BA (Hons) Editing and Post Production

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Starts: Sep 2026
Duration: 3 years
Mode: Full time
UCAS code: PJ90
Fees: UK: £9,535 (2025/26)* / International: £17,000 (2025/26)*

*Fees subject to change for 2026/27.

Find your cutting edge.

Ready to make stories come to life through the cutting of sound and picture? Taught by professional tutors established in industry, this reputable film and television editing course in London will equip you with everything you need to excel in post production and find rewarding careers within the film industry.

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Why study this film editing and post production degree?

A huge 90% of graduates are employed within the first six months
Past graduates have found roles with BBC, ITV and Disney
Others have worked in post-production houses on films like Star Wars and Thor
High-end post-production resources and technologies
Taught by respected industry practitioners
Access masterclasses with key players in the post-production industry
Business incubation and industry networking opportunities.

There are three key events in the life of a film or television series: the script, the shoot and the edit. Editing is where it all comes together; where meaning is created through cutting sound and picture. This is the decisive moment when a screen story can finally be told.

While editing is at the heart of this film, television editing and post production course in London, you will develop a diverse skillset across the post production spectrum. You will build skills in visual effects, colour grading, audio post, screen graphics, shoot and edit and broadcast technology.

You’ll be guided by industry practitioners and guest speakers using a mix of problem-based learning, practical workshops, lectures and masterclasses. Previous guest speakers to the course have included Mick Audsley (Murder on the Orient Express), Paul Machliss (Baby Driver), Lisa Gunning (7 Psychopaths) and Walter Murch (The Godfather).

Over the years, the course has built strong and lasting links with high profile post companies including Avid, Adobe, Apple, Blackmagic Design, Jigsaw24, as well as numerous post houses and production companies.

You will also gain skills in post-production technology and media management, which will provide the technical backbone of your craft.

Throughout your learning journey, you will have access to high quality, professionally shot rushes across all genres from factual to drama, and from promos to news packages. You will take on live commissions and collaborate with students across other courses.

The location of Ravensbourne on the Greenwich Peninsula is also an important geographical factor, as it sits very close to one of the biggest post-production hubs in the world. This proximity offers you world-class opportunities for work placements and employment.

Armed with a full toolbox of skills, past graduates have found roles with media powerhouses like the BBC, ITV and Disney. Credits of recent graduates including Jurassic World, My Lady Jane, Black Bag, and Drive to Survive.

Without a degree from Ravensbourne I don’t think I would have been able to get a foot in anywhere initially. The tutors helped so much with learning all the skills in AVID and the craft of editing, which really made a big difference when I started doing it for a living.”

—

Michael Fendick , Editing and Post Production BA (Hons) graduate

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The specifics

Downloadable course specification (3 years)

Downloadable course specification (4 years)*

*Subject to validation

Editing, craft and technical
Compositing and visual effects
Shoot and edit
Colour grading
Post sound
Motion graphics

If you are studying the BA (Hons) Editing and Post Production with Integrated Foundation Year version of this course, key topics of your integrated foundation year will include:

Core principles of media communication design
Narrative construction and structure
Symbolism, meaning, and interpretation
Colour theory and aesthetic principles
Character development and genre exploration
Sequencing techniques and timing
Editing, lighting, and sound design
Mise-en-scène and visual composition techniques
Proficiency in software and applications (Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition)
Comprehensive understanding of the production process: Pre-production, Production, and Post-production
Social, cultural, ethical, and technological considerations (AI, data privacy, representation, and inclusivity)
Utilisation of digital labs, photography studios, broadcasting, and multimedia facilities

Students will build their knowledge in post-production and broadcast technology. Alongside this, they will learn about communication, visualisation and the post-production industry.

We encourage students to start thinking about their contextual studies research throughout this year.

Modules:

First Post
Motion and Effects
Craft Editing
Post technology
Moving Images Industries
Storytelling on Screen.

Students will study the craft of editing, technical workflow and online processes.

They will develop their ideas and entrepreneurial skills and spend time in industry gaining key experience in post-production and working in collaboration with other students.

Modules:

Cut Drama
Cut Documentary
Applied Industry Practice
Work-based learning
Electives: VFX, Colour Grading, VFX, Shoot and Edit
Social Media Module.

At Ravensbourne we accept a wide range of qualifications for entry onto our courses, whilst also considering the context in which they were achieved. For this course, we would usually require a GCSE Grade 4 or above in English in addition to any of the below;

Two A Levels at grade CC or above
BTEC Extended Diploma at grade MPP
UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma
T Level (pass or above)
Access to Higher Education Diploma
International Baccalaureate at grade 24 or above
Other/Mixed qualifications equivalent to 64 UCAS Tariff points

At Ravensbourne we take a flexible approach to admissions, as we want you to know exactly what you need to achieve in your exams to guarantee a place on the course. We still think exams are important and look forward to hearing about your successes, but we place just as much importance on the work you will share with us as part of our interview and/or portfolio process.

Students should ideally have a background in art, creative media or design. Applicants are expected to submit a portfolio of work which shows a range of their skills and demonstrates why they would be a good fit for the course.

We may also consider a combination of portfolio and academic qualifications and take into consideration progress made during studies and/or relevant work experience.

UK students

Simply select your chosen start date using the 'Apply now' dropdown at the top of this page, and you will be directed to the appropriate course page on the UCAS website. The UCAS code for this course is located in the course overview bar at the top of this page.

The UCAS website will guide you through the simple application process. You can also apply through your school or college using the UCAS system.

Learn more: how to apply for an undergraduate degree course

The entry requirements for this course can be found in the relevant section above.

International students

Simply select your chosen start date using the 'Apply now' dropdown at the top of this page, and you will be directed to the appropriate application form.

Admission onto this course is subject to successful review of your portfolio (or showreel).

Please provide the following:

A showreel of your best post-production work that should run around two minutes (typically showing your editing skills, and may also include VFX, motion graphics, or colour grading).
Ideally your showreel will include extracts from a variety of genres.
It would also be useful to include links to entire projects you have edited.

The Interview and portfolio page page offers great tips for completing your portfolio. It also details our specific requirements.

You can’t learn in a vacuum. At Ravensbourne University London, industry connection is ingrained into everything we do. We will equip you for success in the creative and digital industries, ensuring you are truly industry ready upon graduation. Our tutors are respected academics and practitioners with substantial experience and industry links.

You will be part of a diverse community of creatives, working collaboratively to explore new professional practices. Our course has strong industry links with a range of high-profile companies, including: