Film and Television Studies

Do you enjoy watching films and TV shows and want to learn about how they are produced, distributed and consumed – and how we might make sense of them? Are you looking to develop a skillset that can be applied in multiple contexts across the creative sector and beyond?
If so, the Film and Television Studies BA at Brunel may be just what you’re looking for!

This programme shares a common first year with the Film Production BA, providing you with an opportunity to study video practice alongside a range of modules that focus upon how screen media have been variously theorised. In subsequent years, you will have the flexibility to map your own route through the programme, combining practice-based modules with theory-based options.

Through a range of assessments that test your creativity, technical expertise, understanding of industry practices, and ability to communicate in a variety of forms, you will develop a range of skills that will enhance your employability and open doors into a very wide range of careers. It’s also possible to study this degree alongside an English degree.

Why Brunel?
Central to our educational mission is a commitment to ensuring that all graduates are ready for a career in the creative sector. The theme of employability is embedded in every level of our programmes and, from the moment that you join, you'll be required to think about how to construct a professional identity, to make sense of employment practices in the film and television industries, and build a CV that sets you apart in a competitive job market. And we’ll help you to negotiate the challenges of developing a distinctive creative voice in the era of AI.

Our on-campus editing suites give you access to Adobe Creative Cloud among other programmes. Checking out equipment for your course-related projects or your own creative ones is straightforward, and we encourage students to make the most of what’s on offer here. On your degree, you'll have access to a variety of high-end filmmaking equipment, including a Netflix-approved 12k camera and our green screen studio.

Studying film at Brunel offers you many opportunities beyond the classroom. Our students benefit from our partnerships with key industry bodies and external organisations (like BAFTA’s Albert and ScreenCraft Works) that support aspiring screen professionals and provide a range of extracurricular activities. Students will be eligible to spend the second semester of your second year on exchange at York University in Toronto, one of the most important centres of film production in North America. The university also offers various short-term mobility schemes for students that allow them to spend some time abroad.
Like most Brunel students, you'll have the option of doing a placement year. With the support of our award-winning Student Development team, you can secure an internship that is a good fit in terms of your professional aspirations. If that’s not for you, though, you’ll still have plenty of opportunities over the course of your studies to hone your career. For example, our single honour students are required to take Analysis of Film and Television Work Experience module in their final year which requires students to complete 70 hours of work experience. (This module is optional if you are a joint honours student).

Throughout your time with us, we encourage you to think expansively in terms of how you might apply your skill set and in which corner of the industry. We have developed close links with film and television production companies and post-production houses, charities, marketing companies, corporate video producers, and podcasting studios. In recent years, our students have completed short placements with Scott Free Productions (Napoleon), Shondaland (Bridgerton), IMG Sports, the British Red Cross, the Beck Theatre, OnSight Post Production, Baby Cow Productions, Rex Brown Studios, NextShoot, Antonia Claudie, CaviarTV, and the National Theatre.