television production students will also have access to Solent's 3D Digital Cinema with Dolby Atmos sound, over 80 networked edit workstations, post production sound and colour grading suites, a range of high-end cameras and ancillary equipment – all in HD or 4K, two outside broadcast vehicles.
And as Solent is an Adobe Creative Campus, all students also have free access to Adobe Creative Cloud, which includes the full suite of Adobe professional software, including Photoshop, Illustrator, XD, Premier Pro, and more. Away from studying, why not try out the gyms, fitness studios and sports halls in our £28 million Sports Complex, or watch a blockbuster film at our student-run cinema with Dolby Atmos audio.
Core modules
Introduction to Single Camera Production
Explore the theory and practice of single camera production, a vital component of documentary and fiction. Learn to tell effective visual stories, and develop professional standards of working using modern, industry-standard equipment.
Introduction to Studio Production
Explore everything that goes on behind the scenes of a TV studio. Learn where to put a camera, sound capture, how shots are sequenced, how to light, scripting and running shows to time.
Introduction to Post Production
Learn how an editor uses pictures and sound to tell a story. Develop a keen eye for detail, enhance your visual awareness, and learn the fundamentals of film grammar and how to apply them.
Introduction to Sound
Get to grips with sound. Understand how it moves, how we hear, how sound can be manipulated and distorted. Learn industry standard equipment in recording, playback and editing, and how sound tells a story.
Screenwriting
Learn the professional practices of the screenwriter’s trade. Learn to write, develop and pitch scripts for drama, documentary, studio programmes and more, and discover your own unique and distinctive voice.
Research and Development for TV
Dive into the role of a production researcher – a fantastic way to learn how the television industry works, from commissioning to production, and develop the professionalism, communication and collaborative skills to impress potential employers.
How you will learn and be assessed
You will learn by:
You may be assessed by a combination of:
- Coursework
- Individual and group projects
- Individual presentations
- Group presentations
- Reflective accounts
- Peer evaluation
Solent’s curriculum framework builds on our unique, creative and applied approach to teaching. The transformation of students’ lives is at the heart of our mission as a university, and our curriculum – informed by the latest theory – reflects this shared educational vision.
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Study support
The student achievement team are on hand to help you succeed during your studies at Solent. They aim to contact you at key times during your time here with personalised information, advice and guidance, by email or phone.
Access Solent provides information, advice and guidance for disabled students.
All students can access Succeed@Solent, Solent's online guide to getting better grades. It offers extensive, practical information and advice on topics such as academic writing, research and presentations.
Why choose the industry?
The UK television industry brought in £13.7 billion of revenue in 2017, and in 2018 there was £1.2 billion investment in high-end television production, the highest since records began. With the expansion of digital platforms, on demand services, rise in UK production and exports around the world, there has never been a better time to work in television.
We bring in a huge array of guest speakers from all corners of the industry. Recent speakers include producers John Lloyd (QI, Blackadder), Sabrina Sutherland (Twin Peaks), Kate Beal (Woodcut Media), Rob Butterfield (Ricochet TV), Nick O’Dwyer (Landmark Films) and Samantha Brewington (IMG Productions). Along with editors Mick Audsley (Murder on the Orient Express), Mark Sanger (Gravity), John Wilson (Billy Elliot), Glenn Gathard (Guardians of the Galaxy), Eddie Hamilton (Mission Impossible), Mags Arnold (Riviera) and Andy Morrison (The Musketeers).
Tuition fees
The tuition fees for the 2023/24 academic year are:
- UK, EU (settled status) and Channel Island full-time fees: £9,250 per year
- International full-time fees: £15,000 per year
For further information, please visit our tuition fees page.
Extra course costs
While most course costs are covered by your tuition fees, some essential resources and optional extras may need to be paid for separately. These additional costs are listed below. For advice on budgeting and managing your money, please contact student.funding@solent.ac.uk.
Compulsory costs:
It is recommended that all students have a television licence before arriving for study.
Optional costs:
Some costs could be incurred against production expenses, particularly for final major projects.
Bursaries, scholarships and financial support
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.
Graduation costs
There is no charge to attend graduation, but you will be required to pay for the rental of your academic gown (approximately £45 per graduate, depending on your award). You may also wish to purchase official photography packages, which range in price from £15 to £200+. Graduation is not compulsory, so if you prefer to have your award sent to you, there is no cost. Extra guest tickets will go on sale after results publication and will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis. The cost per ticket is currently £15. Please note, we do not guarantee there will be any extra tickets available to purchase.
