University of Bolton, Deane Road, Bolton. BL3 5AB
“At the University of Bolton, we take great pride in providing a quality, supportive learning environment for our students.”
Professor George E Holmes DL | President & Vice Chancellor
“...tutors are very supportive and you’re not just a student ID number, at this university you are an individual with a name.”
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University of Bolton, why we are the right choice
Location - Bolton, Greater Manchester
Prepare for a thriving career in the television and film industries with the University of Bolton’s BA (Hons) Film and Television Production course, tailored to diverse ambitions and specialisations in Greater Manchester and the North West. This practice-based programme integrates creative, business, and technical skills essential for production and post-production. Through hands-on projects, you’ll refine storytelling abilities, explore industry processes, and engage critically with audience dynamics.
For those passionate about bringing characters to life through make-up, hair, and prosthetics, our BA (Hons) Special Make-up Effects for Film and Television equips you with sought-after skills. Benefit from excellent facilities, expert guidance, and industry insights to excel in this competitive field.
Delve into the art of Special Effects Modelmaking for Film and Television, where you’ll master model and prop-making under experienced mentors using state-of-the-art resources. Develop a portfolio that meets industry standards and prepares you for impactful roles in film and television production.
Our workshops and studios are some of the largest you will see in an education setting. They have been designed to mirror key areas in film and television. Our facilities include a casting and moulding room, a computer suite for digital concepting, sculpting studios, make-up and hair application studios and our own photography area with lighting and backdrops.
All of our courses are industry or employer-facing and designed to provide students with the contextual, practical and transferable skills essential to thrive in the professional workplace.
Our courses are hugely enriched by the input of practicing professionals who will mentor you and provide a fantastic range of materclasses, seminars and portfolio critique sessions throughour your studies.
You’ll engage with world-renowned, multi-award-winning industry leaders, gaining invaluable insights and expertise.
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The University of Bolton is ranked 1st in the Northwest for Teaching Quality and is a Top 30 Ranked Guardian University. Our industry leading tutors, and award-winning student satisfaction make us the friendly uni with a big reputation.
In the North West for Teaching Quality The Times and Sunday Times 2023
Top 30 Ranked University The Guardian 2024
For Student Satisfaction the Complete University Guide 2024
Whether you are looking for a place in Clearing for 2024, or for entry in 2025, a postgraduate or research course, you can search all our courses here.
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