Bachelor in BA Honours Film and TV Production with Foundation Year

Sheffield Hallam University, established in 1843 and based in Sheffield, is a large modern university serving around 31,000 students, including approximately 3,100 international learners. The university is known for applied teaching, industry-aligned courses and strong professional links across disciplines from business and health to engineering and the creative industries. Students benefit from modern facilities, well-equipped labs and specialist studios tailored to career-focused learning.

The campus ethos emphasizes employability: placements, work-based projects and employer partnerships are embedded across many programs, helping students gain practical experience and build professional networks. Academic staff work closely with industry and regional employers on applied research and innovation, creating pathways into internships and graduate roles. Dedicated student support services assist with academic skills, careers advice and wellbeing.

Sheffield itself is a friendly, affordable student city with good transport links to the north of England and easy access to green spaces and cultural venues. International students often highlight the city’s welcoming community, active student societies and opportunities to balance study with outdoor activities. For those seeking a practical, career-oriented university experience in the UK, Sheffield Hallam offers strong employer engagement, supportive services and an accessible urban lifestyle.

Graduates from this programme move into diverse roles within the creative industries, including positions as filmmakers, editors, camera operators, producers, and researchers, or continue their journey into freelance practice and postgraduate study. This degree is designed for aspiring creatives who want to bridge the gap between technical mastery and innovative storytelling.

By integrating a foundation year, the course offers a supportive entry point for those looking to build their confidence, develop a creative portfolio, and gain familiarity with university-level production standards before progressing into the core degree. You will be immersed in a vibrant community where the focus is on practice-based learning, risk-taking, and professional development.

Distinctive Features

• BAFTA albert Partnership: Students learn to create content that promotes a sustainable future, aligning with industry standards for environmentally responsible production.
• Live Industry Projects: Experience is gained through real-world briefs for partners such as Screen Yorkshire, DocFest’s Exchange Programme, and local community organisations.
• Public Exhibition: The curriculum culminates in professional-grade opportunities to showcase graduation pieces at venues like The Showroom Cinema.
• Industry Connectivity: Regular field trips to major festivals like Aesthetica and the London Short Film Festival provide essential networking opportunities.

Whether you are crafting narrative, documentary, or experimental work, you are supported by technical workshops, peer-review sessions, and one-to-one mentorship, ensuring you graduate as a versatile professional ready for the demands of film and television production.