Film and Television Production, BA Hons at University of Greenwich

Our film and television production degree will give you an understanding of global film and television industries.

This practical film and television production degree provides an overview of the global film and television industries. You'll explore and analyse the context of contemporary production and practice. The course covers storytelling, idea development, and drama and documentary film making, as well as camera, lighting, sound and editing practices.

You will also get a sense of what it is like to work in the industry by following live briefs and working to tight deadlines. Popular career options for our film and television production graduates include studio and location camera work, editing and post-production, television and commercial work, and web animation.

What you should know about this course

•  This course will cover storytelling, drama and documentary film-making, TV studio and camera, sound and editing practices to create skilled practitioners
•  Practical degree underpinned by a research framework helps you gain an understanding of the global film and television industries
•  Acquire a range of practical skills including camera, sounds, post production and production management
•  You will gain a combination of traditional skills plus the latest professional industry techniques in post-production
•  Build a strong portfolio of high-quality, practical production work

Careers and placements

Will I have a work placement?

You will be encouraged to do a work placement alongside your other modules. It will be expected for you to be proactive in gaining valuable work experience before going out in the real world. 

While on a sandwich placement, you retain your student status and have full support from the university and your tutors as usual. Students are responsible for finding their own placements, though we will support you through the application process.

What are the financial arrangements?

Work placement could be paid or unpaid and should not interrupt with your study schedule. Credit-bearing work placements are unpaid. However, sandwich placements are usually paid full-time positions. The salary should reflect the going rate for an entry level role in the relevant industry.

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

Career options are wide-ranging. They include studio and location camera work, editing/post-production, screenwriting, producing, TV and commercial work, and multimedia design and production.

Are internships available?

Students are encouraged to gain relevant work experience if possible, including internships. Students are responsible for finding their own internships though we will support you through the application process. You can also gain an internship through the STEPS programme.

Do you provide employability services?

Employability activities take place all the time at Greenwich and students are encouraged to take part in as many opportunities as possible. 

Much of our content is geared towards being a creative professional and an independent practitioner. In your last term we run 'Creative Enterprise week' which includes talks, workshops, and industry panels with guests. 

The central Employability and Careers Service provides support for students preparing to apply for placements and graduate roles, such as CV clinics, mock interviews and employability skills workshops.

Each School also has its own Employability Officer who provides specific opportunities relevant to your own course. They work closely with professionals in the industry to ensure you are well-prepared for the workplace and have already begun to build your professional network by the time you graduate.