Financial information videos
Student finance - bitesize This video 'Student finance - bitesize' is available as a text transcript, with a description of visuals.
Student funding - the essentials This video 'Student funding essentials - Student Funding for 2023' is available as a text transcript, with a description of visuals.
Entry requirements
Please select an option below:
Key entry requirements
104-120 UCAS tariff points from A-levels
- A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D, a T-Level Merit, or equivalent, which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 104 UCAS points.
- Direct entry into the second or third years may be considered for this course.
- UK applicants will be invited to attend an interview.
- Applicants from outside the UK will be interviewed by video call or telephone.
- Applicants over the age of 21 may be considered based on relevant experience, without having the required tariff points.
- For further information about UK qualifications, please contact admissions.
Key entry requirements
As a general guide, we look for qualifications that are equivalent to the British high school A-levels.
Applicants from outside the UK will be required to attend an interview over Teams or Zoom.
If you are applying from outside the UK, find information about entry requirements, visas and agents for your country here.
For further information about UK, EU and international qualifications, please refer to our course entry requirement statement.
Key entry requirements
As a general guide, we look for qualifications that are equivalent to the British high school A-levels.
Applicants from outside the UK will be required to attend an interview over Teams or Zoom.
If you are applying from outside the UK, find information about entry requirements, visas and agents for your country here.
For further information about UK, EU and international qualifications, please contact admissions.
Note to all international students requiring a visa:
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 visit the Home Office website which outlines all the requirements for a successful visa application and to take a look at this PDF document which outlines both Solent University and Home Office requirements for a number of language tests.
104-120UCAS points
Any questions?
Contact our admissions team!Call: 023 8201 5066Email: admissions@solent.ac.uk
How to apply
Full-time
Any student applying for the first year of a full-time/sandwich undergraduate course must apply through UCAS (University and Colleges Admissions Service). This includes mature, overseas and EU students.
Nearly all schools and colleges offer their students the facility of applying electronically through the UCAS website using 'Apply'; it may also be used by those applying independently in the UK and overseas. This facility and all course information can be found on the UCAS website: www.ucas.com.
Your application should reach UCAS by 25 January if you hope to enter a course the following autumn. Early application is advised for the most popular subject areas. Late applications may be made until the end of June. The UCAS Code for the University is S30, code name SOLNT.
Find out what happens after you apply
Contextual offers
Solent endeavours to offer learning opportunities to students from all backgrounds. When we receive and review an application, we take into consideration the context and personal circumstances of applicants when making a decision, which means our advertised entry tariff could be reduced.
Alternative entry options
Top-up route:
We welcome applications from students currently studying a Foundation Degree, DipHE, HNC, HND or modules of an undergraduate degree course at another university, who wish to enter directly into Years 2 or 3 of one of our undergraduate degree courses. Please contact our admissions team for more information: contact us
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 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component
- TOEFL IBT minimum 80 with a minimum of 20 in each individual component
- Duolingo English Language Test - 115 overall with minimum of 95 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.
Pre-Sessional English programme
The University also offers a pre-sessional English programme for international students who wish to improve their level of English before starting a degree course.
We will prepare you for your future
Suitable roles for graduates include
- OB vision director
- Producer
- Assistant producer
- Studio manager
- Senior production coordinator
- Studio bookings
- Floor manager
- Camera operator
- Camera assistant
- Freelance runner
- Casting researcher
- Third assistant director
- Assistant editor
- Head of visual effects
- VFX coordinator
We will help you start your career
The Solent Futures team is committed to getting students into great careers.
While you are studying, the team can help you with finding work experience or placements, link you with a mentor, check your CV, or offer one-to-one guidance.
If you're in your final year, we also have graduate job opportunities just for Solent graduates.
Find out more
Support at Solent
All students at Solent University have access to a range of specialist support services. Whether you are having financial difficulty, need additional help with academic skills or want advice on setting up your own business you'll find that help is always on hand.
Most of our specialist support services are based around the Student Hub, a central space where you can access all the information and support you may need during your time at University. The Student Hub is the first point of contact if you have any queries relating to your course, including questions about your timetable, options, and assessments and extenuating circumstances.
We work in partnership with the University to build a sense of pride and confidence in your Union, University and student experience.
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