Film, TV and Stage Design

University of Salford

United Kingdom, Salford

University RankQS Ranking

945

Apply Now!

Go to Official Website

Home/United Kingdom/Salford /University of Salford/Film, TV and Stage Design

University of Salford

United Kingdom , Salford

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

Course ID W4C7

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 18,120 / years

Next Intake September-2026

Film, TV and Stage Design

About

Introduction

In a nutshell

Designing for Film, Television, and Stage is an exciting prospect for anyone with a passion for making stories come to life. At the University of Salford, we work closely with the Film, Television and Stage industry, we even have a campus at MediaCity, home of the BBC and ITV. You’ll study in the heart of Greater Manchester, the north west cultural centre of the UK.

On our Film, TV and Stage Design degree you’ll design right from the start, develop ideas through models and visuals, and learn critical industry-standard technical drawing processes. You'll also experiment with materials and 3D form in our well-equipped workshops and learn alongside like-minded creatives in a collaborative studio environment.

One of our recent graduates, Grace Harrison, went straight from university to working at CBBC, Ninja Warrior UK, and with productions in London. Grace said:

“There’s not a lot of universities that offer this subject and I chose Salford as it had a lot better connections with the industry and it showed examples of where the graduates ended up working. The course also gives you a lot of opportunities to try out a variety of different specialisms and you get a lot of time to figure out what you want to do... I’ve been able to find work quite easily since graduating and I don’t think I would have got those opportunities had I not done the course.”

Click here to read more about Grace's journey and that of other graduates who are working in industry and putting everything they learnt at Salford into practice.

Globally, the Film, TV and Stage design industry one of the fastest-growing creative sectors and as part of our course, you will be best placed to become one of the next generations of leading designers in this field.

Want to learn more about studying for a Film, TV and Stage Design degree with us? You can sign up for an Open Day or attend a campus tour.

You will:

Develop a broad range of skills and knowledge in scenic and set design for live and filmed production
Learn to interpret scripts and develop settings that effectively reflect stories and themes
Gain the experience to produce three-dimensional scale models and props to test and communicate concepts
Put your skills to the test responding to real-world briefs and work placement opportunities

Placement

options available

International

students accepted

Sets designed by Salford Graduate Lorenzo Butturini

Georgia Long in a Doctor Who Tardis on the set of CBBC show The Dengineers

Salford graduate Lydia Moorfield in the Rovers Return Inn

You’ll learn how to turn your concepts into practical solutions throughout the design process.

You’ll graduate with a portfolio of work that will showcase the skills you’ve learned on this course.

In your final year you'll present your achievements to industry, staff, your peers, your family and friends at the Degree Show event.

We’ll expose you to practical workshops led be experienced demonstrators where you can learn new skills

Winners at the Create Student Awards 2022

When you study with us, you’ll have access to books, articles, videos and other resources for free through the Library Reading List

This is for you if...

You’re passionate about bringing stories to life through immersive and interesting scenery.

You’d like to learn more about the process of designing sets for live and filmed productions.

You have a background in art and design and have a portfolio of work that you can share.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Requirements

What you need to know

APPLICANT PROFILE

Please submit a personal statement and meet our entry requirements. A personal statement is a personal summary (up to 4,000 characters) of your academic, professional/life experience and future goals. Weâll want to understand:

what motivates you and what youâve learnt on your current academic journey;
why youâre interested in art, design, film, TV, and theatre, as well as the creative industries in general
why the University of Salford and this course is right your future goals.

You may be invited to an interview for this course, and at interview we will need to see a portfolio of work. This is nothing to worry about, just a chance for us to see work that showcases your skills since our Film, TV and stage design degree will require you to communicate visual ideas effectively.

It doesnât matter if you have a background in observational drawing or technical drawing, we want to see that you are able to come up with ideas and develop them towards a final piece. We want to see your approach to the design process. It will be helpful if you can show your ability to understand 3D form and scale in your portfolio, this could be achieved through drawings of models, artefacts or structures, for example.

Once youâve made your application to study with us, weâll contact you and let you know the next steps.

Standard entry requirements

GCSE

English Language at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent). Maths at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) is preferred but not essential.

You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below.

UCAS Tariff Points

104-112 points.

A level

104-112 points.

T level

Merit

BTEC National Diploma

DMM including Art, Design or Media

Access to HE

Pass Level 3 Access to HE Diploma with 112-128 points with relevant subjects (Art, Design of Media)

International Baccalaureate

31 points including HL 5 in a relevant subject

European Baccalaureate

Pass with 72% overall

International students

We accept qualifications from all around the world. Find your country to see a full list of entry requirements.

If you are an international student and not from a majority English speaking country, you will need IELTS 6.0 with no element below 5.5.

We also accept a range of other English language qualifications. If you do not have the English language requirements, you could take our Pre-Sessional English course. Or if you have finished high school in your country but donât have the qualifications to gain entry to this course, you can take our International Foundation Year as a pathway to this degree.

Alternative entry requirements

Salford Alternative Entry Scheme (SAES)

We welcome applications from students who may not meet the stated entry criteria but who can demonstrate their ability to pursue the course successfully. Once we have received your application we will assess it and recommend it for SAES if you are an eligible candidate.

There are two different routes through the Salford Alternative Entry Scheme and applicants will be directed to the one appropriate for their course. Assessment will either be through a review of prior learning or through a formal test.

English Program Requirements

Equivalent qualifications

English language requirements are shown on individual course pages. Generally, this is shown as an IELTS grade, however we accept a range of equivalent qualifications.

As a general guide:

For undergraduate courses we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

For postgraduate courses, we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

For the International Foundation Year, we require IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum 4.0 in each component) in UKVI IELTS for UKVI (Academic)

The approved equivalent qualifications list includes the following:

Secure English Language Tests (SELTs)

University of Salford English language courses

Regional-based qualifications

Majority English Speaking Countries as deemed by UKVI

Medium of English Institutions

Applicants who require a Student Route visa to study in the UK may require evidence of a Secure English Language test rather than an examination or qualification due to visa requirements, as deemed by the UK Government Home Office, Visa and Immigration (UKVI).

Career

Employment and stats

What about after uni?

EMPLOYMENT

Once you’ve completed this Film, TV and Stage design course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to enter a range of careers in the field of film, TV and theatre design. Roles that you’ll be well-placed to apply for include scenic design, stage management, prop making and location sourcing.

As well as that, the skills that you’ll gain during your time studying with us are also sought after in related areas, for example, you may also want to consider retail design, exhibition design, museum design, or merchandising and styling. It’s up to you where the next step in your journey takes you.

FURTHER STUDY

Graduates showing strong academic and research skills can pursue a further postgraduate path through our Postgraduate programmes on a full-time or part-time basis subject to a satisfactory proposal.

A taste of what you could become

A set designer

A prop maker

A merchandiser

A stylist

An exhibition co-ordinator

And more...

Career Links

This Film, TV and Stage Design degree has been developed with industry in response to the increasing local, national and international demand for graduates in film and TV set design.

A key feature of the course is the location of the University of Salford, which offers you the opportunity to seek employment with local and national companies, to undertake periods of placements/work experience and benefit from visiting specialist lecturers and professionals. In addition the course will include visits to companies to engage and meet with professional TV and film designers.

The course is supported by the following companies and individuals: