Film and Television Level 5 Higher National Diploma (HND) Full-time

Course Overview

Film and Television Level 5 Higher National Diploma (HND) Full-time

The Higher National Diploma in Film and Television develops professional, self-reflecting individuals able to meet the demands of employers in the film and television sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. The Level 5 Higher National Diploma modules prepare you to move on to specific areas of film and television at Level 6 or to enter employment with the qualities and abilities necessary for roles that require personal responsibility and decision-making. You will develop and apply your own ideas to your studies, to deal with uncertainty and complexity, to explore solutions, demonstrate critical evaluation and use both theory and practice in a wide range of film and television situations. By the end of your Level 5 studies, you will have a sound understanding of the principles in your area of specialist study and will know how to apply those principles more widely in the business world. You will be able to perform effectively in your specialist area.

Located at: SciTech Digital Innovation Hub

Course Start: September 2025

Course length: 1 Years

Study Mode: Full-time

Course Code: HFILMHND

UCAS Course Code: FTVD

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Awarding Body:

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Course Fees and Funding

How much does the course cost?

Course fees: £6,995* per year for those that enrol in September 2025 (*subject to approval from the Office for Students).

Other funding information

As a Higher Education student living in England you may be eligible for the non-means tested Tuition Fee Loan from the Government and a Maintenance Loan.

Students with children or dependant adults may qualify for a Childcare Grant or Adult Dependants' Grant. Students can apply for these at the same time as applying for a Maintenance Loan.

Remember: Eligible students will not have to pay tuition fees in advance and can apply for the Maintenance Loan before they start the course.

Visit the Student Finance page on the Government website for further details and to apply.

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Course Content

Successful completion of the HNC or another relevant level 4 qualification.

You will complete project-based assessments which are industry-focused. The teaching will reflect the project approach and will include aspects of teamworking.

All equipment will be provided, but we recommend purchasing an SD card (32gb or higher) and/or a removable portable storage drive for larger file transfers.

Higher National Certificate

A top up degree or direct-entry to the final year of a degree in a related subject field, or employment in the industry.

Other Resources

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The course information on this page was last updated 03 April 2025.