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BNU based at Pinewood Studios

BNU based at Pinewood Studios

Our teaching base at Pinewood Studios helps give you the opportunity to learn the skills and knowledge you’ll need for your future, all whilst studying right in the heart of the famous creative hub. Whether you are looking to explore animation or get hands-on with hair and make-up, you could benefit from doing it all at our exciting teaching base.
BNU courses based at Pinewood Studios
Hair and Make up student work
3D Animation student work
Our base at Pinewood Studios presents an exciting opportunity for our students to learn their craft within one of the most iconic creative hubs in the world. Our tutors, who are also active in industry, promote knowledge and understanding of the standards and protocols of the professional world, and put every effort into supporting our students to thrive in their future careers.
Professor Sri-Kartini Leet Head of School - Art, Design & Performance
Professor Sri-Kartini Leet

Students studying these courses will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, equipment and technology. You’ll be able to bring your ideas to life in a fully kitted out animation and VFX lab, film, TV and media production suite and a dedicated prosthetics lab.

Our contacts within the Pinewood community means you will have opportunities for guest speakers with industry experts and visits from leading edge companies in Animation, Film, Media, TV, Hair and Makeup and Costume Design.

“I'm delighted that BNU has invested in our students’ learning experience and employment prospects by creating teaching facilities at the world-famous Pinewood Studios. Our students will be surrounded by leading professional companies across animation, VFX, visualization, film, TV and media production, therefore allowing our students to see excellent professional practice first-hand."
Dr Russel Stone Head of School of Creative and Digital Industries
A headshot of Russel Stone, smiling towards the camera.
Our location

We run a complementary shuttle bus service from our High Wycombe Campus to our BNU Teaching Base at Pinewood Studios. This is available throughout term time to all our students whose course requires them to be at Pinewood Studios. Due to Pinewood being a busy working studio, it is currently not possible for you to visit without prior arrangement with BNU and Pinewood Studios. Anyone who does turn up without authorisation will be turned away.