Learn to create, edit, and master high-end films and promotional videos using industry-standard equipment and digital cinema cameras on SAE’s film production degree. Get access to the latest film industry hardware and software brands, such as Adobe, Avid and Blackmagic Design, Sony, Panasonic, Canon, Kino Flo and Arri. Immerse yourself in SAE’s world-class production and post-production facilities.
What you can expect from your degree
If you’re looking to launch a career in film, SAE’s Film Production degree will provide you with the expertise you need to get there. Taught as both an accelerated 2-year and typical 3-year option, you’ll learn essential technical film production skills and theoretical knowledge studying this film production degree, so you can succeed in your chosen area of the film industry – whether that’s as a director, producer, screenwriter, cinematographer, editor or another role entirely.
As an SAE student, you’ll get hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art film production environment, using industry-leading equipment to make your films such as Sony, Panasonic and Canon cameras, DaVinci Resolve colour grading software, Adobe Premiere Pro and Avid Media Composer for video editing. Across the course, you’ll experience the entire production workflow involved in making a film – from story development and script writing, pre-production planning and storyboarding, to filming and editing and, finally, marketing and distribution. You’ll also have access to SAE’s first-rate facilities, like green screens, cyclorama soundstages, animation studios and high-tech lighting rigs, to help bring your creative ideas to life.
What you'll learn
At the end of your Film Production degree you will:
Learn skills in directing, film production, post-production, cinematography, visual effects, lighting, sound and more.
Confidently operate the latest film industry software, including Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer and DaVinci Resolve.
Script and shoot your favourite film and video genres.
Combine hands-on immersive training with academic learning for holistic education from day one.
Collaborate creatively with SAE students from other courses, such as audio experts, animators and game developers.
Gain entrepreneurial and screen business skills to take into your film production career.
Build an impressive network of connections across the wider creative industries.
Develop a significant portfolio of work to present to industry.
Graduate career ready with practical employment skills gained through strong film industry links.
Film production course start dates available in January and September.
Career Outcomes
What Jobs will this course lead to?
Director
Producer
Cinematographer
Screenwriter
Video Editor
Colourist
Camera Operator
Gaffer
Key Grip
Casting Director
September 2026
SAE Glasgow
85-87 Portman Street,
Kinning Park,
Glasgow,
G41 1EJ, SCOTLAND, United Kingdom
September 2026
SAE Leeds
The Electric Press,
14 Great George Street,
Leeds,
LS1 3DW, NORTHERN ENGLAND, United Kingdom
Degree entry
Offers will be made to applicants who are expected to meet, or exceed the entry requirements below, in addition to supplying a personal statement:
72 UCAS points
GCSE level A* - C in English 9 - 4 (or equivalent). For students studying in Scotland this is equivalent to National 5, C grade
Personal statement
Non-standard entry routes
SAE Institute will accept non-standard entry applications, which do not meet the 72 UCAS points or equivalent, and/or maths/English at level 2 or equivalent as required:
Portfolio of related work - This could include recordings, films, sketch books, a blog or any suitable medium that gives you the best opportunity to show us your creative potential.
Successful pass mark achieved via the SAE UK Maths test
Academic Essay
Students whose first language is not English will need a qualification that demonstrates competence in English, equivalent to UK GCSE (Level 2) grade 4 (c) or above.
Equivalent qualifications can be accepted, where these qualifications have been verified by ENIC and are adopted widely within the UK Higher Education sector, including:
IELTS (UKVI or Academic) (minimum 5.5 in all components and an overall score of 6.0)
TOEFL (IBT or IBT Home Edition online) 72 overall with the following component scores: Listening – 17 Writing – 17 Speaking – 20 Reading – 18
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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