Level 4 HNC Film and Television in Wakefield

Cost£6,950.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Level 4 HNC Film and Television in Wakefield. Classes run at Wakefield College, full-time during the day, over one year. This Pearson BTEC level 4 hnc film and television course develops the professional skills and self-reflective practice that employers in the film and television sector look for. You'll build a portfolio and showreel as part of the application process, so some prior creative work is expected. The course aims to widen access to higher education while strengthening your career prospects in the industry.

Who this course is for

The purpose of Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Film and Television is to develop students as 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 qualifications aim to widen access to higher education and enhance the career prospects of those who undertake them.

The Level 5 modules prepare students 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. Students will be able to develop and apply their own ideas to their 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 Level 5, students will have a sound understanding of the principles in their area of specialist study and will know how to apply those principles more widely in the business world. They will be able to perform effectively in their specialist area.

Entry requirements

HNC in Film and Television.

All applicants must complete a satisfactory interview and provide a portfolio/showreel of relevant work.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop professional practice skills suited to working in the film and television industry.
  • You'll study production techniques used across film and television projects.
  • You'll explore storytelling, narrative structure, and screen-based communication.
  • You'll analyse industry contexts and the demands of a changing media landscape.
  • You'll build a body of creative work to demonstrate your skills to employers and higher education institutions.
  • You'll develop self-reflective habits to evaluate and improve your own practice.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom at Wakefield College, full-time during the day. Assessment on the Pearson BTEC Higher National is coursework-based, using assignments, projects, and portfolio work rather than formal exams. You'll complete units that build toward the full HNC qualification over the course of the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wakefield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Production assistant, supporting shoots and post-production schedules
  • Camera operator, working on film or television productions
  • Video editor, cutting and assembling footage for broadcast or online
  • Runner, entry-level role on film and TV sets
  • Content producer, creating video content for media organisations
  • Broadcast technician, operating equipment in studio or location settings

What you could study next

  • Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Film and Television (Level 5): the natural next step after the HNC, covering more specialist areas of production and preparing you for Level 6 study or employment.
  • BA (Hons) in Film Production or Media Production (Level 6): many universities accept the HNC or HND for entry into the second or third year of a degree programme.

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